Boot Camp
Please note we are strictly following the Governor'
s guidelines. If your NY region is designated a "Red Zone" we are unable to take t
hose attendees for in-house training. Conversely, if WE become a "Red
Zone" we will be unable to conduct in-house training. Tr
ainees from other states are allowed only if they are not on
the travel ban list for New York state.
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ocols, NYSWDA has developed a Safety Plan to ensure the safety of you and y
our staff. Below are listed the measures being taken to secure the sa
fety of your staff as well as ours.
Please read and follow
In addition, all attendees will b
e required to complete a Student Screening Checklist prior to attending the class.
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Who Should Attend;
Entry level field staff and weatherization contracto
rs - see detailed below.
Course
This intensive 4-day training based at NYSWDA's Energy Efficiency Tr
aining Center (Building 2) in East Syracuse, is a great introduction to bui
lding science principles and hands-on air sealing, dense pack and loose fil
l cellulose insulation installation. Using our state-of-the-art realistic w
all, ceiling and attic props, trainees will learn the techniques needed to
effectively weatherize our clients' homes.
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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.
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< p>All three HCR mandatory trainings are covered in this course: < /p>< span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; color: black; font-size: 12pt; ">Please 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.
Day One
Tuesday - 11:00am - 4:30pm: Residential Health & Safety Fundamentals
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Day Two
Wednesday - 9:00am - 4:30pm: Introduction to Building Science an d Air Sealing Techniques, introduction to infrared cameras, introduction to basic residential framing details with an emphasis on common air sealing a reas and building codes requirements for clearance to combustibles.< /span>
Day Three
Thursday - 9:00am - 4:30p m: Lead Safe Work Practices
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Day Four
Friday - 9:00am - 4:00pm: All day lab session tool/equipment safet y, lead safe jobsite setup, air sealing techniques, dense pack and loose fi ll cellulose installation techniques. Afternoon lab session: fundamentals o f blower door setup and operation, plus jobsite and lead safe cleanup skill s, training skills review, question and answer session, awarding of Certifi cates of Completion.
Dates;
Course covers the dates of February 16-19, 2021
Start Times: Tuesday 11:00am then Wednesday-Frida
y 9:00am
End Times: Tuesday - Friday
4:30pm
Other Notes:
Due to the nature of the training,
all attendees will be required to sign a waiver of liability and a photo/vi
deo release form at the start of the training.
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Prerequisites: None
C
lass Size: 6
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Instructors:<
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NYSWDA
Course
Fees;<
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$950/person - NY Weatherization Sub-grante
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$950/person - affiliate members
$1,450/person - non-members
Lunches are inclu ded for each day.
**Special note - if you wish to become an Affiliate Member, and&n bsp;save off the non-member rate, please contact Drew Ehrlich (31 5-701-0440 ext. 225, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaSc ript enabled to view it.) BEFORE YOU REGISTER for the course.
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NYSWDA will not be responsi ble for hotel costs, travel to and from the training, breakfast and dinner meals, or incidentals.
Through the support of NYS HCR funding, we are able to provide quality training at dis counted rates to NYSWDA members.
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