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Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Event Title: Small Home Auditor Training - Day 1
Where: NYSWDA Training Center - East Syracuse
Tuesday, November 3, 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 November 3rd, 4th, and 5th / 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:
Wayne Miller - DHCR / Chris Peters - NYSWDA


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


Click here to register


Wednesday, November 4, 2009
(3 4 5 10 12 13 16 17 18 19 20 30)
Event Title: Small Home Auditor Training - Day 2
Where: NYSWDA Training Center - East Syracuse
Wednesday, November 4, 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 November 3rd, 4th, and 5th / 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:
Wayne Miller - DHCR / Chris Peters - NYSWDA


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


Click here to register


Thursday, November 5, 2009
(3 4 5 10 12 13 16 17 18 19 20 30)
Event Title: Small Home Auditor Training - Day 3
Where: NYSWDA Training Center - East Syracuse
Thursday, November 5, 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 November 3rd, 4th, and 5th / 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:
Wayne Miller - DHCR / Chris Peters - NYSWDA


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


Click here to register


Tuesday, November 10, 2009
(3 4 5 10 12 13 16 17 18 19 20 30)
Event Title: Clean and Tune Procedures
Where: NYSWDA Training Center - East Syracuse
Tuesday, November 10, 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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Thursday, November 12, 2009
(3 4 5 10 12 13 16 17 18 19 20 30)
Event Title: EPA Certified One Day Lead Renovator Training
Where: Tioga Opportunities Program, Inc. - Owego
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Time: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM EST
EPA Certified One Day Lead Renovator Training


This training is for:
Weatherization subgrantees' crew supervisors and crew leaders only.


Course Description:

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published the Lead; Renovation, Repair and Painting Program that requires each job have an EPA Certified Renovator on-site while jobs are set up and cleaned up. The certified person will be responsible for documenting that all work was done in a lead safe manner.

This is a 1-day course with approximately 6 hours classroom and 2 hours hands-on lab work and will include testing at the end of the day. Anyone passing the test will then be considered an EPA Certified Renovator and receive a certification card from the training provider (ATC). This is the first step in getting your Agency Certified as a Firm and it is a requirement of your contract.



Click here for the Lead Considerations section of the PPM (specifically page 145-148).

Click here for the agenda.


Prerequisites:
none


Class Size: 16 - ATC requires an 8 to 1 student to trainer ratio and a strict maximum limit of 16. Registrations should be reserved for crew chiefs crew leaders.


BPI CEU: 3.5

Instructor: ATC

Course Fees: There is no cost to Weatherization agencies



Click here to register

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Friday, November 13, 2009
(3 4 5 10 12 13 16 17 18 19 20 30)
Event Title: EPA Certified One Day Lead Renovator Training
Where: Tioga Opportunities Program, Inc. - Owego
Friday, November 13, 2009
Time: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM EST
EPA Certified One Day Lead Renovator Training


This training is for:
Weatherization subgrantees' crew supervisors and crew leaders only.


Course Description:

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published the Lead; Renovation, Repair and Painting Program that requires each job have an EPA Certified Renovator on-site while jobs are set up and cleaned up. The certified person will be responsible for documenting that all work was done in a lead safe manner.

This is a 1-day course with approximately 6 hours classroom and 2 hours hands-on lab work and will include testing at the end of the day. Anyone passing the test will then be considered an EPA Certified Renovator and receive a certification card from the training provider (ATC). This is the first step in getting your Agency Certified as a Firm and it is a requirement of your contract.



Click here for the Lead Considerations section of the PPM (specifically page 145-148).

Click here for the agenda.


Prerequisites:
none


Class Size: 16 - ATC requires an 8 to 1 student to trainer ratio and a strict maximum limit of 16. Registrations should be reserved for crew chiefs crew leaders.


BPI CEU: 3.5

Instructor: ATC Associates

Course Fees: There is no cost to Weatherization agencies



Click here to register

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Monday, November 16, 2009
(3 4 5 10 12 13 16 17 18 19 20 30)
Event Title: EPA Certified One Day Lead Renovator Training
Where: ATC Associates - Albany
Monday, November 16, 2009
Time: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM EST
EPA Certified One Day Lead Renovator Training


This training is for:
Weatherization subgrantees' crew supervisors and crew leaders only.


Course Description:

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published the Lead; Renovation, Repair and Painting Program that requires each job have an EPA Certified Renovator on-site while jobs are set up and cleaned up. The certified person will be responsible for documenting that all work was done in a lead safe manner.

This is a 1-day course with approximately 6 hours classroom and 2 hours hands-on lab work and will include testing at the end of the day. Anyone passing the test will then be considered an EPA Certified Renovator and receive a certification card from the training provider (ATC). This is the first step in getting your Agency Certified as a Firm and it is a requirement of your contract.



Click here for the Lead Considerations section of the PPM (specifically page 145-148).

Click here for the agenda.


