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Thursday, September 3, 2009
Event Title: Clean and Tune Procedures
Where: NYSWDA Training Center - East Syracuse
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST
Clean and Tune Procedures

This training is for:
Weatherization Directors, Auditors, Heating Techs, Heating Subcontractors.

Course Description:
Agencies working on 1 - 4 family dwellings will now have a method of ensuring technicians performing WAP heating services have DHCR and DOE specifications on what constitutes a proper heating system clean and tune. Agencies may find the information useful in writing bid proposals, and for inspection of completed work. Heating Subcontractors are urged to attend. This course is useful as a first step into performing heating system clean and tunes in-house.

Agenda:
Morning session - classroom presentation
Afternoon session - consists of hands-on lab training on an oil boiler and natural gas forced hot air furnace

Prerequisites: None

Class Size
: 8

BPI CEU: 3

Instructors: Adam Harris - NYSWDA

Course Fees:
$50/person (members), $100/person (affiliate members), $200/person (non-members)



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Tuesday, September 8, 2009
(3 8 9 10 11 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 29 30)
Event Title: 1 - Day Lead Safe Weatherization Training
Where: Wayne County Action Program, Inc. - Sodus
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST
Lead Safe Weatherization

This training is for:
All new Weatherization staff, field crews and sub-contractors.

Course Description:
Whenever we work on houses that were built before 1978 there is a good chance that there could be lead based paint on the inside and outside. Disturbing this paint could harm us and the families we work with. This NYSWDA Lead Safe Weatherization Training satisfies the DHCR requirement that all Weatherization staff working in houses built before 1978 receive training on safe work practices to reduce exposure to lead dust. NYSWDA uses the DOE curriculum which also satisfies the DOE and OSHA requirements for employees working around lead paint. This training is also required for your sub-contractors' employees who work on weatherization units.
The following link takes you to DOE Program Notice WPN 02-6 that establishes DHCR's lead policy and the DHCR memo:

DOE Program Notice WPN 02-6

DHCR Lead Safe Weatherization Memorandum

Agenda:
  • Background and updates on lead issues related to the WAP network
  • Lead, A Historical Overview
  • Health Effects of Lead
  • Lead-Based Paint Regulations
  • Equipment for Lead Safe Weatherization
  • Lead Safe Weatherization - Best Practices


Prerequisites: None

Class Size
: 20

BPI CEU: 6

Instructor: Matt Redmond - NYSWDA

Course Fees:
$50/person (members), $100/person (affiliate members), $200/person (non-members)



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Wednesday, September 9, 2009
(3 8 9 10 11 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 29 30)
Event Title: Heating Systems and Chimney Fundamentals
Where: NYSWDA Training Center - East Syracuse
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST
Heating Systems and Chimney Fundamentals

This training is for:
Entry level HVAC techs, auditors and sub-contractors



Course Description:
This is an introductory course that will teach fundamentals of heating systems and venting combustion appliances. The focus is to provide all personnel working in client homes, the knowledge to identify different classifications of furnaces and boilers. Instruction on health and safety issues for those working on venting systems and an explanation of which materials can be used and which cannot. NFPA venting guidelines will be introduced so that venting safety is built into the thought process. This training will assist technicians in identifying problems, repairing and analysis of venting systems in the field.



Agenda:
Morning session - classroom presentation
Afternoon session - consists of hands-on lab training




Prerequisites: None



Class Size
: 10



BPI CEU: 3.25


Instructors: Adam Harris - NYSWDA



Course Fees:
$50/person (members), $100/person (affiliate members), $200/person
(non-members)



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Thursday, September 10, 2009
(3 8 9 10 11 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 29 30)
Event Title: OSHA 10 Hour Construction Health & Safety - Day 1
Where: NYSWDA Training Center - East Syracuse
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST
OSHA 10 Hour Construction Safety
Certificate Course - Day 1

This training is for:
Agency Safety Programs Administrators, Auditors and Field Staff. Also open to all building contractors.

