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 […]
Dense Pack Wall Insulation
BPI CEU’s: 6.5 Prerequisites: None Training Type: Comprehensive, (JTA = Retrofit Installer, Crew Leader) Intended Audience: This class is intended for those in the Retrofit Installer and Crew Leader JTAs. Description: Dense Pack Wall Insulation is an in-depth, one-day course intended to cover the principles behind dense pack wall insulation. This class will examine proper equipment set […]
Foundation Insulation
BPI CEU’s: 6.5 Prerequisites: None Training Type: Comprehensive, (JTA = Crew Leader or Retrofit Installer) Description: This one-day course will cover techniques and best practices for insulating foundations in the Weatherization Assistance Program following the Michigan Field Guide (MFG) and Standard Work Specifications (SWS). We will cover the characteristics of foundations and how best to approach […]
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 […]
Mechanical Systems Inspections for Auditors (MSIA)
BPI CEU’s: 6.5 […]
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 […]
Dense Pack Wall Insulation
BPI CEU’s: 6.5 Prerequisites: None Training Type: Comprehensive, (JTA = Retrofit Installer, Crew Leader) Intended Audience: This class is intended for those in the Retrofit Installer and Crew Leader JTAs. Description: Dense Pack Wall Insulation is an in-depth, one-day course intended to cover the principles behind dense pack wall insulation. This class will examine proper equipment set […]
Foundation Insulation
BPI CEU’s: 6.5 Prerequisites: None Training Type: Comprehensive, (JTA = Crew Leader or Retrofit Installer) Description: This one-day course will cover techniques and best practices for insulating foundations in the Weatherization Assistance Program following the Michigan Field Guide (MFG) and Standard Work Specifications (SWS). We will cover the characteristics of foundations and how best to approach […]
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 […]
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 […]