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The course will provide experienced weatherization workers with knowledge and skills to advance in their careers, and to prepare them for the BPI Energy Auditor Exam. This course is designed for someone who has extensive field experience and is looking to further their Energy Auditor credentials. Topics covered in this course includes: - House as a System - Energy Movement - Calculating Envelope Energy Loss The curriculum for this course is aligned with the NREL Job Task Analyses (JTAs).  This training session is primarily in class with additional technical training in advanced blower door diagnostics, a review of current installation methodologies and combustion safety instruction. This course is aligned with the NREL Job Task Analysis for Energy Auditor. Experience Level: Intermediate (time in field requirements apply) BPI CEUs: 17 Prerequisites: BPI Prerequisites, BPI Approval Letter, GJA Math Pretest.

The IREC Certified Weatherization Crew Lead will provide the groundwork for weatherization workers interested in understanding and advancing their careers. Topics covered in this course include: - Role of the Crew Leader - Safe Work Practices - Maintaining Quality Control - Advanced Blower Door Diagnostics - Combustion Safety Instruction This training session is held in the classroom with additional technical training in the lab space. Students will be required to pass a final exam on the last day of training to receive a certificate. Length: 4 Days Experience Level: Advanced Class limit: 8 Price: $1,750/pp

Prerequisites: BA-T Certification In this course you’ll complete Building Analyst training by learning how to manage the information you collected from the site visit to develop a comprehensive Energy Audit Report with a list of prioritized home performance recommendations. This includes compiling and analyzing all the appropriate building components and system efficiencies in an energy savings model. Price includes book and exam.

This OSHA Confined Spaces training is a comprehensive safety program designed for weatherization workers interested in understanding and expanding their knowledge of the new OSHA standard for Confined Spaces (29 CFR 1926 Subpart AA)-any space that meets the following three criteria: is large enough for a worker to enter it; has limited means of entry or exit; and is not designed for continuous occupancy. Specifically devised for safety directors, foremen, and field supervisors; the program provides complete information on OSHA compliance issues. BPI (2.5 CEUs)

Prerequisites: BA-T Certification In this course you’ll complete Building Analyst training by learning how to manage the information you collected from the site visit to develop a comprehensive Energy Audit Report with a list of prioritized home performance recommendations. This includes compiling and analyzing all the appropriate building components and system efficiencies in an energy savings model. Price includes book and exam.

In this class, you will learn how to complete an energy audit on a mobile home and see how installers complete their work.

As the first step toward earning your BA-T and BA-P, BSP provides a foundation in Building Science. You’ll learn how applying science to residential building practices has transformed how we build to improve occupant health, building structural integrity, comfort, and saving energy. You’ll learn how the many components of a home interact as we explore how the building is affected by heat transfer, air flow, and moisture transport. Price includes book and exam.

The IREC Certified Weatherization Crew Lead will provide the groundwork for weatherization workers interested in understanding and advancing their careers. Topics covered in this course include: - Role of the Crew Leader - Safe Work Practices - Maintaining Quality Control - Advanced Blower Door Diagnostics - Combustion Safety Instruction This training session is held in the classroom with additional technical training in the lab space. Students will be required to pass a final exam on the last day of training to receive a certificate. Length: 4 Days Experience Level: Advanced Class limit: 8 Price: $1,750/pp

This is a 7-hour session taught in 1 day and provides an overview of the EPA Rules as they affect the DOE Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). Students will be required to complete an in-class exercise and pass a quiz to receive a certificate of completion. Experience Level: All BPI CEUs: 2

This class is an introduction and would be considered mandatory for those staff that will be working exclusively in the field reviewing and inspecting heating systems for the DOE WAP or HWAP Programs. The class would also be beneficial for any office staff to get a better understanding of the operation of heating systems, system parts and how to test and inspect.

In this course, you’ll apply your knowledge of building science principles to conduct comprehensive energy audits of single-family homes. Training includes data collection, combustion safety, HVAC systems, blower door diagnostics, indoor air quality and baseload assessment. This certificate satisfies most utility-funded weatherization programs.​ Price includes book & exam