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Tuesday, November 1, 2011 |
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Event Title: BPI Heating Professional Certification Training
Where: NYSWDA Training Center - East Syracuse
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST
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Heat Tech
Course Description:
This four day course, which includes classroom and heating lab sessions, will prepare you to successfully pass the BPI Heating Professional written and field tests. Using NYSWDA's state-of-the art Heating Lab, attendees will train on 15 of the most common residential heating systems, from 70% efficient atmospheric furnaces to 90%+ efficient two-stage ECM blower furnaces. Additionally, trainees will become knowledgeable on gas and oil-fired hydronic boilers, their controls and components. Attendees will be introduced to system load and sizing concepts, system design, duct system diagnostics, and proper maintenance and efficiency analysis. This is a challenging course, and as such, NYSWDA strongly recommends that attendees hold BPI Building Analyst certification and have strong HVAC experience. After the trainees successfully complete the written portion of the test, we will schedule them to return for the field test.
Agenda
Day 1: AM - classroom / PM - Heating Lab
Day 2: AM - classroom / PM - Heating Lab
Day 3: AM - all day labs
Day 4: AM - review / PM - written test
Who Should Attend:
Auditors, Building Analysts, HVAC professionals
Dates;
Course covers the dates of November 1st - 4th
Start Time: Tuesday-Friday 9:00am
End Time: Tuesday-Thursday 4:00pm / Friday test starts at 1:00pm with 1 1/2 hours to complete
Prerequisites: BPI Building Analyst certification
Class Size: 8
BPI CEU: 6
Instructors:
Adam Harris / Lead HVAC Instructor/trainer
Other Notes:
Trainees lacking HVAC experience are strongly recommended to attend NYSWDA's entry-level HVAC trainings. Please refer to NYSWDA's training calendar or contact Adam Harris for additional training information.
Course Fees;
$500/person - Weatherization Sub-grantees
$1,000/person - affiliate members
$1,200/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 ARE NOT included.
BPI Fees;
$150/person - 50-question written test
$350/person - Field test
Click here to register
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Wednesday, November 2, 2011 (1 2 3 4 9 10 14 15 16 17 18 21 29 30)
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Event Title: BPI Heating Professional Certification Training
Where: NYSWDA Training Center - East Syracuse
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST
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Heat Tech
Course Description:
This four day course, which includes classroom and heating lab sessions, will prepare you to successfully pass the BPI Heating Professional written and field tests. Using NYSWDA's state-of-the art Heating Lab, attendees will train on 15 of the most common residential heating systems, from 70% efficient atmospheric furnaces to 90%+ efficient two-stage ECM blower furnaces. Additionally, trainees will become knowledgeable on gas and oil-fired hydronic boilers, their controls and components. Attendees will be introduced to system load and sizing concepts, system design, duct system diagnostics, and proper maintenance and efficiency analysis. This is a challenging course, and as such, NYSWDA strongly recommends that attendees hold BPI Building Analyst certification and have strong HVAC experience. After the trainees successfully complete the written portion of the test, we will schedule them to return for the field test.
Agenda
Day 1: AM - classroom / PM - Heating Lab
Day 2: AM - classroom / PM - Heating Lab
Day 3: AM - all day labs
Day 4: AM - review / PM - written test
Who Should Attend:
Auditors, Building Analysts, HVAC professionals
Dates;
Course covers the dates of November 1st - 4th
Start Time: Tuesday-Friday 9:00am
End Time: Tuesday-Thursday 4:00pm / Friday test starts at 1:00pm with 1 1/2 hours to complete
Prerequisites: BPI Building Analyst certification
Class Size: 8
BPI CEU: 6
Instructors:
Adam Harris / Lead HVAC Instructor/trainer
Other Notes:
Trainees lacking HVAC experience are strongly recommended to attend NYSWDA's entry-level HVAC trainings. Please refer to NYSWDA's training calendar or contact Adam Harris for additional training information.
Course Fees;
$500/person - Weatherization Sub-grantees
$1,000/person - affiliate members
$1,200/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 ARE NOT included.
