Issuer
Assiniboine College
continuingstudies@assiniboine.net
Assiniboine College has been providing exceptional learning experiences for 60 years. For staff and students alike, Assiniboine offers unparalleled learning environments and responds well to the demands and requirements of the Manitoba labour market. Here, instructors follow the philosophy of ‘learn by doing,’ combining theory with hands-on learning inside classrooms, labs, kitchens, shops, fields and the college’s Sustainable Greenhouse. We are an accredited college with the Province of Manitoba.
We offer more than 70 unique certificate, diploma and advanced credential programs across a variety of disciplines including culinary arts and hospitality, business, agriculture and environment, health and human services, trades and technology. We also deliver apprenticeship programming in a range of skilled trade disciplines.
Our Victoria Avenue East campus (Centre for Adult Learning - Brandon) and North Hill campus (Len Evans Centre for Trades and Technology, Manitoba Institute of Culinary Arts, and the Sustainable Greenhouse) are located in Brandon. Our Parkland campus, which also includes a Centre for Adult Learning, is located in Dauphin, Manitoba. At our Winnipeg campus, we deliver our Practical Nursing program and continuing studies courses. Assiniboine College continues to partner with dozens of communities and organizations across the province to deliver place-based education and training every year.
Criteria
To earn this badge, learners must: ✅ Successfully complete the Sustainable Building Basics course ✅ Engage with an industry expert instructor throughout the course ✅ Pass module-specific knowledge assessments and a final comprehensive test
Learners must demonstrate understanding of the following modules:
Module 1: Introduction to Sustainability in Construction - Define sustainability and its relevance in the built environment across sectors - Understand the construction sector’s role in environmental and climate issues
Module 2: Overview of Green Building Certifications - Identify major certification systems (e.g., LEED, Passive House, Zero Carbon Building Standard) - Evaluate their purpose and applicability in different building scenarios
Module 3: Principles of Energy Efficiency in Buildings - Identify strategies for improving building performance in new builds and retrofits - Understand the role of systems, materials, and design in energy use
Module 4: Greenhouses – An Overlooked Ally in Canada’s Net-Zero Carbon Transition - Explain how greenhouses contribute to sustainable agriculture and climate resilience - Examine construction considerations for energy-efficient and low-carbon greenhouse systems
Module 5: Regional Approaches to Green Building in Canada - Analyze provincial and territorial case studies reflecting diverse policy and climate contexts - Understand how local innovations support national climate goals
Assessment includes: - 5 module-specific knowledge tests - 1 final comprehensive test covering all modules
