BPI CEU’s: 3.25
Prerequisites: None
Training Type: Comprehensive, (JTA = Energy Auditor)
Intended Audience: The intended audience for this class are those in the Energy Auditor JTA
Description:
For proper and predictable operation, the importance of having a combustion appliance vent system that is “at least” code cannot be understated. This one-day class is intended to provide guidance in navigating the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA-54) vent sizing tables and the rules associated with using them. Discussed will be aspects of visual inspection of vent systems for determination of proper venting material and size along with installation concerns. Chimneys and “orphaned” water heaters will be part of this discussion. Class exercises will test your skills in properly sizing vents and vent connectors for Category 1 combustion appliances.
The proper amount of combustion air in the combustion appliance zone (CAZ) is critical to the safe operation and proper venting of combustion appliances. Necessarily, this class will include a review of combustion air requirements and NFPA-approved resolutions to address deficiencies. Also discussed will be engineered combustion air devices. Class exercises will test your skills in 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 resolution of problems
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 = Crew Leader or Retrofit Installer)
Intended Audience: This class is intended for those following the Crew Leader JTA
Description:
This 2-day class is intended to provide participants with the required knowledge regarding regulations, methods, processes, and the abilities required for individuals supervising shell projects in the DOE National Weatherization Program. We will cover planning the scope of work, preparation and maintenance of the job site, implementation of the scope of work, managing the project, and finalizing the job. We will also review and discuss the theory and concepts behind building science, the importance of health and safety, and programmatic requirements. Included will be discussions on the relationships between the crew leader and other weatherization professionals. And lastly, how to put everything covered in this course together to ensure a successful, productive, profitable and comprehensive job completion.
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
This two-day class will review the required information that needs to be entered into the database for running a measures report on the home. To assist in data entry, we will review and create User Defined Measures, NEAT Insulation Types, and some Library Measures pricing. Itemized Costs, Incidental Repairs, and Mandatory Measures will be discussed before engaging in tab-by-tab data entry in the actual audit. Participants should bring a laptop or other appropriate device with Wx Assistant pre-loaded and a copy of their current database.
BPI CEUs: 26.0
Prerequisites: QCI Certification
Training Type: Comprehensive, (JTA = Quality Control Inspector)
Description:
This 4-day Introductory course is for weatherization professionals who hold a current a State of Michigan recognized Energy Auditor certification or HEP Quality Control Inspector (QCI) certification and meet the DOE Weatherization Assistance Program requirements under WPN 22-4 for those wishing to perform QC Inspections on buildings of five units or larger. This course covers the NREL Job Task Analysis (JTA) for both the Multifamily Energy Auditor and Multifamily QC Inspector and after the successful completion of the written final assessment, the attendee is awarded a Certificate of Completion.
Learning objectives:
- Introduction to Multifamily EA & QCI
- DOE and State Multifamily Requirements
- Multifamily Housing for Energy Auditors
- Engineering, Specifications, RFP, & Managing Subs
- Multifamily Blower Door Testing.
- Air leakage, Air sealing & Insulation Issues
- Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality
- Base Load
- Domestic Hot Water Systems
- Heating Systems
- Hydronic Distribution Systems
- Health & Safety
- JTA Duties and Tasks (A)-Reviewing Project Documents
- JTA Duties and Tasks (B)-Developing Quality Control Plan
- JTA Duties and Tasks (C)- Conducting Pre-Installation Site Visits
- JTA Duties and Tasks (D)-Conducting Site Visits
- JTA Duties and Tasks (D)-Conducting Site Visits
- JTA Duties and Tasks (E), Reporting QCI Observations and Findings
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 of mobile home construction, find the necessary guidance to perform weatherization measures properly and define the techniques and strategies for successful mobile home weatherization. This all-day session will consist of a classroom presentation and a hands-on review of mobile home props.
Learning objectives:
By attending this session, participants will be able to:
- Recall aspects of mobile home construction and components
- Recognize mobile home specific tools and requirements
- Identify mobile home specific health and safety concerns
- Review air sealing techniques specific to mobile homes
- Address duct system sealing, repairs, and diagnostics
- Determine appropriate mobile home retrofit insulation techniques and options
- Exercise general mobile home best practices
BPI CEU’s: 6.5
Prerequisites: Weatherization 101 preferred but not required
Training Type: Comprehensive, (JTA = Crew Leader or Retrofit Installer)
Description:
This one-day course provides an in-depth look at the unique characteristics of mobile home construction and offers practical guidance on installing energy-saving measures. Participants will learn the proper techniques for installing weatherization measures and explore proven strategies for successful mobile home weatherization. This course will be a combination of classroom and lab activities using mobile home props.
Learning Objectives:
By attending this session, participants will be able to:
- Observe aspects of mobile home construction and components
- Recognize mobile home specific tools and requirements
- Identify mobile home specific health and safety concerns
- Review air sealing techniques specific to mobile homes
- Address duct system sealing, repairs, and diagnostics
- Determine appropriate mobile home retrofit insulation techniques and options
- Exercise general mobile home best practices
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