BPI Fees;
$150/person - 50-question written test
$350/person - Field test
Click here to register
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Thursday, November 3, 2011 (1 2 3 4 9 10 14 15 16 17 18 21 29 30)
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Event Title: BPI Heating Professional Certification Training
Where: NYSWDA Training Center - East Syracuse
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST
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Heat Tech
Course Description:
This four day course, which includes classroom and heating lab sessions, will prepare you to successfully pass the BPI Heating Professional written and field tests. Using NYSWDA's state-of-the art Heating Lab, attendees will train on 15 of the most common residential heating systems, from 70% efficient atmospheric furnaces to 90%+ efficient two-stage ECM blower furnaces. Additionally, trainees will become knowledgeable on gas and oil-fired hydronic boilers, their controls and components. Attendees will be introduced to system load and sizing concepts, system design, duct system diagnostics, and proper maintenance and efficiency analysis. This is a challenging course, and as such, NYSWDA strongly recommends that attendees hold BPI Building Analyst certification and have strong HVAC experience. After the trainees successfully complete the written portion of the test, we will schedule them to return for the field test.
Agenda
Day 1: AM - classroom / PM - Heating Lab
Day 2: AM - classroom / PM - Heating Lab
Day 3: AM - all day labs
Day 4: AM - review / PM - written test
Who Should Attend:
Auditors, Building Analysts, HVAC professionals
Dates;
Course covers the dates of November 1st - 4th
Start Time: Tuesday-Friday 9:00am
End Time: Tuesday-Thursday 4:00pm / Friday test starts at 1:00pm with 1 1/2 hours to complete
Prerequisites: BPI Building Analyst certification
Class Size: 8
BPI CEU: 6
Instructors:
Adam Harris / Lead HVAC Instructor/trainer
Other Notes:
Trainees lacking HVAC experience are strongly recommended to attend NYSWDA's entry-level HVAC trainings. Please refer to NYSWDA's training calendar or contact Adam Harris for additional training information.
Course Fees;
$500/person - Weatherization Sub-grantees
$1,000/person - affiliate members
$1,200/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 ARE NOT included.
BPI Fees;
$150/person - 50-question written test
$350/person - Field test
Click here to register
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Friday, November 4, 2011 (1 2 3 4 9 10 14 15 16 17 18 21 29 30)
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Event Title: BPI Heating Professional Certification Training
Where: NYSWDA Training Center - East Syracuse
Friday, November 4, 2011
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM EST
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Heat Tech
Course Description:
This four day course, which includes classroom and heating lab sessions, will prepare you to successfully pass the BPI Heating Professional written and field tests. Using NYSWDA's state-of-the art Heating Lab, attendees will train on 15 of the most common residential heating systems, from 70% efficient atmospheric furnaces to 90%+ efficient two-stage ECM blower furnaces. Additionally, trainees will become knowledgeable on gas and oil-fired hydronic boilers, their controls and components. Attendees will be introduced to system load and sizing concepts, system design, duct system diagnostics, and proper maintenance and efficiency analysis. This is a challenging course, and as such, NYSWDA strongly recommends that attendees hold BPI Building Analyst certification and have strong HVAC experience. After the trainees successfully complete the written portion of the test, we will schedule them to return for the field test.
Agenda
Day 1: AM - classroom / PM - Heating Lab
Day 2: AM - classroom / PM - Heating Lab
Day 3: AM - all day labs
Day 4: AM - review / PM - written test
Who Should Attend:
Auditors, Building Analysts, HVAC professionals
Dates;
Course covers the dates of November 1st - 4th
Start Time: Tuesday-Friday 9:00am
End Time: Tuesday-Thursday 4:00pm / Friday test starts at 1:00pm with 1 1/2 hours to complete
Prerequisites: BPI Building Analyst certification
Class Size: 8
BPI CEU: 6
Instructors:
Adam Harris / Lead HVAC Instructor/trainer
Other Notes:
Trainees lacking HVAC experience are strongly recommended to attend NYSWDA's entry-level HVAC trainings. Please refer to NYSWDA's training calendar or contact Adam Harris for additional training information.
Course Fees;
$500/person - Weatherization Sub-grantees
$1,000/person - affiliate members
$1,200/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 ARE NOT included.
