BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//jEvents 2.0 for Joomla//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20251102T010000 RDATE:20260308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:America/New_York EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20261101T010000 RDATE:20270314T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:America/New_York EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20271107T010000 RDATE:20280312T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:America/New_York EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20281105T010000 RDATE:20290311T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:America/New_York EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20291104T010000 RDATE:20300310T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:America/New_York EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20301103T010000 RDATE:20310309T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:America/New_York EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250621T090000 RDATE:20251102T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:America/New_York EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T030000 RDATE:20261101T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:America/New_York EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20270314T030000 RDATE:20271107T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:America/New_York EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20280312T030000 RDATE:20281105T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:America/New_York EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20290311T030000 RDATE:20291104T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:America/New_York EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20300310T030000 RDATE:20301103T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:America/New_York EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3f30cbefad5aa29fddbdabd6cd0b11eb CATEGORIES:At Syracuse CREATED:20260507T133223 SUMMARY:Boot Camp for Weatherization Installers LOCATION:NYSWDA Training Center - East Syracuse DESCRIPTION:Boot Camp\n \nTraining Location: NYSWDA Training Center (Building 2) - 5869 Fisher Road, East Syracuse, NY 13057\n \nWho Should Attend;\nEntry level f ield staff and weatherization contractors - see detailed below.\n \nCourse Description;\nThis intensive 4-day training based at NYSWDA's Energy Effici ency Training Center (Building 2) in East Syracuse, is a great introduction to building science principles and hands-on air sealing, dense pack and lo ose fill cellulose insulation installation. Using our state-of-the-art real istic wall, ceiling and attic props, trainees will learn the techniques nee ded to effectively weatherize our clients' homes.\n\nDuring this course, th e trainees will be introduced to both HCR and BPI standards and regulations on Health & Safety, Lead Safe work practices and safe and proper use o f tools and equipment. Trainees will also become proficient on the set up o f blower doors and understand basic use of an infrared camera during air se aling operations.\n \n\nAll three HCR mandatory trainings are covered in th is course: \nAir Sealing - mandatory for WX directors, energy auditors, pos t inspectors, crew chiefs and crew personnelHealth & Safety - mandatory for WX directors, energy auditors, post inspectors, crew chiefs and heatin g technicians\n - Lead Safe Weatherization - mandatory for all employees wh o may come in contact with lead based paint while performing their duties\n \nPlease reference the WAP Policies and Procedures manual for further detai ls. The above-listed trainings are mandatory for the positions stated. If a subgrantee hires a new employee into one of these postions, or a current e mployee transfers into one of these positions, it is mandatory that they re ceive this training within six (6) months of their start date. These mandat ory training sessions must be repeated every three (3) years by subgrantee personnel who occupy these positions.\n  \nAgenda; \nDay One\n9AM-9:20 intr o’s\n9:20AM 10:15  Health and safety presentation until worst case\n10:15AM -10:30AM Break\n10:30AM -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.\nNoon-1PM Lunch\n1P M-4PM Remainer of health and safety power point\n \nDay Two\n9AM to 10:15AM LSW power points\n10:15am-10:30AM Break\n10:30AM-noon  LSW power points an d videos\n12PM-1PM Lunch\n1PM-2:30 PM LSW power points and videos and lead safe test\n2:30-4PM LSW hands on activities including Making of an I door, Vertical enclosure and PPE and showing of the positive pressure system\n \n Day Three\n9AM-10:15 AM (Finish, if necessary any material not covered from Day 1)\n10:15-10:30AM Break\n10:30- 12:00 PM Air sealing presentation\n12; 00PM-1PM Lunch break\n1PM-4PM Air sealing hands on activities group will be split into two. Balloon framed wall discussion and techniques and drill wa ll. Group 2 will work on the balloon frame wall and the rim joist spray foa m.\n \nDay Four\n9AM- 10:30AM Finish up any remaining Power points\n10:30AM - 12PM Hands on activities to include recessed light enclosure chimney air sealing and Insulation lab presentation\n12PM-1PM Lunch\n1PM-2:30PM Switch groups and repeat the above material\n2:30PM-3:15PM questions/ graduation a nd dismissal\n \nDates;\nCourse covers the dates of June 22-25, 2026\nStart Times:  ALL DAYS - 9:00am\nEnd Times: ALL DAYS 4:00pm\n \nOther Notes:\nDu e to the nature of the training, all attendees will be required to sign a w aiver of liability and a photo/video release form at the start of the train ing.\n \nPrerequisites: None\n\nClass Size: 10\n\nBPI CEU: 32\n\nInstructor s:, Joe Ilacqua, NYSWDA\n\n\nCourse Fees; \n$950/person - NY Weatherization Sub-grantees \n$950/person - affiliate members \n$1,450/person - non-membe rs \n\nStudents will receive a lunch break but lunches are no longer provid ed.\n \n**Special note - if you wish to become an Affiliate Member, and sav e off the non-member rate, please contact Karen McMahon (315-701-0440 ext. 223, This email address is being protected from spambots. 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Boot Camp

 

Training Location: NYSWDA Training Center (Building 2) - 5869 Fisher Roa d, East Syracuse, NY 13057

 

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
1PM-2:30 PM LSW power points and videos and lead safe test
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
1PM-2:30PM Switch groups and repeat the above materia l
2:30PM-3:15PM questions/ graduation and dismissal

 

Dates;
Course covers the dates of June 22-25, 2026
Start Times:  ALL DAYS - 9:00am
End Times : ALL DAYS 4:00pm

 

Other Notes:
Due to the nature of the training, al l attendees will be required to sign a waiver of liability and a photo/vide o release form at the start of the training.

 

Prerequisites: None


Class Size: 10


BPI CEU: 32


Instructors:, Joe Ilacqua, NYSWDA


Course Fees;

$95 0/person - NY Weatherization Sub-grantees

$9 50/person - affiliate members

$1,450/person - non-member s

Students will receive a lunch break but lunches are no longer provided.

 

**Special note - if you wish to b ecome an Affiliate Member, and save off the non-member rate, please co ntact Karen McMahon (315-701-0440 ext. 223, This email address is being protected fr om spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)&nb sp;BE FORE YOU REGISTER for the course.

 

  

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