Course Description:
Working in a safe manner on the job is as much an employee responsibility as it is for management to provide a safe work environment. This two-day course is an OSHA-authorized educational outreach program and will result in the issue of an OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Certificate upon successful completion of both days. OSHA has a curriculum that includes 6 hours of mandatory material, and allows for 4 hours of elective material. NYSWDA has examined the OSHA requirements and created a program focusing on the Weatherization jobsite and general construction safety.

Agenda:
This course will focus on safe working practices on the Weatherization and general construction job site.


Prerequisites: None

Class Size
: 20

BPI CEU:
Attendants will receive 5 Continuing Education Hours (CEH'S) toward BPI Re-Certification - per day

Instructors: Bill Manning - NYSWDA

Course Fees;
$100/person (covers both days), Weatherization Staff and NYSWDA members, $150/person affiliate members, $250/person Private Contractors





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Friday, September 11, 2009
(3 8 9 10 11 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 29 30)
Event Title: OSHA 10 Hour Construction Health & Safety - Day 2
Where: NYSWDA Training Center - East Syracuse
Friday, September 11, 2009
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST
OSHA 10 Hour Construction Safety
Certificate Course - Day 2

This training is for:
Agency Safety Programs Administrators, Auditors and Field Staff. Also open to all building contractors.

Course Description:
Working in a safe manner on the job is as much an employee responsibility as it is for management to provide a safe work environment. This two-day course is an OSHA-authorized educational outreach program and will result in the issue of an OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Certificate upon successful completion of both days. OSHA has a curriculum that includes 6 hours of mandatory material, and allows for 4 hours of elective material. NYSWDA has examined the OSHA requirements and created a program focusing on the Weatherization jobsite and general construction safety.

Agenda:
This course will focus on safe working practices on the Weatherization and general construction job site.


Prerequisites: None

Class Size
: 20

BPI CEU:
Attendants will receive 5 Continuing Education Hours (CEH'S) toward BPI Re-Certification - per day

Instructors: Bill Manning - NYSWDA

Course Fees;
$100/person (covers both days), Weatherization Staff and NYSWDA members, $150/person affiliate members, $250/person Private Contractors





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Tuesday, September 15, 2009
(3 8 9 10 11 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 29 30)
Event Title: Small Home Auditor Training - Day 1
Where: NYSWDA Training Center - East Syracuse
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EST
Small Home Auditing


Course Description:
This 3 day Small Home Auditor training incorporates both classroom presentations with hands-on lab sessions enabling new auditors, crew chiefs, and directors to apply their building science skills to real life situations. Topics include client interaction, Building Science, Health & Safety, Heating & Venting, and computer building modeling. NYSWDA's hands-on lab sessions include CO and gas leak detection, worse case CAZ testing, steady state efficiency testing, and blower door/pressure diagnostics operations. This training is limited to 16 attendees so please register early.

Agenda

  • Air Sealing - A presentation on the proper use of a blower door and techniques used to air seal a building
  • Heating Systems - A presentation covering testing, basic diagnostics and distribution systems.
  • Conduction - A session on how a building loses heat energy by conduction.
  • Building Modeling - A presentation on how to model a building for energy efficiency and develop a work scope.
  • Baseload Measures - A presentation on refrigerator replacement, lighting, and domestic hot water.
  • Health & Safety - A presentation on the required health & safety tests and how to analyze the results.

Who Should Attend:
Weatherization Directors, new Auditors and Crew Leaders


Dates;
Requires attendance on September 15th, 16th, and 17th / 9:00am - 4:30pm (lunch included)


Other Notes:
Attendees bring your digital pressure gauges, combustion analyzers, and CO meters

Prerequisites:

Must have completed Air Sealing and Weatherization Health & Safety training prior to taking this course.

