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No exceptions to these protocols will be allowed !\n\nIn addition, all attendees will be required to complete a Student Scre ening Checklist (images/Student_Screening_Checklist.pdf) prior to attending the class.\n \nWho Should Attend:\nWeatherization agency post inspectors a nd auditors, Home Performance contractors, Program compliance field inspect ors\n \nCourse Description:\nNYSWDA'S Quality Control Inspector (QCI) cours e is based on a National Renewable Energy Laboratory / U.S. Department of e nergy Job Task Analysis (JTA) of the same name.  https:www.nrel.gov/docs/fy 18osti/70977.pdf\n \nThe lecture only course spans two (2) days of instruct ion with a focus on the job description/duties outlined in the JTA. Student s will be introduced to and practice the skills needed to become an effecti ve Quality Control Inspector. These skills include performing an audit of t he building, verifying alignment of the work performed against the work pla n, observing the retrofit work in progress, understanding specifications an d standards, performing various diagnostic tests, including building airtig htness and combustion safety, reporting findings and concerns, identifying corrective actions, effectively communicating with the client, and determin ing the final pass/fail of the work performed. This course includes access to course curriculum, videos, and resources that are updated frequently. St udents will take one written 25-question, multiple choice assessment at the end of the course. Upon successful completion of these tests, each student receives a course certificate of completion.\n \nAfter completion of the c lassroom course at the end of day 2, students will challenge the BPI online 50 question test and after successful completion of this online test will be BPI certified as Residential QC Inspectors. There is no practical BPI fi eld test requirement.\n \nPrerequisites;\nAll attendees must hold a current BPI Energy Auditor (EA) certification\n \nCourse Materials & Learning Resources\n\n - Student Handbook for Weatherization Quality Control Inspect orNew York State Weatherization Program Small Buildings Field GuideNREL Sta ndard Work Specifications (SWS) for single family homesBPI QC Inspector Sch eme Handbook \nContent Framework (Modules)\n An introduction to the QC insp ector Job Task Analysis (JTA), the NREL Standard Work Specifications (SWS), and BPI QCI certification testing QCI JTA Domain 1: In Process Evaluation QCI JTA Domain 11: Post Work Evaluation QCI JTA Domain 111: Project Complia nce and Completion \n Assessments and Evaluations\nFormative assessments wi ll be conducted by observation throughout classroom sessions. Redirection w ill be provided as observed. Opportunities for questions and answers are pr ovided routinely throughout all lessons. Successful completion of the cours e includes: \n100% attendance and participation (except in cases of extenua ting circumstances, as determined by the Executive Director on a case by ca se basis, in which case make-up sessions       must be approved in advance with the lead trainer);A 70% average or above on written exam. \nBPI Certif ication Testing\nThis course is designed to prepare qualified students to t ake the BPI Quality Control Inspector certification exam. Qualified student s are those that hold a current BPI Energy Auditor Certification.\nThe onli ne BPI QCI test is a fifty (50) question multi-choice answer test with imbe dded photos and a link to applicable NREL SWS citations. There is no practi cal field test required for this certification.\n \nDates; Course covers th e dates of September 2-3 2020\n \nClass size; 6\n \nBPI CEU's; 2.5\n \nInst ructor; Matt Redmond - Director of Training, NYSWDA\n \nCourse Fees;\n$375/ person - NY Weatherization subgrantees \n$375/person - affiliate members \n $750/person - non-members \n \nBPI Fees;\n$200/person - 50-question written  QCI test\n \n  (Financial assistance may be available from local NYS Depar tment of Labor One-Stop Centers)\n \n**Special note - if you wish to become an Affiliate Member and save off the non-member rate, please contact Drew Ehrlich  (315-701-0440 ext. 225, This email address is being protected from spambots. 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Lunches are ARE NOT included.\n\n \n Through the support of a grant from NYSERDA, and NYS HCR funding, we are able to provide qualit y training at discounted rates to NYSWDA members for this course.\n \nClick here to register (index.php?option=com_civicrm&task=civicrm/event/regi ster&reset=1&id=11369)\n X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

HEP Quality Control Inspecto r

 

Training Location: NYSWDA Training Center – 5869 Fisher R oad, East Syracuse, NY 13057

 

Training will be available to th ose in NY whose regions have been designated for Phase Three.  If your NY region is still in Phase Two, you will not be allowed to attend training until your region attains Phase Three status.  Trainees from other state s will need to provide documentation that shows their respective regio ns have been cleared for training.

As par t of the COVID-19 state and federal protocols, NYSWDA has developed a Safet y Plan to ensure the safety of you and your staff.  Below are listed t he measures being taken to secure the safety of your staff as well as ours.