BPI Fees;
$150/person - 50-question written test
$350/person - Field test
Click here to register
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Wednesday, November 9, 2011 (1 2 3 4 9 10 14 15 16 17 18 21 29 30)
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Event Title: HVAC Troubleshooting Techniques
Where: NYSWDA Training Center - East Syracuse
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST
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HVAC Troubleshooting Techniques
This training is for:
EXPERIENCED WAP heating technicians / HVAC technicians and contractors
Course Description:
This challenging 2-day course will teach the skills required to troubleshoot a furnace or boiler to the component level. Using a multimeter and unit schematics, an HVAC technician will learn the skills necessary to quickly and accurately diagnose HVAC system problems. In NYDA's state-of-the-art HVAC lab, trainees will troubleshoot computer-simulated HVAC circuits and controls and will diagnose up to 5 different furnaces, all having had their controls rigged to fail under various conditions. As part of this training, attendees will also learn electrical theory including OHM's Law, series and parallel circuits, wiring schematic interpretation, and multimeter use.
Agenda:
Day One: Classroom
- Electrical theory
- How to read wiring schematics
- Sequence of operation
- Troubleshooting with multimeters
- Computer simulated troubleshooting
Day Two: Classroom/ HVAC Lab
- Computer simulated troubleshooting
- Hands-on lab troubleshooting skills
Dates;
Course covers the dates of November 9th & 10th
Prerequisites:
HVAC technician/contractor with basic knowledge of heating control circuits and components- no rookies
Class Size: 6
BPI CEU: 4
Instructors: Adam Harris - NYSWDA
Other Notes:
Attendees please bring your digital multimeter w/ spare batteries & flashlight
Course Fees:
$100/person (WAP subgrantees), $300/person (affiliate members), $400/person (non-members)
Click here to register
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Thursday, November 10, 2011 (1 2 3 4 9 10 14 15 16 17 18 21 29 30)
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Event Title: HVAC Troubleshooting Techniques
Where: NYSWDA Training Center - East Syracuse
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST
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HVAC Troubleshooting Techniques
This training is for:
EXPERIENCED WAP heating technicians / HVAC technicians and contractors
Course Description:
This challenging 2-day course will teach the skills required to troubleshoot a furnace or boiler to the component level. Using a multimeter and unit schematics, an HVAC technician will learn the skills necessary to quickly and accurately diagnose HVAC system problems. In NYDA's state-of-the-art HVAC lab, trainees will troubleshoot computer-simulated HVAC circuits and controls and will diagnose up to 5 different furnaces, all having had their controls rigged to fail under various conditions. As part of this training, attendees will also learn electrical theory including OHM's Law, series and parallel circuits, wiring schematic interpretation, and multimeter use.
Agenda:
Day One: Classroom
- Electrical theory
- How to read wiring schematics
- Sequence of operation
- Troubleshooting with multimeters
- Computer simulated troubleshooting
Day Two: Classroom/ HVAC Lab
- Computer simulated troubleshooting
- Hands-on lab troubleshooting skills
Dates;
Course covers the dates of November 9th & 10th
Prerequisites:
HVAC technician/contractor with basic knowledge of heating control circuits and components- no rookies
Class Size: 6
BPI CEU: 4
Instructors: Adam Harris - NYSWDA
Other Notes:
Attendees please bring your digital multimeter w/ spare batteries & flashlight
Course Fees:
$100/person (WAP subgrantees), $300/person (affiliate members), $400/person (non-members)
Click here to register
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Monday, November 14, 2011 (1 2 3 4 9 10 14 15 16 17 18 21 29 30)
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Event Title: BPI Basic Air Sealing and Insulation
Where: NYSWDA Training Center, Building II, East Syracuse
Monday, November 14, 2011
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST
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BPI Basic Installer Certification
Course Description:
Through a partnership with Hudson Valley Community College and The Center for Energy Efficiency and Building Science (CEEBS) Onondaga Community College is offering a Basic Air Sealing and Insulation Course (BASI) course in preparation for BPI certification as a: Residential Building Envelope Whole House Air Leakage Control Installer .
This course is an introduction to the skills and principles necessary for working in the expanding field of home weatherization. Attendees will learn how to install air sealing and insulation treatments that increase a home's energy efficiency. The course teaches the basics skills necessary for weatherizing a building. While not intended to turn you into an advanced practitioner, it will provide the background necessary to become a highly qualified entry level installer.
