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NYSWDA's Training Calendar
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Monday, February 6, 2012 |
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Event Title: Entry Level Weatherization Installer Boot Camp
Where: NYSWDA Training Center, Building II, East Syracuse
Monday, February 6, 2012
Time: 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM EST
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Boot Camp
Course Description:
This intensive 4-day training based at NYSWDA's Energy Efficiency Training Center (Building 2) in East Syracuse, 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 HCR 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 HCR 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 February 6th through 9th
Start Time: Monday 11:00am/Tues.-Thurs. 9:00am
End Time: Monday - Thursday 4:30pm
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: 16
BPI CEU: 16
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;
$200/person - Weatherization Sub-grantees
$600/person - affiliate members
$800/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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Tuesday, February 7, 2012 (6 7 8 9 23 24)
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Event Title: Entry Level Weatherization Installer Boot Camp
Where: NYSWDA Training Center, Building II, East Syracuse
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EST
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Boot Camp
Course Description:
This intensive 4-day training based at NYSWDA's Energy Efficiency Training Center (Building 2) in East Syracuse, 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 HCR 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 HCR 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 February 6th through 9th
Start Time: Monday 11:00am/Tues.-Thurs. 9:00am
End Time: Monday - Thursday 4:30pm
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: 16
BPI CEU: 16
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;
$200/person - Weatherization Sub-grantees
$600/person - affiliate members
$800/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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Wednesday, February 8, 2012 (6 7 8 9 23 24)
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Event Title: Entry Level Weatherization Installer Boot Camp
Where: NYSWDA Training Center, Building II, East Syracuse
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EST
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Boot Camp
Course Description:
This intensive 4-day training based at NYSWDA's Energy Efficiency Training Center (Building 2) in East Syracuse, 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 HCR 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 HCR 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 February 6th through 9th
Start Time: Monday 11:00am/Tues.-Thurs. 9:00am
End Time: Monday - Thursday 4:30pm
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: 16
BPI CEU: 16
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;
$200/person - Weatherization Sub-grantees
$600/person - affiliate members
$800/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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Thursday, February 9, 2012 (6 7 8 9 23 24)
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Event Title: Entry Level Weatherization Installer Boot Camp
Where: NYSWDA Training Center, Building II, East Syracuse
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EST
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Boot Camp
Course Description:
This intensive 4-day training based at NYSWDA's Energy Efficiency Training Center (Building 2) in East Syracuse, 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 HCR 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 HCR 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 February 6th through 9th
Start Time: Monday 11:00am/Tues.-Thurs. 9:00am
End Time: Monday - Thursday 4:30pm
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: 16
BPI CEU: 16
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;
$200/person - Weatherization Sub-grantees
$600/person - affiliate members
$800/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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Thursday, February 23, 2012 (6 7 8 9 23 24)
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Event Title: 90% Furnace Install
Where: NYSWDA Training Center - East Syracuse
Thursday, February 23, 2012
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 February 23th & 24th
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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Friday, February 24, 2012 (6 7 8 9 23 24)
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Event Title: 90% Furnace Install
Where: NYSWDA Training Center - East Syracuse
Friday, February 24, 2012
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 February 23th & 24th
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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