4 Day Course in Building Thermal performance Assessment (Residential)
Our trainers teach the use of the BERS Pro software within the Course in Building Thermal Performance Assessment (Residential). This course was developed by the former AGO, now within the Department of Environment Water Heritage and the Arts. It has been accredited in NSW.
The course is made up of two days of theory and professional practice and two days of learning to use the BERS Pro software. The theory course was condensed from the 65 hour Energy Efficient Building Design Course developed for use in TAFEs throughout Australia by Dr Holger Willrath of Solar Logic. The theory course provides the basis for understanding many of the complexities dealt with by the BERS Pro software.
The training course is accredited and delivered under the umbrella of an RTO.
Training in BERS Pro software is organised and provided by SmartRate in partnership with Solar Logic P/L.
Course Dates
BRISBANE Monday 9th May - Thursday 12th May 2011
Monday 20th June - Thursday 23rd June 2011
Monday 25th July - Thursday 28th July 2011
Monday 15th August - Thursday 18th August 2011
Monday 12th September - Thursday 15th September 2011
SYDNEY Monday 18th July - Thursday 21st July 2011
Monday 12th September - Thursday 15th September 2011
MELBOURNE Monday 23rd May - Thursday 26th May 2011
Monday 25th July - Thursday 28th July 2011
Monday 19th September - Thursday 22nd September 2011
CANBERRA
HOBART/LAUNCESTON
TOWNSVILLE
CAIRNS
ADELAIDE Monday 6th June - Thursday 9th June 2011
Monday 8th August - Thursday 11th August 2011
PERTH Monday 23rd May - Thursday 26th May 2011
Monday 4th July - Thursday 7th July 2011
Monday 26th September - Thursday 29th September 2011
NB. The above dates are proposed and may change due to insufficient registrations - refer Terms & Conditions.
Assessment
Assessments are conducted during the 4 days of training.
- Theory is assessed with multiple choice questions.
- Software competency is assessed by successfully modeling and rating a number of houses.
Course Fees
Full course - $1760 (Incl GST)
BERS Pro software only - $950 (Incl GST)
Theory only - $810 (Incl GST)
Payment can be made by EFT or cheque. Credit card is acceptable. (There is a 2% surcharge)
Prerequisites
The following prerequisites apply. The trainee must be able to:
- Read and interpret house plans and specifications
- Understand how buildings are constructed
- Be competent at using a computer
- Use Windows Internet Explorer
- Download updates from a web site
- Use Windows Explorer to view directories and locate files
- Be able to replace files with newer versions
To register for a 4 day course go to http://www.solarlogic.com.au/bers-pro/purchase-training-form
Please read our Terms & Conditions
1 Day Advanced Course
This course covers advanced topics that have not been covered to any great detail in the 4 day course. It has also been designed for BERS Pro users who completed the initial training course some time ago who may not have use the software regularly or who wish to bruch up on the basic skills required to use the program correctly.
The BERS Pro training course was first introduced in September 2006. Since then the software has evolved and has been updated on a number of occasions as new improvements and features have been added.
The techniques used to model houses and run simulations have changed as a result of these software upgrades and changes in regulatory requirements.
Topics covered include
- Importing and scaling of background images
- Updating of zoning rules
- Review of modeling techniques for skylights, clerestory windows, composite wall construction, shadowing from adjacent buildings and elements, and how to use the correct wind shield classification for your project
- Review of BERS Pro tools and how to use them
- Modeling of Class 2 & 4 buildings
- Use of eave overhangs for upper floor projections
- Use of wing walls and vertical fins
- Modeling complex 2 or 3 storey houses
- How to model ground under a suspended floor
- How to model part suspended floor, part slab on ground, part raked ceilings
- How to model a curved roof
- Students are invited to bring in a project they wish to share and review with the class
A Statement of Attendance will be provided as a record of your attendance.
Course Dates
BRISBANE
SYDNEY
PERTH
Course Fee
Full course $450 (Incl GST)
To register for the 1 day Advanced course go to http://www.solarlogic.com.au/bers-pro/purchase-training-form
Please read our Terms & Conditions
1 Day Refresher Course
Course Outline
This course covers advanced topics that have not been covered to any great detail in the 4 day course. It has also been designed for BERS Pro users who completed the initial training course some time ago, who may not have used the software regularly or who wish to brush up on the basic skills required to use the program correctly.
The BERS Pro training course was first introduced in September 2006. Since then the software has evolved and has been updated on a number of occasions as new improvements and features have been added.
The techniques used to model houses and run simulations have changed as a result of these software upgrades and changes in regulatory requirements.
Please note that this course does not cover any of the new features introduced in BERS Pro Plus.
Topics covered include
- Importing and scaling of background images
- Updating of zoning rules
-
Review of modeling techniques for skylights, clerestory windows, composite wall construction, shadowing from adjacent buildings and elements, and how to use the correct wind shield classification for your project
-
Review of BERS Pro tools & how to use them
-
Modeling of Class 2 & 4 buildings
-
Use of eave overhangs for upper floor projections
-
Use of wing walls & vertical fins.
- Modeling complex 2 or 3 storey houses
-
How to model ground under a suspended floor
-
How to model part suspended floor, part slab on ground, part raked ceilings
-
How to model a curved roof
-
Students are invited to bring in a project they wish to share and review with the class.
A Statement of Attendance will be provided as a record of your attendance.
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Course Fee $450 including GST.
Prerequisites
The trainee must have completed Course 1.