Training Type: Comprehensive

Math Prep

BPI CEUs: 4.0

Prerequisites: None

Training Type: Specific

Intended Audience: Students intending to take an Energy Auditor course or those who are preparing to challenge the BPI Online Energy Auditor exam.

Description:

This half-day virtual course offers an in-depth look at the math skills needed for Building Analyst Professionals and Energy Auditors. Participants will learn key calculations, formulas, and techniques for evaluating building performance, energy efficiency, and diagnostics. The session emphasizes practical, real-world applications to prepare attendees for certification and professional practice.

Students should bring a basic calculator and a notepad.

 Learning Objectives:

By attending this session, participants will be able to:

  • Calculate surface area of walls, floors, windows, doors, and other 3D forms; determine area of triangles and volume of rectangular/triangular spaces
  • Use Pythagorean Theorem and compute rise height based on slope and run
  • Calculate insulation needs by density and understand R-Value, U-Value, and Total R-Value
  • Determine heat load for equipment sizing and calculate seasonal heat loss for energy/cost savings
  • Complete BTU conversions, calculate Heating Degree Days, and compute kWh usage with baseload formulas for various fuels
  • Calculate Simple Payback and Savings-to-Investment Ratio (SIR) for energy improvements
  • Apply ASHRAE 62.2-2016 ventilation requirements
  • Calculate water fixture flow rates (GPM)
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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 these sometimes- challenging installations. Included will be proper vapor/soil gas retarder installation, air sealing, worker safety, standards, and acceptable insulation application. The in-person course will be a combination of classroom and lab activities using foundation props.

Learning Objectives:

By attending this session, participants will be able to:

  • Recognize the importance of air sealing prior to insulation
  • Locate and verify access to specific work areas
  • Identify guidance and standards for acceptable installations
  • Organize equipment, tools, and materials necessary for proper installation
  • Recognize proper installation of vapor/soil gas retarder, insulation, and air sealing measures
  • Validate effectiveness of installed measures
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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 preview to in-progress visits through job completion.  We will also discuss measures of effectiveness, missed opportunities, additional work, and report writing.  This course will include a written assessment for final completion.

 Learning Objectives:

By attending this session, participants will be able to:

  • Explore the steps to receive a QCI micro-credential through a BPI test center
  • Locate policy, regulations, and standards as they apply to a scope of work
  • Identify worker compliance with safety regulations
  • Indicate protocol of a QCI in-progress evaluation
  • Interpret on site documentation accuracy
  • Define installed measures and initial assessment details
  • Reference standards in relation to installed measures
  • Determine if scope of work policy requirements have been satisfied
  • Identify techniques and procedures for successful inspections
  • Describe desktop, in-progress, monitoring, and reporting methods
  • Trace QCI responsibilities related to the work scope from beginning to end
  • Evaluate missed opportunities and scope of work omissions

PLEASE NOTE: Due to this class being part of a training series, your registration will initially be placed on a waitlist. MiTEC will reach out to confirm student’s training path to approve registration.

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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 pressure, moisture, and temperature, and the overall big picture as it relates to building science.  Further, we will cover the importance of performing diagnostic testing and understanding baseload, ventilation, weatherproofing, and mechanical measures.

Learning Objectives:

By attending this session, participants will be able to:

  • Understand possible interactions of different home elements
  • Recognize possible effects of changes made during weatherization
  • Locate and recognize the thermal and pressure boundaries
  • Describe how driving forces affect home performance
  • Illustrate the link between air leakage, energy waste, and moisture problems
  • Explain the principle behind the blower door and other diagnostic tools
  • Convey the need for ventilation and the related options and guidelines
  • Define the need for weatherproofing any created building penetrations
  • Identify the importance of combustion safety throughout the work scope
  • Outline the impact of baseloads with regard to energy-saving potential

Identify program fenestration repair and replacement perspective.

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Energy Auditor

BPI CEU’s: 32.5

Prerequisites: Virtual Math Prep and Diagnostic Tools for Auditing are recommended but not required

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 advanced five-day course provides a complete overview of the knowledge, skills, and abilities to become an Energy Auditor. Participants will learn audit theory, concepts, and procedures through classroom instruction and hands-on practice, covering the entire audit process from start to finish. Designed for those with prior knowledge, this training integrates previous learning into a comprehensive approach to performing energy audits.