Class Size: 16

BPI CEU: 12

Instructors:
Pat Costello/Wayne Miller - DHCR


Course Fees;
$60/person (covers all 3 days), Weatherization Staff and NYSWDA members, $300/person affiliate members, $600/person Private Contractors


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Wednesday, September 16, 2009
(3 8 9 10 11 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 29 30)
Event Title: Small Home Auditor Training - Day 2
Where: NYSWDA Training Center - East Syracuse
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EST
Small Home Auditing


Course Description:
This 3 day Small Home Auditor training incorporates both classroom presentations with hands-on lab sessions enabling new auditors, crew chiefs, and directors to apply their building science skills to real life situations. Topics include client interaction, Building Science, Health & Safety, Heating & Venting, and computer building modeling. NYSWDA's hands-on lab sessions include CO and gas leak detection, worse case CAZ testing, steady state efficiency testing, and blower door/pressure diagnostics operations. This training is limited to 16 attendees so please register early.

Agenda

  • Air Sealing - A presentation on the proper use of a blower door and techniques used to air seal a building
  • Heating Systems - A presentation covering testing, basic diagnostics and distribution systems.
  • Conduction - A session on how a building loses heat energy by conduction.
  • Building Modeling - A presentation on how to model a building for energy efficiency and develop a work scope.
  • Baseload Measures - A presentation on refrigerator replacement, lighting, and domestic hot water.
  • Health & Safety - A presentation on the required health & safety tests and how to analyze the results.

Who Should Attend:
Weatherization Directors, new Auditors and Crew Leaders


Dates;
Requires attendance on September 15th, 16th, and 17th / 9:00am - 4:30pm (lunch included)


Other Notes:
Attendees bring your digital pressure gauges, combustion analyzers, and CO meters

Prerequisites:

Must have completed Air Sealing and Weatherization Health & Safety training prior to taking this course.

Class Size: 16

BPI CEU: 12

Instructors:
Pat Costello/Wayne Miller - DHCR


Course Fees;
$60/person (covers all 3 days), Weatherization Staff and NYSWDA members, $300/person affiliate members, $600/person Private Contractors


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Thursday, September 17, 2009
(3 8 9 10 11 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 29 30)
Event Title: Small Home Auditor Training - Day 3
Where: NYSWDA Training Center - East Syracuse
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EST
Small Home Auditing


Course Description:
This 3 day Small Home Auditor training incorporates both classroom presentations with hands-on lab sessions enabling new auditors, crew chiefs, and directors to apply their building science skills to real life situations. Topics include client interaction, Building Science, Health & Safety, Heating & Venting, and computer building modeling. NYSWDA's hands-on lab sessions include CO and gas leak detection, worse case CAZ testing, steady state efficiency testing, and blower door/pressure diagnostics operations. This training is limited to 16 attendees so please register early.

Agenda

  • Air Sealing - A presentation on the proper use of a blower door and techniques used to air seal a building
  • Heating Systems - A presentation covering testing, basic diagnostics and distribution systems.
  • Conduction - A session on how a building loses heat energy by conduction.
  • Building Modeling - A presentation on how to model a building for energy efficiency and develop a work scope.
  • Baseload Measures - A presentation on refrigerator replacement, lighting, and domestic hot water.
  • Health & Safety - A presentation on the required health & safety tests and how to analyze the results.

Who Should Attend:
Weatherization Directors, new Auditors and Crew Leaders


Dates;
Requires attendance on September 15th, 16th, and 17th / 9:00am - 4:30pm (lunch included)


Other Notes:
Attendees bring your digital pressure gauges, combustion analyzers, and CO meters

Prerequisites:

Must have completed Air Sealing and Weatherization Health & Safety training prior to taking this course.

Class Size: 16

BPI CEU: 12

Instructors:
Pat Costello/Wayne Miller - DHCR


Course Fees;
$60/person (covers all 3 days), Weatherization Staff and NYSWDA members, $300/person affiliate members, $600/person Private Contractors


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Friday, September 18, 2009
(3 8 9 10 11 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 29 30)
Event Title: Basic Electricity & Safety for the Weatherization Professional
Where: Albany Coop Ext. - Voorheesville
Friday, September 18, 2009
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM EST
Basic Electricity & Safety for the Weatherization Professional

This training is for:
All individuals working in the field.