This is not a required course for weatherization. However, if you have a relationship with your local Workforce Investment Board, One Stop, or if you are running your own Workforce Development or Youth Build Program, your students can now walk away with a BPI certification specifically designed for installers.
Who Should Attend:
Workforce Development or Yourth Build Program candidates seeking a BPI certification
Dates;
Course length is 5 days (Monday-Friday) and training is held at NYSWDA's Syracuse Energy Efficiency Training Center. There is NO written test. However, there is a practical with a verbal exam on the last day where students have to prove they are proficient in 11 separate skills.
Prerequisites:
Knowledge of basic hand tools including utility knives, caulk guns.
Class Size: 6
BPI CEU: 3.2
Instructors:
NWSWDA staff - all NYSWDA trainers are certified BPI professionals with proctor certification.
Course Fees;
$1,250/person - tuition
$ 550/person - exam fee
$1,800/person - total cost
NYSWDA will not be responsible for hotel costs, travel to and from the training, breakfast and dinner meals, or incidentals. Lunches are ARE NOT included.
NYSERDA reimburses 50% of the tuition fee upon completion of the course to qualified students in the New York System Benefits Charge utility territories. An additional 25% tuition reimbursement is available for those students employed by a participating Home Performance Contractor (one time reimbursement per designation). This incentive is being offered by NYSERDA for a limited time. You must complete the entire course to receive Proof of Participation and reimbursement. Reimbursement is subject to change at NYSERDA's discretion.
Also, for certain eligible students from Community-Based Organizations, 100% of the tuition may be paid through Hudson Valley Community College's Community Based Job Training (CBJT) Grant, upon successfully completing the practical examination. Tuition is subject to funding availability and program criteria.
Registration must be made through Onondaga Community College. A link to the registration application is below.
Click here to register at OCC
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Tuesday, November 15, 2011 (1 2 3 4 9 10 14 15 16 17 18 21 29 30)
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Event Title: BPI Basic Air Sealing and Insulation
Where: NYSWDA Training Center, Building II, East Syracuse
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST
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BPI Basic Installer Certification
Course Description:
Through a partnership with Hudson Valley Community College and The Center for Energy Efficiency and Building Science (CEEBS) Onondaga Community College is offering a Basic Air Sealing and Insulation Course (BASI) course in preparation for BPI certification as a: Residential Building Envelope Whole House Air Leakage Control Installer .
This course is an introduction to the skills and principles necessary for working in the expanding field of home weatherization. Attendees will learn how to install air sealing and insulation treatments that increase a home's energy efficiency. The course teaches the basics skills necessary for weatherizing a building. While not intended to turn you into an advanced practitioner, it will provide the background necessary to become a highly qualified entry level installer.
This is not a required course for weatherization. However, if you have a relationship with your local Workforce Investment Board, One Stop, or if you are running your own Workforce Development or Youth Build Program, your students can now walk away with a BPI certification specifically designed for installers.
Who Should Attend:
Workforce Development or Yourth Build Program candidates seeking a BPI certification
Dates;
Course length is 5 days (Monday-Friday) and training is held at NYSWDA's Syracuse Energy Efficiency Training Center. There is NO written test. However, there is a practical with a verbal exam on the last day where students have to prove they are proficient in 11 separate skills.
Prerequisites:
Knowledge of basic hand tools including utility knives, caulk guns.
Class Size: 6
BPI CEU: 3.2
Instructors:
NWSWDA staff - all NYSWDA trainers are certified BPI professionals with proctor certification.
Course Fees;
$1,250/person - tuition
$ 550/person - exam fee
$1,800/person - total cost
NYSWDA will not be responsible for hotel costs, travel to and from the training, breakfast and dinner meals, or incidentals. Lunches are ARE NOT included.
NYSERDA reimburses 50% of the tuition fee upon completion of the course to qualified students in the New York System Benefits Charge utility territories. An additional 25% tuition reimbursement is available for those students employed by a participating Home Performance Contractor (one time reimbursement per designation). This incentive is being offered by NYSERDA for a limited time. You must complete the entire course to receive Proof of Participation and reimbursement. Reimbursement is subject to change at NYSERDA's discretion.
