BPI CEU’s: 8.00
Prerequisites:
- Successful completion of Weatherization Installer or Crew Leader courses or equivalent OR
- Currently hold a Building Analyst / Energy Auditor certification or have been working as an energy auditor OR
- Have requisite experience in the energy conservation field
Additional knowledge recommended but not required:
- Combustion Appliance Zone (CAZ) Pressure Diagnostics (1 day)
- Mechanical Systems Inspection for Auditors (MSIA – 2 days)
- ASHRAE 62.2-2016 (1 day)
- NEAT/MHEA Setup and Maintenance (1 day)
- NEAT/MHEA Data Entry (1 day)
- Zone Pressure Diagnostics (ZPD) (1 day)
Intended Audience: This class is intended for those in the Energy Auditor JTA and who have prior experience in weatherization
Training Type: Comprehensive, (JTA = Energy Auditor)
Description:
This five-day class is intended to provide participants with the knowledge of the steps involved in the process of becoming an Energy Auditor in the DOE National Weatherization Program. In the classroom, we will discuss theory, concepts, inspection and the audit process from beginning to end interspersed with classroom activities to reinforce those concepts and inspection procedures. For hands-on, we will perform tasks associated with performing a complete energy audit. Participants are expected to have a knowledge base in place which will allow a viable transition from knowing to implementation. The goal of this class is to take information learned in other classes and in the field and “put it all together” into a comprehensive audit process. There are recommended prerequisites before taking this class.
Learning objectives:
By attending this session, participants will be able to:
- Recognize the requirements needed to function as an Energy Auditor in the DOE Weatherization Program
- Locate and discuss all forms and documents required as part of the audit process
- Organize class information and previous knowledge base into a comprehensive field audit process
- Demonstrate Auditor skills and inspection processes in the field per Michigan and BPI HEP EA standards
- Formulate a viable work scope for a home
- Validate work scope recommendations