Course Description:
This one-day course will introduce weatherization professionals to basic electric theory and application as it applies to the residential building trades. An introduction to NEC (National Electrical Code) will be made so technicians will have a reference should questions on proper application be confronted. Basic meter usage, electrical safety, circuit protection, common wiring materials, electrical components, and some simple installations will be reviewed.


Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student will be able to demonstrate:
1) How to work safely with electricity.
2) Ability to use an ohmmeter, voltmeter, and ampmeter.
3) Examine an electrical circuit and determine safety issues.
4) Locate and resolve grounding problems, open and shorted circuits.
5) Understanding of the difference between grounded circuits, fused circuits, and those protected by GFCI.
6) A basic understanding of requirements of local building code regarding residential wiring, and how to find those codes.
7) How to work with common electrical components and to make minor repairs to the residential electrical system.
8) How to wire an insulation blowing machine into a house circuit.
9) The tools and techniques used to run new wire for addition of smoke detectors and ventilation fans.
10) Elecrical safety and OSHA standards
11) Generator safety


Prerequisites:
None


Class Size
: 20

Other Notes;
Attendees please bring your electrical instruments for hands-on instruction in their use. However, bringing your own equipment is not mandatory in taking this course.

BPI CEU: 6

Instructors: Bill Manning - NYSWDA

Course Fees:
$50/person (members), $100/person (affiliate members), $200/person (non-members)


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Monday, September 21, 2009
(3 8 9 10 11 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 29 30)
Event Title: Entry Level Weatherization Installer Boot Camp - Day 1
Where: NYSWDA - Taft Road Energy Efficiency Training Center - North Syracuse
Monday, September 21, 2009
Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST

Boot Camp

Course Description:
This intensive 5-day training based at NYSWDA's new Taft Road Energy Efficiency Training Center is a great introduction to building science principles and hands-on air sealing, dense pack and loose fill cellulose insulation installation. Using our state-of-the-art realistic wall, ceiling and attic props, trainees will learn the techniques needed to effectively weatherize our clients' homes.

During this course, the trainees will be introduced to both DHCR and BPI standards and regulations on Health & Safety, Lead Safe work practices and safe and proper use of tools and equipment. Trainees will also become proficient on the set up of blower doors and understand basic use of an infrared camera during air sealing operations.

All three DHCR mandatory trainings are covered in this course:
  • Air Sealing
  • Health & Safety
  • Lead Safe Weatherization

For the complete course description details - click on: BOOT CAMP FULL COURSE DESCRIPTION


Agenda

For the complete daily agenda - click on: BOOT CAMP TRAINING SCHEDULE


Who Should Attend:
Entry level field staff and weatherization contractors


Dates;
Course covers the dates of September 21st through 25th

Start Time: Monday 11:00am / Tuesday-Friday 9:00am
End Time: Monday 5:00pm / Tuesday-Thursday 5:00pm / Friday 2:00pm


Other Notes:
Due to the nature of the training, all attendees will be required to sign a WAIVER OF LIABILITY and a photo/video release form at the start of training.


Prerequisites:
None


Class Size: 28


BPI CEU: 13.25


Instructors:
NWSWDA staff - all NYSWDA trainers are certified BPI professionals with proctor certification. Additional qualifications include EPA Certified Lead Abatement Supervisor and OSHA Outreach trainer.


Course Fees;
$100/person - Weatherization Staff and NYSWDA members
$500/person - affiliate members
$1,000/person - non-members and private contractors

NYSWDA will not be responsible for hotel costs, travel to and from the training, breakfast and dinner meals, or incidentals. Lunches are included for each day.





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Tuesday, September 22, 2009
(3 8 9 10 11 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 29 30)
Event Title: Entry Level Weatherization Installer Boot Camp - Day 2
Where: NYSWDA - Taft Road Energy Efficiency Training Center - North Syracuse
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST

Boot Camp

Course Description:
This intensive 5-day training based at NYSWDA's new Taft Road Energy Efficiency Training Center is a great introduction to building science principles and hands-on air sealing, dense pack and loose fill cellulose insulation installation. Using our state-of-the-art realistic wall, ceiling and attic props, trainees will learn the techniques needed to effectively weatherize our clients' homes.