Also, for certain eligible students from Community-Based Organizations, 100% of the tuition may be paid through Hudson Valley Community College's Community Based Job Training (CBJT) Grant, upon successfully completing the practical examination. Tuition is subject to funding availability and program criteria.
Registration must be made through Onondaga Community College. A link to the registration application is below.
Click here to register at OCC
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Wednesday, November 16, 2011 (1 2 3 4 9 10 14 15 16 17 18 21 29 30)
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Event Title: BPI Basic Air Sealing and Insulation
Where: NYSWDA Training Center, Building II, East Syracuse
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST
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BPI Basic Installer Certification
Course Description:
Through a partnership with Hudson Valley Community College and The Center for Energy Efficiency and Building Science (CEEBS) Onondaga Community College is offering a Basic Air Sealing and Insulation Course (BASI) course in preparation for BPI certification as a: Residential Building Envelope Whole House Air Leakage Control Installer .
This course is an introduction to the skills and principles necessary for working in the expanding field of home weatherization. Attendees will learn how to install air sealing and insulation treatments that increase a home's energy efficiency. The course teaches the basics skills necessary for weatherizing a building. While not intended to turn you into an advanced practitioner, it will provide the background necessary to become a highly qualified entry level installer.
This is not a required course for weatherization. However, if you have a relationship with your local Workforce Investment Board, One Stop, or if you are running your own Workforce Development or Youth Build Program, your students can now walk away with a BPI certification specifically designed for installers.
Who Should Attend:
Workforce Development or Yourth Build Program candidates seeking a BPI certification
Dates;
Course length is 5 days (Monday-Friday) and training is held at NYSWDA's Syracuse Energy Efficiency Training Center. There is NO written test. However, there is a practical with a verbal exam on the last day where students have to prove they are proficient in 11 separate skills.
Prerequisites:
Knowledge of basic hand tools including utility knives, caulk guns.
Class Size: 6
BPI CEU: 3.2
Instructors:
NWSWDA staff - all NYSWDA trainers are certified BPI professionals with proctor certification.
Course Fees;
$1,250/person - tuition
$ 550/person - exam fee
$1,800/person - total cost
NYSWDA will not be responsible for hotel costs, travel to and from the training, breakfast and dinner meals, or incidentals. Lunches are ARE NOT included.
NYSERDA reimburses 50% of the tuition fee upon completion of the course to qualified students in the New York System Benefits Charge utility territories. An additional 25% tuition reimbursement is available for those students employed by a participating Home Performance Contractor (one time reimbursement per designation). This incentive is being offered by NYSERDA for a limited time. You must complete the entire course to receive Proof of Participation and reimbursement. Reimbursement is subject to change at NYSERDA's discretion.
Also, for certain eligible students from Community-Based Organizations, 100% of the tuition may be paid through Hudson Valley Community College's Community Based Job Training (CBJT) Grant, upon successfully completing the practical examination. Tuition is subject to funding availability and program criteria.
Registration must be made through Onondaga Community College. A link to the registration application is below.
Click here to register at OCC
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Thursday, November 17, 2011 (1 2 3 4 9 10 14 15 16 17 18 21 29 30)
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Event Title: BPI Basic Air Sealing and Insulation
Where: NYSWDA Training Center, Building II, East Syracuse
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST
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BPI Basic Installer Certification
Course Description:
Through a partnership with Hudson Valley Community College and The Center for Energy Efficiency and Building Science (CEEBS) Onondaga Community College is offering a Basic Air Sealing and Insulation Course (BASI) course in preparation for BPI certification as a: Residential Building Envelope Whole House Air Leakage Control Installer .
This course is an introduction to the skills and principles necessary for working in the expanding field of home weatherization. Attendees will learn how to install air sealing and insulation treatments that increase a home's energy efficiency. The course teaches the basics skills necessary for weatherizing a building. While not intended to turn you into an advanced practitioner, it will provide the background necessary to become a highly qualified entry level installer.
This is not a required course for weatherization. However, if you have a relationship with your local Workforce Investment Board, One Stop, or if you are running your own Workforce Development or Youth Build Program, your students can now walk away with a BPI certification specifically designed for installers.
