Home Weatherization and Retrofit Installer course provides the groundwork for entry into the weatherization field and provides additional knowledge to existing weatherization. Topics covered include: • Introduction to weatherization • Air and duct sealing • Use of spray foam • Dense Packing The instructor will evaluate students during this course through observation, hands-on lab exercises, and classroom participation. This course is aligned with the NREL Job Task Analysis for Retrofit Installer Technician Experience Level: Entry Level to Advanced BPI CEUs: 17

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)

Home Weatherization and Retrofit Installer course provides the groundwork for entry into the weatherization field and provides additional knowledge to existing weatherization. Topics covered include: • Introduction to weatherization • Air and duct sealing • Use of spray foam • Dense Packing The instructor will evaluate students during this course through observation, hands-on lab exercises, and classroom participation. This course is aligned with the NREL Job Task Analysis for Retrofit Installer Technician Experience Level: Entry Level to Advanced BPI CEUs: 17

This training will provide the necessary skills to perform blower door diagnostics and how to apply them to establish a target blower door reduction for contractors. Students will learn what data to collect at home, how to appropriately track the target blower door information and how to effectively communicate the targets to contractors performing the weatherization work. This training will also cover how to use the target blower door for quality control inspections and what to do if target blower door reductions are not met.

Prerequisites: BSP Certification This five (5) day training is a continuation of Building Science Principles, giving students the fundamentals to complete a complete home assessment. This class is designed for those individuals that will be working in the Low-Income Network primarily under the DOE WAP Program and those who may start out in the Utility Programs with plans to move to DOE WAP.

May Weatherization Careers Info Session

Energy Modeling Certification

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.

BPI Healthy Homes Principles is a practical course that explains how homes function as systems—and how to improve health, safety, comfort, and durability. You’ll learn the fundamentals of pest control, indoor air quality, moisture control, ventilation, airflow, and combustion safety, plus how common building conditions affect occupants. The course focuses on real-world best practices for identifying risks, communicating findings, and prioritizing effective improvements. Ideal for weatherization crews, energy auditors, contractors, and housing professionals supporting healthier homes. Price includes textbook and written exam.

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 training will provide the necessary skills to perform blower door diagnostics and how to apply them to establish a target blower door reduction for contractors. Students will learn what data to collect at home, how to appropriately track the target blower door information and how to effectively communicate the targets to contractors performing the weatherization work. This training will also cover how to use the target blower door for quality control inspections and what to do if target blower door reductions are not met.

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.