During this course, the trainees will be introduced to both DHCR and BPI standards and regulations on Health & Safety, Lead Safe work practices and safe and proper use of tools and equipment. Trainees will also become proficient on the set up of blower doors and understand basic use of an infrared camera during air sealing operations.

All three DHCR mandatory trainings are covered in this course:
  • Air Sealing
  • Health & Safety
  • Lead Safe Weatherization

For the complete course description details - click on: BOOT CAMP FULL COURSE DESCRIPTION


Agenda

For the complete daily agenda - click on: BOOT CAMP TRAINING SCHEDULE


Who Should Attend:
Entry level field staff and weatherization contractors


Dates;
Course covers the dates of September 21st through 25th

Start Time: Monday 11:00am / Tuesday-Friday 9:00am
End Time: Monday 5:00pm / Tuesday-Thursday 5:00pm / Friday 2:00pm


Other Notes:
Due to the nature of the training, all attendees will be required to sign a WAIVER OF LIABILITY and a photo/video release form at the start of training.


Prerequisites:
None


Class Size: 28


BPI CEU: 13.25


Instructors:
NWSWDA staff - all NYSWDA trainers are certified BPI professionals with proctor certification. Additional qualifications include EPA Certified Lead Abatement Supervisor and OSHA Outreach trainer.


Course Fees;
$100/person - Weatherization Staff and NYSWDA members
$500/person - affiliate members
$1,000/person - non-members and private contractors

NYSWDA will not be responsible for hotel costs, travel to and from the training, breakfast and dinner meals, or incidentals. Lunches are included for each day.





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Wednesday, September 23, 2009
(3 8 9 10 11 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 29 30)
Event Title: Entry Level Weatherization Installer Boot Camp - Day 3
Where: NYSWDA - Taft Road Energy Efficiency Training Center - North Syracuse
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST

Boot Camp

Course Description:
This intensive 5-day training based at NYSWDA's new Taft Road Energy Efficiency Training Center is a great introduction to building science principles and hands-on air sealing, dense pack and loose fill cellulose insulation installation. Using our state-of-the-art realistic wall, ceiling and attic props, trainees will learn the techniques needed to effectively weatherize our clients' homes.

During this course, the trainees will be introduced to both DHCR and BPI standards and regulations on Health & Safety, Lead Safe work practices and safe and proper use of tools and equipment. Trainees will also become proficient on the set up of blower doors and understand basic use of an infrared camera during air sealing operations.

All three DHCR mandatory trainings are covered in this course:
  • Air Sealing
  • Health & Safety
  • Lead Safe Weatherization

For the complete course description details - click on: BOOT CAMP FULL COURSE DESCRIPTION


Agenda

For the complete daily agenda - click on: BOOT CAMP TRAINING SCHEDULE


Who Should Attend:
Entry level field staff and weatherization contractors


Dates;
Course covers the dates of September 21st through 25th

Start Time: Monday 11:00am / Tuesday-Friday 9:00am
End Time: Monday 5:00pm / Tuesday-Thursday 5:00pm / Friday 2:00pm


Other Notes:
Due to the nature of the training, all attendees will be required to sign a WAIVER OF LIABILITY and a photo/video release form at the start of training.


Prerequisites:
None


Class Size: 28


BPI CEU: 13.25


Instructors:
NWSWDA staff - all NYSWDA trainers are certified BPI professionals with proctor certification. Additional qualifications include EPA Certified Lead Abatement Supervisor and OSHA Outreach trainer.


Course Fees;
$100/person - Weatherization Staff and NYSWDA members
$500/person - affiliate members
$1,000/person - non-members and private contractors

NYSWDA will not be responsible for hotel costs, travel to and from the training, breakfast and dinner meals, or incidentals. Lunches are included for each day.