Who Should Attend:
Workforce Development or Yourth Build Program candidates seeking a BPI certification
Dates;
Course length is 5 days (Monday-Friday) and training is held at NYSWDA's Syracuse Energy Efficiency Training Center. There is NO written test. However, there is a practical with a verbal exam on the last day where students have to prove they are proficient in 11 separate skills.
Prerequisites:
Knowledge of basic hand tools including utility knives, caulk guns.
Class Size: 6
BPI CEU: 3.2
Instructors:
NWSWDA staff - all NYSWDA trainers are certified BPI professionals with proctor certification.
Course Fees;
$1,250/person - tuition
$ 550/person - exam fee
$1,800/person - total cost
NYSWDA will not be responsible for hotel costs, travel to and from the training, breakfast and dinner meals, or incidentals. Lunches are ARE NOT included.
NYSERDA reimburses 50% of the tuition fee upon completion of the course to qualified students in the New York System Benefits Charge utility territories. An additional 25% tuition reimbursement is available for those students employed by a participating Home Performance Contractor (one time reimbursement per designation). This incentive is being offered by NYSERDA for a limited time. You must complete the entire course to receive Proof of Participation and reimbursement. Reimbursement is subject to change at NYSERDA's discretion.
Also, for certain eligible students from Community-Based Organizations, 100% of the tuition may be paid through Hudson Valley Community College's Community Based Job Training (CBJT) Grant, upon successfully completing the practical examination. Tuition is subject to funding availability and program criteria.
Registration must be made through Onondaga Community College. A link to the registration application is below.
Click here to register at OCC
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Friday, November 18, 2011 (1 2 3 4 9 10 14 15 16 17 18 21 29 30)
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Event Title: BPI Basic Air Sealing and Insulation
Where: NYSWDA Training Center, Building II, East Syracuse
Friday, November 18, 2011
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST
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BPI Basic Installer Certification
Course Description:
Through a partnership with Hudson Valley Community College and The Center for Energy Efficiency and Building Science (CEEBS) Onondaga Community College is offering a Basic Air Sealing and Insulation Course (BASI) course in preparation for BPI certification as a: Residential Building Envelope Whole House Air Leakage Control Installer .
This course is an introduction to the skills and principles necessary for working in the expanding field of home weatherization. Attendees will learn how to install air sealing and insulation treatments that increase a home's energy efficiency. The course teaches the basics skills necessary for weatherizing a building. While not intended to turn you into an advanced practitioner, it will provide the background necessary to become a highly qualified entry level installer.
This is not a required course for weatherization. However, if you have a relationship with your local Workforce Investment Board, One Stop, or if you are running your own Workforce Development or Youth Build Program, your students can now walk away with a BPI certification specifically designed for installers.
Who Should Attend:
Workforce Development or Yourth Build Program candidates seeking a BPI certification
Dates;
Course length is 5 days (Monday-Friday) and training is held at NYSWDA's Syracuse Energy Efficiency Training Center. There is NO written test. However, there is a practical with a verbal exam on the last day where students have to prove they are proficient in 11 separate skills.
Prerequisites:
Knowledge of basic hand tools including utility knives, caulk guns.
Class Size: 6
BPI CEU: 3.2
Instructors:
NWSWDA staff - all NYSWDA trainers are certified BPI professionals with proctor certification.
Course Fees;
$1,250/person - tuition
$ 550/person - exam fee
$1,800/person - total cost
NYSWDA will not be responsible for hotel costs, travel to and from the training, breakfast and dinner meals, or incidentals. Lunches are ARE NOT included.
NYSERDA reimburses 50% of the tuition fee upon completion of the course to qualified students in the New York System Benefits Charge utility territories. An additional 25% tuition reimbursement is available for those students employed by a participating Home Performance Contractor (one time reimbursement per designation). This incentive is being offered by NYSERDA for a limited time. You must complete the entire course to receive Proof of Participation and reimbursement. Reimbursement is subject to change at NYSERDA's discretion.
Also, for certain eligible students from Community-Based Organizations, 100% of the tuition may be paid through Hudson Valley Community College's Community Based Job Training (CBJT) Grant, upon successfully completing the practical examination. Tuition is subject to funding availability and program criteria.
