eToolLCD Advanced Training

eToolLCD Advanced Training

By eTool Global

Date and time

Thu, 25 Jun 2015 9:00 AM - Fri, 26 Jun 2015 1:30 PM AWST

Location

eTool

40 Pier St #44 Perth, WA 6000 Australia

Refund Policy

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Description

We offer three types of LCA training courses to best suit your needs and desired level of knowledge.
  1. eToolLCD Introductory (Free for Freelancer, Consultant or Specialist)*
  2. eToolLCD Advanced (Free for Consultant or Specialist)*
  3. eToolLCD Specialist (Free for Specialist Only)*
* Note that subscribers must maintain their subscription for a minimum of three months to be eligible for free training.

Course Overview
This course, which takes place over two half days, is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology as well as a basic understanding of how to conduct a whole building life cycle assessment using the eToolLCD software. You will be guided through your own practice project through to “certification” level to ensure a full understanding of the concepts and software. Upon completion of eToolLCD Advanced LCA training, you will have first hand experience conducting an LCA as well as an overall understanding of life cycle assessment of the built form. Ongoing support will be provided through your next project as required, at mutually agreeable times, to get your project to “certification” level. Upon completion of this second “certified” project, you will be awarded an “eToolLCD Consultant” accreditation.

Cost: Free with Consultant or Specialist subscription.
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Prerequisites: None
Location: Perth, Western Australia & Webinar format
Time: 9.00am-1.00pm AWST (Perth-time) both days
Your trainer: Richard Haynes

Rich Jan 13Richard is co-founder of eTool and is a resource engineer with over 12 years experience in operations, project management, consulting and software design. He has been the driving force behind eToolLCD’s software development and is an expert in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for the built environment. Richard has also presented on embodied energy and zero carbon buildings in relation to LCA at multiple conferences and events.

8 GBCA CPD Points are available upon completion of this training.


Content

Day 1: Introduction to LCA and eToolLCD

Open to: Freelancer, Consultant and Specialist subscribers
  • Aims of eToolLCD Software, eTool History
  • LCA Basics
  • eToolLCD Software Basics
    • Project
    • Buildings (with explanation of design life algorithm)
    • Templates
  • Overview of Advanced eToolLCD Features
  • Cloning a Design for Improvements or Scenarios
  • Recording Improvement Strategies
  • LCA Reporting
  • Submitting for Certification

Day 2: Advanced Concepts and eToolLCD Use

Open to: Consultant and Specialist subscribers

  • Low Carbon Design Principles and Demonstrations
    • Building Design Life and effect on Embodied Impacts
    • Low Carbon Materials (and the thermal mass trade off)
    • Assembly, Transport and Travel Impacts
    • Recurring Impacts (maintenance)
    • Operational Energy Efficiency
    • Water
    • Renewable Energy
  • Advanced Features Training
    • Sharing Designs and Templates
    • Nested Templates
    • eTool Expressions Wizard
    • Custom Grids, Equipment and Materials

If you are already or are interested in becoming a 'Specialist' subscriber, please get in touch for the third day of training.


Day 3: Advanced Concepts and eToolLCD Use

Open to: Specialist subscribers only

  • Validating Templates
  • Full Report Suite Training
  • Example LCAs (Residence, Office, Infrastructure)
  • Life Cycle Cost (LCD) Modelling in eToolLCD
  • Target Setting Models for Early Stage Design Brief Feedback

Organised by

eTool Global

eTool offers consultation and software services to optimise building design using life cycle assessment methodology.

More about us at: www.etoolglobal.com

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