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Thursday, September 24, 2009
(3 8 9 10 11 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 29 30)
Event Title: Entry Level Weatherization Installer Boot Camp - Day 4
Where: NYSWDA - Taft Road Energy Efficiency Training Center - North Syracuse
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST

Boot Camp

Course Description:
This intensive 5-day training based at NYSWDA's new Taft Road Energy Efficiency Training Center is a great introduction to building science principles and hands-on air sealing, dense pack and loose fill cellulose insulation installation. Using our state-of-the-art realistic wall, ceiling and attic props, trainees will learn the techniques needed to effectively weatherize our clients' homes.

During this course, the trainees will be introduced to both DHCR and BPI standards and regulations on Health & Safety, Lead Safe work practices and safe and proper use of tools and equipment. Trainees will also become proficient on the set up of blower doors and understand basic use of an infrared camera during air sealing operations.

All three DHCR mandatory trainings are covered in this course:
  • Air Sealing
  • Health & Safety
  • Lead Safe Weatherization

For the complete course description details - click on: BOOT CAMP FULL COURSE DESCRIPTION


Agenda

For the complete daily agenda - click on: BOOT CAMP TRAINING SCHEDULE


Who Should Attend:
Entry level field staff and weatherization contractors


Dates;
Course covers the dates of September 21st through 25th

Start Time: Monday 11:00am / Tuesday-Friday 9:00am
End Time: Monday 5:00pm / Tuesday-Thursday 5:00pm / Friday 2:00pm


Other Notes:
Due to the nature of the training, all attendees will be required to sign a WAIVER OF LIABILITY and a photo/video release form at the start of training.


Prerequisites:
None


Class Size: 28


BPI CEU: 13.25


Instructors:
NWSWDA staff - all NYSWDA trainers are certified BPI professionals with proctor certification. Additional qualifications include EPA Certified Lead Abatement Supervisor and OSHA Outreach trainer.


Course Fees;
$100/person - Weatherization Staff and NYSWDA members
$500/person - affiliate members
$1,000/person - non-members and private contractors

NYSWDA will not be responsible for hotel costs, travel to and from the training, breakfast and dinner meals, or incidentals. Lunches are included for each day.



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Friday, September 25, 2009
(3 8 9 10 11 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 29 30)
Event Title: Entry Level Weatherization Installer Boot Camp - Day 5
Where: NYSWDA - Taft Road Energy Efficiency Training Center - North Syracuse
Friday, September 25, 2009
Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM EST

Boot Camp

Course Description:
This intensive 5-day training based at NYSWDA's new Taft Road Energy Efficiency Training Center is a great introduction to building science principles and hands-on air sealing, dense pack and loose fill cellulose insulation installation. Using our state-of-the-art realistic wall, ceiling and attic props, trainees will learn the techniques needed to effectively weatherize our clients' homes.

During this course, the trainees will be introduced to both DHCR and BPI standards and regulations on Health & Safety, Lead Safe work practices and safe and proper use of tools and equipment. Trainees will also become proficient on the set up of blower doors and understand basic use of an infrared camera during air sealing operations.

All three DHCR mandatory trainings are covered in this course:
  • Air Sealing
  • Health & Safety
  • Lead Safe Weatherization

For the complete course description details - click on: BOOT CAMP FULL COURSE DESCRIPTION


Agenda

For the complete daily agenda - click on: BOOT CAMP TRAINING SCHEDULE


Who Should Attend:
Entry level field staff and weatherization contractors


Dates;
Course covers the dates of September 21st through 25th

Start Time: Monday 11:00am / Tuesday-Friday 9:00am
End Time: Monday 5:00pm / Tuesday-Thursday 5:00pm / Friday 2:00pm


Other Notes:
Due to the nature of the training, all attendees will be required to sign a WAIVER OF LIABILITY and a photo/video release form at the start of training.


Prerequisites:
None


Class Size: 28


BPI CEU: 13.25


Instructors:
NWSWDA staff - all NYSWDA trainers are certified BPI professionals with proctor certification. Additional qualifications include EPA Certified Lead Abatement Supervisor and OSHA Outreach trainer.


