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:20250830T090000 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:2e63246518323c58136ed2e015bb577a CATEGORIES:At Syracuse CREATED:20260707T141430 SUMMARY:Boot Camp for Weatherization Installers LOCATION:NYSWDA Training Center - East Syracuse DESCRIPTION:Boot Camp\n  \n Training Location: NYSWDA Training Center (Building 2) - 58 69 Fisher Road, East Syracuse, NY 13057\n  \n Who Should Attend;\nEntry lev el field staff and weatherization contractors - see detailed below.\n  \n C ourse Description;\nThis intensive 4-day training based at NYSWDA's Energy Efficiency Training Center (Building 2) in East Syracuse, is a great introd uction to building science principles and hands-on air sealing, dense pack and loose fill cellulose insulation installation. Using our state-of-the-ar t realistic wall, ceiling and attic props, trainees will learn the techniqu es needed to effectively weatherize our clients' homes.\n  \n During this c ourse, the trainees will be introduced to both HCR and BPI standards and re gulations on Health & Safety, Lead Safe work practices and safe and pro per 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 duri ng air sealing operations.\n  \n  \n All three HCR mandatory trainings are covered in this course: \n Air Sealing - mandatory for WX directors, energ y auditors, post inspectors, crew chiefs and crew personnel Health & Sa fety - mandatory for WX directors, energy auditors, post inspectors, crew c hiefs and heating technicians \n - Lead Safe Weatherization - mandatory for all employees who may come in contact with lead based paint while performi ng their duties\n\n Please reference the WAP Policies and Procedures manua l for further details. The above-listed trainings are mandatory for the pos itions stated. If a subgrantee hires a new employee into one of these posti ons, or a current employee transfers into one of these positions, it is man datory that they receive this training within six (6) months of their start date. These mandatory training sessions must be repeated every three (3) y ears by subgrantee personnel who occupy these positions.\n   \n Agenda; \nD ay One\n 9AM-9:20 intro’s\n9:20AM 10:15  Health and safety presentation unt il worst case\n10:15AM-10:30AM Break\n10:30AM -Noon- Split group into 2 gro ups to conduct worst case depressurization and combustion safety testing in pressure house. One group to do blower door set up with hoses and manomete r.\nNoon-1PM Lunch\n1PM-4PM Remainer of health and safety power point\n  \n Day Two\n 9AM to 10:15AM LSW power points\n10:15am-10:30AM Break\n10:30AM- noon  LSW power points and videos\n12PM-1PM Lunch\n1PM-2:30 PM LSW power po ints and videos and lead safe test\n2:30-4PM LSW hands on activities includ ing Making of an I door, Vertical enclosure and PPE and showing of the posi tive pressure system\n  \n Day Three\n 9AM-10:15 AM (Finish, if necessary a ny material not covered from Day 1)\n10:15-10:30AM Break\n10:30- 12:00 PM A ir 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 wall. Group 2 will work on the balloon frame wall and the rim joist spray foam.\n  \n Day Four\n 9AM- 10:30AM Finish up any remaining Power points\n10:30AM- 12PM Hands on activities to include recess ed light enclosure chimney air sealing and Insulation lab presentation\n12P M-1PM Lunch\n1PM-2:30PM Switch groups and repeat the above material\n2:30PM -3:15PM questions/ graduation and dismissal\n  \n Dates;\nCourse covers the dates of August 31 - September 3, 2026\nStart Times:  ALL DAYS - 9:00am\nE nd Times: ALL DAYS 4:00pm\n  \n Other Notes:\nDue to the nature of the trai ning, all attendees will be required to sign a waiver of liability and a ph oto/video release form at the start of the training.\n  \n Prerequisites: N one\n \nClass Size: 10\n \nBPI CEU: 32\n \nInstructors:, Joe Ilacqua, NYSWD A\n\n \nCourse Fees; \n $950/person - NY Weatherization Sub-grantees \n $95 0/person - affiliate members \n $1,450/person - non-members \n  \n Students will receive a lunch break but lunches are no longer provided.\n  \n **Spe cial note - if you wish to become an Affiliate Member, and save off the non -member rate, please contact Karen McMahon (315-701-0440 ext. 223, This ema il address is being protected from spambots. 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Boot Camp

 

Tr aining Location: NYSWDA Training Center (Building 2) - 5869 Fisher Road, Ea st Syracuse, NY 13057

 

Who Should Attend;< br />Entry level field staff and weatherizatio n contractors - see detailed below.

 

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 realisti c wall, ceiling and attic props, trainees will learn the techniques needed to effectively weatherize our clients' homes.

 

< span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 12p t;">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 inf rared 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 the positions stated. If a subgrantee hires a new employee in to one of these postions, or a current employee transfers into one of these positions, it is mandatory that they receive this training within six (6) months of their start date. These mandatory training sessions must be repea ted every three (3) years by subgrantee personnel who occupy these position s.

  

Agenda; 
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 case depressurization and combustion safety testing in pressure house. One group 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 power point s
10:15am-10:30AM Break
< span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">10:30AM-noon  LSW power points and videos
12PM-1PM Lunch
1PM-2:30 PM LSW power points and videos and lead safe test
2:30-4PM LSW hands on activities including Ma king of an I door, Vertical enclosure and PPE and showing of the positive p ressure system

 

Day Three

9AM-10:15 AM (Finis h, if necessary any material not covered from Day 1)
10:15-10:30AM Break
1 0:30- 12:00 PM Air sealing presentation
12;00PM-1PM Lunch break
1PM-4PM Air sealing hands on activities group will be spli t into two. Balloon framed wall discussion and techniques and drill wall. G roup 2 will work on the balloon frame wall and the rim joist spray foam.

 

Day Four

9AM- 10:30AM Finish up any remaining Power points
10:30AM- 12PM Hands on a ctivities to include recessed light enclosure chimney air sealing and Insul ation lab presentation
12PM-1PM Lunch
1PM-2:30PM Switch groups and repeat the above material
2:30PM-3:15PM ques tions/ graduation and dismissal

 

Dates;
Course covers the dates of August 31 - Se ptember 3, 2026
Start Times:  ALL DAYS - 9:00am
End Times: ALL DAYS 4:00pm

 

Other Notes:
Due to the nature of the training, all attendees will be required to sign a waiver of liabil ity and a photo/video release form at the start of the training.

 

Prerequisites : None


Class Size: 10


BPI CEU: 32


Instructors:, Joe Ilacqua, NYSWDA


Course Fees;

$950/person - NY Weatherization Sub-gran tees

$950/person - affiliate members

< p>$1,450/person - non-members

 

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

 

**Special note - if you wish to become an Affiliate Member, and save off the non-member rate, please contact Karen McMahon (31 5-701-0440 ext. 223, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.