Registration must be made through Onondaga Community College. A link to the registration application is below.
Click here to register at OCC
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Monday, November 21, 2011 (1 2 3 4 9 10 14 15 16 17 18 21 29 30)
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Event Title: EPA RRP Lead Renovator Certification Training
Where: NYSWDA Training Center - East Syracuse
Monday, November 21, 2011
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM EST
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EPA RRP Lead Renovator Certification Training
This training is for:
Class open to all attendees, including construction and weatherization contractors.
Course Description:
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published the Lead; Renovation, Repair and Painting Program that requires each contractor working on pre-1978 residences to 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, followed by a multiple choice written test. Upon course completion, attendees will receive a Lead Renovators card from the training provider (NYSWDA). This certification requires a five year renewal.
Agenda:
Click here for the agenda.
Prerequisites:
for WAP only- must have completed the One-Day Lead Safe Weatherization training
Class Size:
12 - EPA requires a 6 to 1 student to trainer ratio and a strict maximum limit of 12.
BPI CEU: 3.5
Instructor:
Matt Redmond, EPA qualified RRP Lead Renovator Instructor
Al McMahon, EPA qualified RRP Lead Renovator Instructor
Course Fees:
$75/person (WAP subgrantees), $150/person (affiliate members), $220/person (non-members)
Click here to register
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Tuesday, November 29, 2011 (1 2 3 4 9 10 14 15 16 17 18 21 29 30)
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Event Title: 90% Furnace Install
Where: NYSWDA Training Center - East Syracuse
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST
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90% Furnace Install
This training is for:
EXPERIENCED HVAC techs
Course Description:
With the weatherization cost per unit average being increased from $4,500 to $6,500 per home, there is a great opportunity to install higher efficiency heating appliances. 90% Install is a training for EXPERIENCED HVAC techs looking to sharpen their install skills. In this training, attendees will cut and thread black iron pipe, become Tracpipe certified, work with high and low voltage wiring and learn to field manufacture plenum connections with common hand tools. Venting code and manufacturer specifications will also be a high priority in this hands on training. Everything you need to know about 90% furnace installations is rolled into this training.
Agenda:
Day 1 - will cover tools and their use, removal of old furnace, LSW review, preparing new furnace and duct connections.
Day 2 - will cover installation guidelines, fuel connections, electric connections, venting/condensate removal, system start-up and job evaluation.
Both days consist of half classroom / half lab work
Dates;
Course covers the dates of November 29th & 30th
Prerequisites: Working knowledge of HVAC systems.
Class Size: 8
BPI CEU: 6
Instructors: Adam Harris - NYSWDA
Course Fees:
$120/person (WAP subgrantees), $220/person (affiliate members), $420/person (non-members)
Course fees include lunch and safety equipment used in the class
Click here to register
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Wednesday, November 30, 2011 (1 2 3 4 9 10 14 15 16 17 18 21 29 30)
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Event Title: 90% Furnace Install
Where: NYSWDA Training Center - East Syracuse
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST
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90% Furnace Install
This training is for:
EXPERIENCED HVAC techs
Course Description:
With the weatherization cost per unit average being increased from $4,500 to $6,500 per home, there is a great opportunity to install higher efficiency heating appliances. 90% Install is a training for EXPERIENCED HVAC techs looking to sharpen their install skills. In this training, attendees will cut and thread black iron pipe, become Tracpipe certified, work with high and low voltage wiring and learn to field manufacture plenum connections with common hand tools. Venting code and manufacturer specifications will also be a high priority in this hands on training. Everything you need to know about 90% furnace installations is rolled into this training.
Agenda:
Day 1 - will cover tools and their use, removal of old furnace, LSW review, preparing new furnace and duct connections.
Day 2 - will cover installation guidelines, fuel connections, electric connections, venting/condensate removal, system start-up and job evaluation.
Both days consist of half classroom / half lab work
Dates;
Course covers the dates of November 29th & 30th
Prerequisites: Working knowledge of HVAC systems.
Class Size: 8
BPI CEU: 6
Instructors: Adam Harris - NYSWDA
Course Fees:
$120/person (WAP subgrantees), $220/person (affiliate members), $420/person (non-members)
Course fees include lunch and safety equipment used in the class
Click here to register
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