Course Fees;
$100/person - Weatherization Staff and NYSWDA members
$500/person - affiliate members
$1,000/person - non-members and private contractors

NYSWDA will not be responsible for hotel costs, travel to and from the training, breakfast and dinner meals, or incidentals. Lunches are included for each day.





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Event Title: Basic Electricity & Safety for the Weatherization Professional
Where: ComLinks - Malone
Friday, September 25, 2009
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM EST
Basic Electricity & Safety for the Weatherization Professional

This training is for:
All individuals working in the field.

Course Description:
This one-day course will introduce weatherization professionals to basic electric theory and application as it applies to the residential building trades. An introduction to NEC (National Electrical Code) will be made so technicians will have a reference should questions on proper application be confronted. Basic meter usage, electrical safety, circuit protection, common wiring materials, electrical components, and some simple installations will be reviewed.


Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student will be able to demonstrate:
1) How to work safely with electricity.
2) Ability to use an ohmmeter, voltmeter, and ampmeter.
3) Examine an electrical circuit and determine safety issues.
4) Locate and resolve grounding problems, open and shorted circuits.
5) Understanding of the difference between grounded circuits, fused circuits, and those protected by GFCI.
6) A basic understanding of requirements of local building code regarding residential wiring, and how to find those codes.
7) How to work with common electrical components and to make minor repairs to the residential electrical system.
8) How to wire an insulation blowing machine into a house circuit.
9) The tools and techniques used to run new wire for addition of smoke detectors and ventilation fans.
10) Elecrical safety and OSHA standards
11) Generator safety


Prerequisites:
None


Class Size
: 20

Other Notes;
Attendees please bring your electrical instruments for hands-on instruction in their use. However, bringing your own equipment is not mandatory in taking this course.

BPI CEU: 6

Instructors: Bill Manning - NYSWDA

Course Fees:
$50/person (members), $100/person (affiliate members), $200/person (non-members)


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Tuesday, September 29, 2009
(3 8 9 10 11 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 29 30)
Event Title: Air Sealing Techniques
Where: AEA - Bronx
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EST
Introduction to Air Sealing Techniques

Course Description:

This course is a full day class room training where the instructor will review procedures meant to optimize a crews work production so they better meet their air sealing goals. Using props and slides, the audience will learn about basic physics that effect air flow, techniques used in air sealing, use of blower doors to diagnose problems, prioritizing work scopes, and the use of proper air sealing materials. Due to the nature of the props, class size will be limited to 16 attendees.


Who Should Attend:

This is a DHCR mandated training for Weatherization Directors, Auditors, Heating Techs, Crew Supervisors and Crews. If you are a new Director or have new staff, you are strongly advised to attend.


DHCR Health and Safety Training Memorandum

Class Size: 16

BPI CEU: 7

Instructors: Chris Peters - NYSWDA

Course Fees:
$50/person (members), $100/person (affiliate members), $200/person (non-members)

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Wednesday, September 30, 2009
(3 8 9 10 11 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 29 30)
Event Title: Weatherization Health & Safety Fundamentals
Where: AEA - Bronx
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EST
Weatherization Health and Safety Fundamentals

Course Description:
Identifying health and safety issues in client homes is a fundamental task in the Weatherization program. This course will prepare the weatherization professional to perform the H&S inspection as well as required tests. Areas to be covered include: CO in ambient and flue gases, CAZ depressurization, worst case backdrafting, moisture/mold, asbestos, lead, clearances to combustibles, overloaded electrical circuits, unvented space heating.


Who Should Attend;
This is a DHCR mandated training for Weatherization Directors, Auditors, Heating Techs, Crew Supervisors and Crews. If you are a new Director or have new staff, you are strongly advised to attend.


DHCR Health and Safety Training Memorandum

Class Size: 16

BPI CEU: 2.75

Instructor: Chris Peters - NYSWDA

Course Fees:
$50/person (members), $100/person (affiliate members), $200/person (non-members)


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