Events at Farwell Training Center

BPI CEU’s: 3.25 Prerequisites:​ Weatherization 101 preferred but not required Training Type: Comprehensive, (JTA = Crew Leader or Retrofit Installer) Description: It is widely believed that there is limited potential for energy savings in mobile homes. The reality is that there are energy savings opportunities that often get overlooked. This class will cover the unique characteristics […]

BPI CEU’s: 3.25 Recommended Prerequisites: Successful completion of the following comprehensive Installer courses: Advanced Air Sealing Dense Pack Insulation Foundation Insulation OR Currently working as an installer with requisite experience (2 years) Additional knowledge recommended but not required: Mobile Home Weatherization Zone Pressure Diagnostics Combustion Appliance Zone (CAZ) ASHRAE 62.2 2016 Blower Door Knowledge Training Type: Comprehensive, (JTA […]

BPI CEU’s: 6.50 Prerequisites: None Training Type: Comprehensive, (JTA = Energy Auditor) Intended Audience: This class is intended for those in the Energy Auditor JTA Description: This two-day class is intended to provide Auditors with the knowledge base to properly identify the type and function of heating systems found in Weatherization homes. Participants will be exposed to different […]

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 […]

BPI CEU’s: 3.25 Prerequisites: Weatherization 101 preferred but not required Training Type: Comprehensive (JTA = Retrofit Installer, Crew Leader) Description: Air Sealing is a rigorous, one day, course emphasizing the importance of effective air sealing within the Weatherization Assistance Program. Focusing on known techniques and theory we will discuss and implement how to detect air sealing opportunities and […]

BPI CEU’s: 3.25 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 Insulation is an in-depth, one-day course intended to cover the principles and theory behind dense pack sidewall insulation. This class will examine proper equipment set […]

BPI CEU’s: 3.25 Prerequisites: None Training Type: Comprehensive, (JTA = Crew Leader or Retrofit Installer) Description: This is an in-depth one-day class that covers techniques and best practices for insulating foundations in the Weatherization Assistance Program. We will cover characteristics of foundations and how best to approach these sometimes-challenging installations. Included will be proper vapor barrier/soil gas […]

BPI CEU’s: 3.25 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 class is intended to provide participants with a better understanding of building operational characteristics and show how zone pressure diagnostics (ZPD) […]

BPI CEU’s: 1.63 Prerequisites:​ Successful completion of a Weatherization Energy Auditor course 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 recommended but not required: Mechanical Systems for Auditors Combustion Appliance Zone (CAZ) Pressure Infrared thermography training Training […]