Boot Camp
Training will be available to those in NY whose reg
ions 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 Phas
e Three status. Trainees from other states will
need to provide documentation that shows their respective regions have been
cleared for training.
As part of the COVID-19 state and federal protocols, NYSWDA has
developed a Safety Plan to ensure the safety of you and your staff.
Below are listed the measures being taken to secure the safety of your staf
f as well as ours.
Please read and
follow NYSWDA Re-Opening Safety Protocols
. We are taking our re-openi
ng very seriously. These measures are for your safety as well as our
staff. No exceptions to these protocols will be allowed!
In addition, all attendees will be required to com
plete a Student Screenin
g Checklist prior to attending the class.
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Course Descript
ion;
This inten
sive 4-day training based at NYSWDA's Energy Efficiency Training Center (Bu
ilding 2) in East Syracuse, is a great introduction to building science pri
nciples and hands-on air sealing, dense pack and loose fill cellulose insul
ation installation. Using our state-of-the-art realistic wall, ceiling and
attic props, trainees will learn the techniques needed to effectively weath
erize our clients' homes.
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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.
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All three HC R mandatory trainings are covered in this course:
Please referenc e the WAP Policies and Procedures manual for further details. The above-lis ted trainings are mandatory for the 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 is mandatory that they receive this traini ng within six (6) months of their start date. These mandatory training sess ions must be repeated every three (3) years by subgrantee personnel who occ upy these positions.
Agenda
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Day One
Monday - 11:00am - 4:30pm: Residenti al Health & Safety Fundamentals
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Day Two
Tuesday - 9:00am - 4:30pm: Introduction to Building Science and Air Sealing Techni ques, introduction to infrared cameras, introduction to basic residential f raming details with an emphasis on common air sealing areas and building co des requirements for clearance to combustibles.
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Wednesday - 9:00am - 4:30pm: Lead Safe Work P ractices
Day Four
Thursday - 9:00am - 4:00pm: All day lab session tool/equipment safety, lead safe jobs ite setup, air sealing techniques, dense pack and loose fill cellulose inst allation techniques. Afternoon lab session: fundamentals of blower door set up and operation, plus jobsite and lead safe cleanup skills, training skill s review, question and answer session, awarding of Certificates of Completi on.
Cou
rse covers the dates of December 7-10, 2020
Start Times: Monday 11:00am then Tues.-Thurs. 9:00am
End Times: Monday - Thursday 4:30pm
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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 th
e start of the training.
Class Size: 6
BPI CEU: 16
Course Fees;
$950/person - NY Weatherization Sub-grantees
$950/person - affiliate members
$1,450/perso n - non-members
Lunches are included for each day.
**Special note -&
nbsp;if you wish to become an Affiliate Member, and save off the non-m
ember rate, please contact Drew Ehrlich (315-701-0440 ext. 225,&n
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t.) BEFORE YOU REGISTER
NYSWDA will not be responsible for hotel costs, t ravel to and from the training, breakfast and dinner meals, or incidentals.
Through the supp
ort of NYS HCR funding, we are able to provide