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.

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 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

Prerequisites: EOHLC EA Week 2 This training will consist of a review of previous sessions, practice of diagnostic testing and additional DOE WAP Program requirements (Priority List Training & Intro to NEAT). Upon completion and passing of all tests the students will receive their Massachusetts EOHLC/DOE WAP Certification. The only other requirements needed will be the following safety trainings: LEAD RRP, OSHA-10 & OSHA Confined Space.

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

In this training an individual will actively learn the basics of pressure and its effect on home performance. Blower door and pressure diagnostics will be demonstrated on a portable and full-scale model house. This introductory session is appropriate for those who have either a technical or non-technical background. Customized pricing available for groups of 4+

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

Leadership for Business Owners Build a clear leadership philosophy, set painfully clear expectations, and create the psychological safety that drives accountability. ✦ Outside/In messaging that boosts influence ✦ “CEO of Your Own Job” & servant leadership ✦ 360° expectations & success templates ✦ Open-ended questioning that builds ownership ✦ Running accountable, empathetic 1-on-1s