This section reviews the following core competencies

5. Building Envelope (New and Existing Homes)

• 5.1 Describe building envelope barrier systems (air barrier, vapour barrier, moisture barrier, weather/wind barrier, thermal barrier).
• 5.2 Describe windows, skylights and doors.

6. Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (New and Existing Homes)

• 6.1 Recognize and define common terminology.
• 6.2 Describe mechanical heating, cooling and ventilation systems.
• 6.3 Describe the operation of heating systems.
• 6.4 Describe the operation of ventilation systems.
• 6.5 Describe the operation of cooling systems.
• 6.6 Describe district energy systems.
• 6.7 Describe renewable energy systems and their properties.

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