Phius Certified Trades Professional Training | ONLINE Feb 11-Mar 10 IN-Person March 11-13, 2025 | Appalachian State University
Become a Phius Certified Trades Professional! The Appalachian Energy Center is proud to partner with Phius to offer a new standard of trades professional training in Hickory, NC.
Phius Trades Training offers construction professionals an opportunity to enhance their skillset by learning the fundamentals of passive building and how to implement passive designs in Phius projects. The course is designed for those with foundational carpentry skills who are interested in advanced training focused on building science and related construction techniques.
Phius Certified Trades Professionals will be educated in the complete delivery series, from “why” and basic building science through to project completion.
Phius Trades Training includes self-paced, in-person and live virtual content:
- Self-Paced Content: Introductory learning modules lay the
foundation for the material in the in-person class. - In-Person Class: Three days of in-person instruction makes
up the majority of the course material
(Note: The in-person training content varies based on
specialization.) - Live Virtual: Four additional modules are delivered during
live virtual class sessions
Enclosure Specialist
- The building science behind water, vapor, air, and thermal control layers
- Why certain materials work together better than others, and how to properly select
appropriate materials for the application - How different materials work together to create a high performing enclosure system
Phius Trades Training
Application and Registration
This program is well-suited to individuals with foundational carpentry skills who are interested in advanced training focused on building science and related construction techniques. Applicants should be proficient in the use of both power and hand tools, and have experience in framing and sheathing. Use the registration link above to access Phius’ online registration system.