Prerequisites:
none


Class Size: 16 - ATC requires an 8 to 1 student to trainer ratio and a strict maximum limit of 16. Registrations should be reserved for crew chiefs crew leaders.


BPI CEU: 3.5

Instructor: ATC

Course Fees: There is no cost to Weatherization agencies



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Event Title: Entry Level Weatherization Installer Boot Camp - Day 1
Where: NYSWDA - Taft Road Energy Efficiency Training Center - North Syracuse
Monday, November 16, 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 November 16th through 20th

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.


Click here to register


Tuesday, November 17, 2009
(3 4 5 10 12 13 16 17 18 19 20 30)
Event Title: EPA Certified One Day Lead Renovator Training
Where: ATC Associates - Albany
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Time: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM EST
EPA Certified One Day Lead Renovator Training


This training is for:
Weatherization subgrantees' crew supervisors and crew leaders only.


Course Description:

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published the Lead; Renovation, Repair and Painting Program that requires each job have an EPA Certified Renovator on-site while jobs are set up and cleaned up. The certified person will be responsible for documenting that all work was done in a lead safe manner.

This is a 1-day course with approximately 6 hours classroom and 2 hours hands-on lab work and will include testing at the end of the day. Anyone passing the test will then be considered an EPA Certified Renovator and receive a certification card from the training provider (ATC). This is the first step in getting your Agency Certified as a Firm and it is a requirement of your contract.



Click here for the Lead Considerations section of the PPM (specifically page 145-148).

Click here for the agenda.


Prerequisites:
none


Class Size: 16 - ATC requires an 8 to 1 student to trainer ratio and a strict maximum limit of 16. Registrations should be reserved for crew chiefs crew leaders.


BPI CEU: 3.5

Instructor: ATC Associates

Course Fees: There is no cost to Weatherization agencies




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Event Title: Snell Infrared Training for Weatherization Professionals
Where: Action for a Better Community, Inc. - Rochester
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 AM EST
Snell Infrared Training for Weatherization Professionals

Who Should Attend:

Auditors and Field Staff


Course Description:
The Snell Group is known nationally as a leader in Infrared Imaging technology. This 2-day training involves both classroom and hands on field sessions. The attendees, upon completion of the training, will have an understanding of the basic heat theory necessary for all thermal work and will know how to best utilize the imaging equipment they have and be better able to employ the equipment to perform blower door assisted weatherization practices. Comprehensive training manuals for each attendee will be issued during this training to help the trainee get the most from their imaging equipment. This training is capped at 16 attendees, so please enroll early.


Agenda:
Click here for the complete "Course Outline/Schedule" Requires attendance on November 17th and 18th / 8:00am - 5:00pm (lunch included)


Other Notes:
Attendees must bring their IR camera with charged batteries. The field sessions will be held outside regardless of the weather, so bring winter clothing, gloves and hat.

Class Size
: 16

BPI CEU: 14

Instructor: Matt Schwoegler, The Snell Group


Course Fees;
$40/person (covers both days), WAP sub-grantees only, $350/person affiliate members, $500/person Private Contractors


Click here to register

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Event Title: Entry Level Weatherization Installer Boot Camp - Day 2
Where: NYSWDA - Taft Road Energy Efficiency Training Center - North Syracuse
Tuesday, November 17, 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 November 16th through 20th

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.


Click here to register


Event Title: Heating Systems and Chimney Fundamentals
Where: NYSWDA Training Center - East Syracuse
Tuesday, November 17, 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)



Click here to register





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Wednesday, November 18, 2009
(3 4 5 10 12 13 16 17 18 19 20 30)
Event Title: Snell Infrared Training for Weatherization Professionals
Where: Action for a Better Community, Inc. - Rochester
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM EST
Snell Infrared Training for Weatherization Professionals

Who Should Attend:

Auditors and Field Staff


Course Description:
The Snell Group is known nationally as a leader in Infrared Imaging technology. This 2-day training involves both classroom and hands on field sessions. The attendees, upon completion of the training, will have an understanding of the basic heat theory necessary for all thermal work and will know how to best utilize the imaging equipment they have and be better able to employ the equipment to perform blower door assisted weatherization practices. Comprehensive training manuals for each attendee will be issued during this training to help the trainee get the most from their imaging equipment. This training is capped at 16 attendees, so please enroll early.


Agenda:
Click here for the complete "Course Outline/Schedule" Requires attendance on November 17th and 18th / 8:00am - 5:00pm (lunch included)


Other Notes:
Attendees must bring their IR camera with charged batteries. The field sessions will be held outside regardless of the weather, so bring winter clothing, gloves and hat.

Class Size
: 16

BPI CEU: 14

Instructor: Matt Schwoegler, The Snell Group


Course Fees;
$40/person (covers both days), WAP sub-grantees only, $350/person affiliate members, $500/person Private Contractors


Click here to register

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Event Title: Entry Level Weatherization Installer Boot Camp - Day 3
Where: NYSWDA - Taft Road Energy Efficiency Training Center - North Syracuse
Wednesday, November 18, 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 November 16th through 20th

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.