Please read and follow NYSWDA Re- Opening Safety Protocols .  We are taking our re-opening very seriously.  These measures are for your safety as well as our staff. No exceptions to t hese protocols will be allowed!

 In addition, all attendees will be required to complete a Student Screening Checklist prior to attending the class.

 

Wh o Should Attend:

Weat herization agency post inspectors and auditors, Home Performance contractor s, Program compliance field inspectors

 

Course Des cription:

NYS WDA'S Quality Control Inspector (QCI) course is based on a National Renewab le Energy Laboratory / U.S. Department of energy Job Task Analysis (JTA) of the same name.  https:www.nrel.gov/docs/fy18osti/70977.pdf

 

The lecture only course spans two (2) days of instruction with a focus on the job description/duties outlined in the JTA. Students will be introd uced to and practice the skills needed to become an effective Quality Contr ol Inspector. These skills include performing an audit of the building, ver ifying alignment of the work performed against the work plan, observing the retrofit work in progress, understanding specifications and standards, per forming various diagnostic tests, including building airtightness and combu stion safety, reporting findings and concerns, identifying corrective actio ns, effectively communicating with the client, and determining the final pa ss/fail of the work performed. This course includes access to course curriculum, videos, and resources that are updated frequently. Students will take one written 25-question, multiple choic e assessment at the end of the course. Upon successful completion of these tests, each student receives a course certificate of completion.

 

After completion of the classroom course at the end of day 2, students will challenge the BPI online 50 question test and after successf ul completion of this online test will be BPI certified as Residential QC I nspectors. There is no practical BPI field test requirement.

 

< span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt ;"> Prerequisites;< /span> < /span>

< span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt ;"> All attendees must hold a current BPI Energy Audit or (EA) certification< /span>

 

< span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"> Course Ma terials & Learning Resources< /span> < /span>

  1. New York State Weatherization Program Small Buildings Field Guide
  2. NREL Standard Work Specifications (SWS) for single family homes
  3. BPI QC Inspector Scheme Handbook

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Content Framework (Modules)

  1. An introduction to the QC inspector Job Task Analysis (JTA), the NREL Stand ard Work Specifications (SWS), and BPI QCI certification testing
  2. QCI JTA Domain 1: In P rocess Evaluation
  3. QCI JTA Domain 11: Post Work Evaluation
  4. QCI JTA Domain 111: Project Compliance an d Completion

 

 Assessments and Evaluations

Formati ve assessments will be conducted by observation throughout classroom sessio ns. Redirection will be provided as observed. Opportunities for questions a nd answers are provided routinely throughout all lessons. Successful comple tion of the course includes:

  1. 100% attenda nce and participation (except in cases of extenuating circumstances, as det ermined by the Executive Director on a case by case basis, in which case ma ke-up sessions       must be approved in advance with the le ad trainer);
  2. A 70% average or above on writte n exam.

 

BPI Certification Testing

Th is course is designed to prepare qualified students to take the BPI Quality Control Inspector certifi cation exam. Qualified students are those that hold a current BPI Energy Au ditor Certification.

The online BPI QCI test is a fifty (50) question multi-choice answer test with imbedded photos and a link to applicable NREL SWS citations. Ther e is no practical field test required for this certification.

 

< span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt ;">Dates; < /span> < span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt ;"> Course covers the dates of September 2-3 2020 < /span>

 

< p>< span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt ;"> < span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt ;">Class size; 6< /span> < /span>

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< span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt ;"> BPI CEU's; 2.5< /span>

 

< span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt ;"> < span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt ;"> Instructor; Matt Redmond - Director of Training, NYSWDA < /span>

 

< span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt ;"> < span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt ;"> Course Fees< /span>;< /span>

< span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt ;"> < span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt ;">$375/person - NY Weatherization subg rantees < /span>

< span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt ;"> < span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt ;">$375/person - affiliate members < /span> < /span>

< span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt ;"> $750/person - non-members < /span>

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BPI Fees;
$200/person - 50-question written QCI test

 

< span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt ;"> < /span> < /span>  (Financial assistance may be available from local NYS Departmen t of Labor One-Stop Centers)

 

< span style="background: white; color: #02613f; font-family: 'Georgia','seri f';">**Special note - if you wish to become an Affiliate Member and save off the non-member rate, please cont act Drew Ehrlich  (315-701-0440 ext. 225, This email address is being prot ected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) BEFORE YOU REGISTER for the course .

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< span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt ;"> NYSWDA will not be responsible for hotel c osts, travel to and from the training, breakfast and dinner meals, or incid entals. Lunches are ARE NOT included. < span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt ;"> < span style="font-family: Calibri;">
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 Through t he support of a grant from NYSERDA, and NYS HCR funding, we are able to pro vide quality training at& nbsp;discounted rates to NYSWDA members for this course.< /span>

 

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