Boot Camp
Who Shoul
d Attend;
Entry level field staff and wea
therization contractors - see detailed below.
Course
Descript
ion;
This intensive 4-day training bas
ed at NYSWDA's Energy Efficiency Training Center (Building 2) in East Syrac
use, is a great introduction to building science principles and hands-on ai
r sealing, dense pack and loose fill cellulose insulation installation. Usi
ng our state-of-the-art realistic wall, ceiling and attic props, trainees w
ill learn the techniques needed to effectively weatherize our clients' home
s.
During this course, the trai nees will be introduced to both HCR and BPI standards and regulations on He alth & Safety, Lead Safe work practices and safe and proper use of tool s and equipment. Trainees will also become proficient on the set up of blow er doors and understand basic use of an infrared camera during air sealing operations.
All three HCR mandatory trainings are covered in this course:
Please reference the WAP Policies and Procedures manual for further details. The above-listed trainings are mandatory for th e positions stated. If a subgrantee hires a new employee into one of these postions, or a current employee transfers into one of these positions, it i s mandatory that they receive this training within six (6) months of their start date. These mandatory training sessions must be repeated every three (3) years by subgrantee personnel who occupy these positions.
Agenda;<
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Day One
9AM-9:20 intro’s
9:20AM 10:15 Health and safety presentation until worst case
10:15AM-10:30AM Break
10:30AM -Noon- Split group into 2 groups to conduct worst c
ase depressurization and combustion safety testing in pressure house. One g
roup to do blower door set up with hoses and manometer.
Noon-1PM Lunch
1PM
-4PM Remainer of health and safety power point
Day Two
9AM to 10:15AM LSW po
wer points
10:15am-10:30AM Break
10:30AM-noon LSW power points and v
ideos
12PM-1PM Lunch
2:30-4PM LSW hands on activitie
s including Making of an I door, Vertical enclosure and PPE and showing of
the positive pressure system
Day Three
9AM-10:15 AM (Finish, if necessary any material not covere
d from Day 1)
10:15-10:30AM Break
10:30- 12:00 PM Air sealing presentation
12;00PM-1
PM Lunch break
1PM-4PM Air sealing ha
nds on activities group will be split into two. Balloon framed wall discuss
ion and techniques and drill wall. Group 2 will work on the balloon frame w
all and the rim joist spray foam.
Day Four
9AM- 10:30AM Finish up any remaining Power points
10:30AM- 12PM Hands on activities to incl
ude recessed light enclosure chimney air sealing and Insulation lab present
ation
12PM-1PM Lunch
Dates;
Course covers the dates of February 9-12, 2026
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/span>Start Times: ALL DAYS - 9:00am
End Ti
mes: ALL DAYS 4:00pm
Other Notes:
Due to the nature of the training,
all attendees will be required to sign a waiver of liability and a photo/v
ideo release form at the start of the training.
Prerequisites:
Class Size
: 10
BPI CEU
Instructors:, Joe Ilacqua, NYSWDA
$950/ person - NY Weatherization Sub-grantees
$950 /person - affiliate members
$1,450/person - non-members
Students will receive a lunch break but lunches are no longer provided.
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Boot Camp
Who Shoul
d Attend;
Entry level field staff and wea
therization contractors - see detailed below.
Course
Descript
ion;
This intensive 4-day training bas
ed at NYSWDA's Energy Efficiency Training Center (Building 2) in East Syrac
use, is a great introduction to building science principles and hands-on ai
r sealing, dense pack and loose fill cellulose insulation installation. Usi
ng our state-of-the-art realistic wall, ceiling and attic props, trainees w
ill learn the techniques needed to effectively weatherize our clients' home
s.
During this course, the trai nees will be introduced to both HCR and BPI standards and regulations on He alth & Safety, Lead Safe work practices and safe and proper use of tool s and equipment. Trainees will also become proficient on the set up of blow er doors and understand basic use of an infrared camera during air sealing operations.
All three HCR mandatory trainings are covered in this course:
Please reference the WAP Policies and Procedures manual for further details. The above-listed trainings are mandatory for th e positions stated. If a subgrantee hires a new employee into one of these postions, or a current employee transfers into one of these positions, it i s mandatory that they receive this training within six (6) months of their start date. These mandatory training sessions must be repeated every three (3) years by subgrantee personnel who occupy these positions.
Agenda;<
/span>
Day One
9AM-9:20 intro’s
9:20AM 10:15 Health and safety presentation until worst case
10:15AM-10:30AM Break
10:30AM -Noon- Split group into 2 groups to conduct worst c
ase depressurization and combustion safety testing in pressure house. One g
roup to do blower door set up with hoses and manometer.
Noon-1PM Lunch
1PM
-4PM Remainer of health and safety power point
Day Two
9AM to 10:15AM LSW po
wer points
10:15am-10:30AM Break
10:30AM-noon LSW power points and v
ideos
12PM-1PM Lunch
2:30-4PM LSW hands on activitie
s including Making of an I door, Vertical enclosure and PPE and showing of
the positive pressure system
Day Three
9AM-10:15 AM (Finish, if necessary any material not covere
d from Day 1)
10:15-10:30AM Break
10:30- 12:00 PM Air sealing presentation
12;00PM-1
PM Lunch break
1PM-4PM Air sealing ha
nds on activities group will be split into two. Balloon framed wall discuss
ion and techniques and drill wall. Group 2 will work on the balloon frame w
all and the rim joist spray foam.
Day Four
9AM- 10:30AM Finish up any remaining Power points
10:30AM- 12PM Hands on activities to incl
ude recessed light enclosure chimney air sealing and Insulation lab present
ation
12PM-1PM Lunch
Dates;
Course covers the dates of February 9-12, 2026
<
/span>Start Times: ALL DAYS - 9:00am
End Ti
mes: ALL DAYS 4:00pm
Other Notes:
Due to the nature of the training,
all attendees will be required to sign a waiver of liability and a photo/v
ideo release form at the start of the training.
Prerequisites:
Class Size
: 10
BPI CEU
Instructors:, Joe Ilacqua, NYSWDA
$950/ person - NY Weatherization Sub-grantees
$950 /person - affiliate members
$1,450/person - non-members
Students will receive a lunch break but lunches are no longer provided.
< span style="background: white; color: #02613f; font-family: Georgia, serif; ">**Special note - if you wish to bec ome an Affiliate Member, and save off the non-member rate, please cont act Karen McMahon (315-701-0440 ext. 223, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) ;BEFO RE YOU REGISTER for the course .
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