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

PLEASE NOTE: Due to this class being part of a training series, your registration will initially be placed on a waitlist. MiTEC will reach out to confirm student’s training path to approve registration.

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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 with the term “worst case” draft testing and while Health & Safety (H&S) has primarily been our main concern, there are also building durability, comfort, Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and efficiency issues that we must consider. In this class we will discuss concepts and root causes of pressure issues from a more holistic perspective along with CAZ testing procedures and equipment. This class has a hands-on portion where participants will perform pressure diagnostics on a test house. For a more complete perspective, participants will then be challenged to interpret diagnostic test results, identify appropriate repairs, and discuss predictability to help ensure that the building works in all respects during and after Weatherization.

While not a prerequisite, this course is recommended before taking the Energy Auditor course.

Learning objectives:

By attending this session, participants will be able to:

  • Define the concepts behind how structural and mechanical systems interact in residential buildings
  • Learn how pressure imbalances caused by these interactions create problems with health & safety, building durability, comfort and energy efficiency
  • Review all Auditor responsibilities regarding CAZ pressure testing and operational testing of appliances under “worst case” conditions
  • Explore how a review of the CAZ pressure testing results can help drive work scope development and remediation of problems
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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 how to meet ASHRAE standards while ensuring occupant health and comfort.

Learning Objectives:

By attending this session, participants will be able to:

  • Discuss air sealing and ASHRAE interactions
  • Review 62.2 2016 requirements
  • Explore compliance options
  • Look at installation and testing
  • Reinforce the importance of client education
  • Interaction with WAweb and ASHRAE
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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 sizing, inspect materials and installation, address chimney and orphaned water heater issues.  This course will be a combination of classroom activities and hands-on exercises directed at vent sizing for all appliance categories and combustion air calculations.

 Learning Objectives:

By attending this session, participants will be able to:

  • Provide a basic visual inspection of existing vent systems
  • Follow NFPA 54 guidelines to properly size vents and vent connectors
  • Review installation concerns
  • Calculate combustion air requirements
  • Provide Code directed guidance for the resolution of problems
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Crew Leader

BPI CEU’s: 13.0

Training Type: Comprehensive, (JTA = Crew Leader or Retrofit Installer)

Intended Audience: This class is intended for those following the Crew Leader JTA

Description:

This two-day course equips participants with essential knowledge and skills for supervising shell projects in the Weatherization Assistance Program. Topics include planning and managing the scope of work, job site preparation, project implementation, and completion. The class will cover building science principles, health and safety, program requirements, and effective collaboration with weatherization professionals—providing a comprehensive approach to ensure successful and productive project outcomes.

Learning Objectives:

By attending this session, participants will be able to:

  • Recognize the requirements of persons in the role of weatherization crew leader
  • Express leadership skills for effectively managing a crew and problem solving
  • Locate and discuss all forms and documents required of a crew leader in the Michigan WAP
  • Elaborate on the actions of developing a plan to execute the scope of work
  • Indicate what is needed to prepare and maintain a job site
  • Identify the processes of implementing the scope of work
  • Plan what is required to manage the entire project
  • Describe the steps a crew leader takes in finalizing the job
  • Define the relationships with other weatherization staff
  • Illustrate the role of the crew leader in maintaining quality control
  • Associate the importance of safe work practices throughout the project
  • Calculate and anticipate the need for controlled ventilation
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NEAT/MHEA Data Entry

BPI CEUs: 13.0

Prerequisites: None

Intended Audience: JTA= Energy Auditor

Description:

This two-day course will instruct users on data entry and evaluation of energy conservation measures using Weatherization Assistant (WAweb). We will review audit forms and discuss methodology behind data entry. Class participants will individually model a sample home and create a Measures Report for evaluation.

 Please bring a computer (a tablet will not work).

Learning Objectives:

By attending this session, participants will be able to:

  • Select proper libraries in creation of an audit
  • Reinforce the importance of proper data entry
  • Input data in an appropriate manner for accurate calculation of SIR
  • Run a Measures Report with appropriate ECM’s specified
  • Ensure Itemized Measures are also documented in the report
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