Quality Control Inspector (QCI)
BPI CEU’s: 6.5 Prerequisites: It is recommended for certified Energy Auditors and Quality Control Inspectors Training Type: Comprehensive (JTA = Quality Control Inspector) Description: This one-day course will provide essential best practices for becoming an effective and certified Quality Control Inspector. We will outline techniques for evaluating the work scope completely and accurately from desktop […]
Building Science Principles
BPI CEUs: 6.5 Prerequisites: None Intended Audience: Those new to residential energy efficiency or those looking to gain knowledge for the BPI BSP certificate. Training Type: Specific Description: This course will outline the importance of building science principles and home performance, including occupant health, safety, comfort, durability of materials, and indoor air quality. This introductory class […]
ASHRAE 62.2-2016
BPI CEU’s: 6.5 Prerequisites: None Training Type: Comprehensive, (JTA = Energy Auditor, Quality Control Inspector) Description: This one-day course explains ASHRAE 62.2-2016 and its importance in maintaining healthy indoor air quality after Weatherization. The class covers compliance requirements, ventilation options, equipment selection, installation, controls, testing, client education, and data input for ASHRAE calculators. Participants will learn […]
Zone Pressure Diagnostics (ZPD)
BPI CEU’s: 6.5 Prerequisites: None Training Type: Comprehensive, (JTA = Energy Auditor) Intended Audience: While this class is intended for Energy Auditors and Quality Control Inspectors, it is also foundational for Crew Leaders Description: This one-day course introduces zone pressure diagnostics (ZPD) as a practical tool for evaluating building performance. Participants will learn how ZPD helps identify […]
Weatherization 101
BPI CEU’s: 6.5 Prerequisites: None Training Type: Comprehensive, (JTA = Retrofit Installer, Crew Leader) Description: This one-day course will cover principles and theories of building science, as well as basic techniques and strategies used in weatherization. Training will focus on the house as a system concept and discuss how the measures we install affect the home’s […]
CAZ Pressure Diagnostics
BPI CEU’s: 6.5 Prerequisites: None Training Type: Comprehensive, (JTA = Energy Auditor) Intended Audience: This class is intended for those in the Energy Auditor JTA but will also benefit Crew Leaders. Description: This one-day class is designed for Auditors and Technicians who are responsible for performing CAZ pressure diagnostics and affecting repairs. We have long been familiar […]
Venting & Combustion Air
BPI CEU’s: 6.5 Prerequisites: None Training Type: Comprehensive, (JTA = Energy Auditor, Quality Control Inspector) Intended Audience: The intended audience for this class are those in the EA or QCI JTA Description: This one-day course will prepare students how to ensure combustion appliance vent systems meet code for safe, reliable operation. Participants will learn NFPA-54 vent […]
SWS Training/Field Guide
BPI CEU’s: 4.0 Prerequisites: None Training Type: Specific Intended Audience: This class is intended for both RIT/CL and EA/QCI. Description: This-half day course is focused on navigating our Michigan Weatherization Field Guide (MFG) and the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) Standard Work Specifications (SWS). Students will learn about the minimum acceptable outcomes for home energy […]
Air Sealing
BPI CEU’s: 6.5 Prerequisites: Weatherization 101 preferred but not required Training Type: Comprehensive (JTA = Retrofit Installer, Crew Leader) Description: Air Sealing is a one-day course emphasizing the importance of effective air sealing within the Weatherization Assistance Program. Focusing on effective techniques we will discuss and implement how to detect air sealing opportunities, common leakage sites, determine […]
Auditing for Michigan
This two-day course trains participants to conduct residential weatherization audits in Michigan in alignment with the state and federal standards. Participants will learn best practices for pre-visit preparation, client engagement, in-home evaluation, Health & Safety assessments, and diagnostic testing. The course emphasizes accurate data collection and documentation using the Uniform Data Collection Tool and other […]