Click here to register


Thursday, November 19, 2009
(3 4 5 10 12 13 16 17 18 19 20 30)
Event Title: EPA Certified One Day Lead Renovator Training
Where: Adirondack Community Action Programs - Essex County - Elizabethtown
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Time: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM EST
EPA Certified One Day Lead Renovator Training


This training is for:
Weatherization subgrantees' crew supervisors and crew leaders only.


Course Description:

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published the Lead; Renovation, Repair and Painting Program that requires each job have an EPA Certified Renovator on-site while jobs are set up and cleaned up. The certified person will be responsible for documenting that all work was done in a lead safe manner.

This is a 1-day course with approximately 6 hours classroom and 2 hours hands-on lab work and will include testing at the end of the day. Anyone passing the test will then be considered an EPA Certified Renovator and receive a certification card from the training provider (ATC). This is the first step in getting your Agency Certified as a Firm and it is a requirement of your contract.



Click here for the Lead Considerations section of the PPM (specifically page 145-148).

Click here for the agenda.


Prerequisites:
none


Class Size: 16 - ATC requires an 8 to 1 student to trainer ratio and a strict maximum limit of 16. Registrations should be reserved for crew chiefs crew leaders.


BPI CEU: 3.5

Instructor: ATC Associates

Course Fees: There is no cost to Weatherization agencies





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Event Title: Snell Infrared Training for Weatherization Professionals
Where: NYSWDA Training Center - East Syracuse
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM EST
Snell Infrared Training for Weatherization Professionals

Who Should Attend:

Auditors and Field Staff


Course Description:
The Snell Group is known nationally as a leader in Infrared Imaging technology. This 2-day training involves both classroom and hands on field sessions. The attendees, upon completion of the training, will have an understanding of the basic heat theory necessary for all thermal work and will know how to best utilize the imaging equipment they have and be better able to employ the equipment to perform blower door assisted weatherization practices. Comprehensive training manuals for each attendee will be issued during this training to help the trainee get the most from their imaging equipment. This training is capped at 16 attendees, so please enroll early.


Agenda:
Click here for the complete "Course Outline/Schedule" Requires attendance on November 19th and 20th / 8:00am - 5:00pm (lunch included)


Other Notes:
Attendees must bring their IR camera with charged batteries. The field sessions will be held outside regardless of the weather, so bring winter clothing, gloves and hat.

Class Size
: 16

BPI CEU: 14

Instructor: Matt Schwoegler, The Snell Group


Course Fees;
$40/person (covers both days), WAP sub-grantees only, $350/person affiliate members, $500/person Private Contractors


Click here to register

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Event Title: Entry Level Weatherization Installer Boot Camp - Day 4
Where: NYSWDA - Taft Road Energy Efficiency Training Center - North Syracuse
Thursday, November 19, 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 November 16th through 20th

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.


Click here to register


Friday, November 20, 2009
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Event Title: Snell Infrared Training for Weatherization Professionals
Where: NYSWDA Training Center - East Syracuse
Friday, November 20, 2009
Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM EST
Snell Infrared Training for Weatherization Professionals

Who Should Attend:

Auditors and Field Staff


Course Description:
The Snell Group is known nationally as a leader in Infrared Imaging technology. This 2-day training involves both classroom and hands on field sessions. The attendees, upon completion of the training, will have an understanding of the basic heat theory necessary for all thermal work and will know how to best utilize the imaging equipment they have and be better able to employ the equipment to perform blower door assisted weatherization practices. Comprehensive training manuals for each attendee will be issued during this training to help the trainee get the most from their imaging equipment. This training is capped at 16 attendees, so please enroll early.


Agenda:
Click here for the complete "Course Outline/Schedule" Requires attendance on November 19th and 20th / 8:00am - 5:00pm (lunch included)


Other Notes:
Attendees must bring their IR camera with charged batteries. The field sessions will be held outside regardless of the weather, so bring winter clothing, gloves and hat.

Class Size
: 16

BPI CEU: 14

Instructor: Matt Schwoegler, The Snell Group


Course Fees;
$40/person (covers both days), WAP sub-grantees only, $350/person affiliate members, $500/person Private Contractors


Click here to register

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Event Title: Entry Level Weatherization Installer Boot Camp - Day 5
Where: NYSWDA - Taft Road Energy Efficiency Training Center - North Syracuse
Friday, November 20, 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 November 16th through 20th

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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Monday, November 30, 2009
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Event Title: Entry Level Weatherization Installer Boot Camp - Day 1
Where: NYSWDA - Taft Road Energy Efficiency Training Center - North Syracuse
Monday, November 30, 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 November 30th through December 4th

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.


Click here to register


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