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HEP Quality Control Inspecto r

 

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

 

Please note we are strictly following the Governor's guidelines.&nbs p; If your NY region is designated a "Red Zone" we are unable to take those attendees for in-house training.  Conversely, if WE beco me a "Red Zone" we will be unable to conduct in-house training.   Trainees from other states are allowed only if they are not o n the travel ban list for New York state.

As part of the COVID-19 state and federal protocols, NYSWD A has developed a Safety Plan to ensure the safety of you and your staff.&n bsp; Below are listed the measures being taken to secure the safety of your staff as well as ours.

Please read and fo llow 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 these protocols will be allowed!
< br />In addition, all attendees will be req uired to complete a Student Screening Checklist  prior t o attending the class.

 

Who Should Attend:< /em>

Weatherization agency post i nspectors and auditors, Home Performance contractors, Program compliance fi eld inspectors

 

Course Description:

NYSWDA'S Quality Control In spector (QCI) course is based on a National Renewable 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 co urse spans two (2) days of instruction with a focus on the job description/ duties outlined in the JTA. Students will be introduced to and practice the skills needed to become an effective Quality Control Inspector. These skil ls include performing an audit of the building, verifying alignment of the work performed against the work plan, observing the retrofit work in progre ss, understanding specifications and standards, performing various diagnost ic tests, including building airtightness and combustion safety, reporting findings and concerns, identifying corrective actions, effectively communic ating with the client, and determining the final pass/fail of the work perf ormed. This course includes access to course curriculum, videos, and resources that are updated frequently. Student s will take one written 25-question, multiple choice assessment at the end of the course. Upon successful completion of these tests, each student rece ives a course certificate of completion.

 

After comp letion of the classroom course at the end of day 2, students will challenge the BPI online 50 question test and after successful completion of this on line test will be BPI certified as Residential QC Inspectors. There is no p ractical BPI field test requirement.

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

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

 

< em>< span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"> Course Materials & Learning Resourc es< /span>

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

Content Framework (Modules)

  1. An introduction to the QC inspector Job Task Analysis (JTA), the NREL Standard Work Specifications (SWS), and B PI QCI certification testing
  2. QCI JTA Domain 1: In Process Evaluation
  3. QCI JTA Domain 11: Post Work E valuation
  4. QC I JTA Domain 111: Project Compliance and Completion

 Assessments and Evaluations

Formative assessments will be conducted by observ ation throughout classroom sessions. Redirection will be provided as observ ed. Opportunities for questions and answers are provided routinely througho ut all lessons. Successful completion of the course includes:

  • 100% attendance and participation (except in cases of extenuating circumstances, as determined by the Executive Director on a cas e by case basis, in which case make-up sessions       must b e approved in advance with the lead trainer);
  • A 70% average or above on written exam.

    • BPI Certification Testing

    This course is designed to prepare qualified students to take the BPI Qualit y Control Inspector certification exam. Qualified students are those that h old a current BPI Energy Auditor Certification.

    The online BPI QCI test is a fifty (50) qu estion multi-choice answer test with imbedded photos and a link to applicab le NREL SWS citations. There is no practical field test required for this c ertification.

     

    < 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 May 20-21, 2021 < /span>

     

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

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

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

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

     

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

    < span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt ;"> $375/person - NY Weathe rization subgrantees < /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 - affiliate members < /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 ;">$750/person - non-members < /span> < /p>

     

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

     

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

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    **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. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) BEFORE YOU REGISTER f or the course.

    < span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt ;"> < /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 ;">< span style="color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;">NYSWDA will not be responsibl e for hotel costs, travel to and from the training, breakfast and dinner me als, or incidentals. Lunches are ARE NOT included.< span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt ;">
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     Through the support of a grant from NYSERDA, and NYS HCR funding, we ar e able to provide quality training at discounted rates to NYSWDA members for this course.< span style="color: #000000;">< span style="font-family: Tahoma;">< span style="color: #000000;">

     

    Click here to register

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    HEP Quality Control Inspecto r

     

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

     

    Please note we are strictly following the Governor's guidelines.&nbs p; If your NY region is designated a "Red Zone" we are unable to take those attendees for in-house training.  Conversely, if WE beco me a "Red Zone" we will be unable to conduct in-house training.   Trainees from other states are allowed only if they are not o n the travel ban list for New York state.

    As part of the COVID-19 state and federal protocols, NYSWD A has developed a Safety Plan to ensure the safety of you and your staff.&n bsp; Below are listed the measures being taken to secure the safety of your staff as well as ours.

    Please read and fo llow NYSWDA Re-Opening Safety Protoco ls .  We are taking our re-opening very seriously.  These measures are for your safety as well as our staff. No exceptions to these protocols will be allowed!

    < span style="font-size: 12pt;">In addition, al l attendees will be required to complete a Student Screening Checklist prior to attending the class.

     

    Who Should Attend:

    Weatherization agency post inspectors and auditors, Home Performance contractors, Program compliance field inspectors< /p>

     

    Course Description:

    NYSWDA'S Quality Control Inspector (QCI) course is based on a National Renewable Energy Laboratory / U.S. Department of energy Job Task Analysis (JTA) of the same name.  < /span>https:www.nrel.gov/docs/fy1 8osti/70977.pdf

     

    < span style="color: black;">The lecture only course spans two (2) days of in struction with a focus on the job description/duties outlined in the JTA. S tudents will be introduced to and practice the skills needed to become an e ffective Quality Control Inspector. These skills include performing an audi t of the building, verifying alignment of the work performed against the wo rk plan, observing the retrofit work in progress, understanding specificati ons and standards, performing various diagnostic tests, including building airtightness and combustion safety, reporting findings and concerns, identi fying corrective actions, effectively communicating with the client, and de termining the final pass/fail of the work performed. This course inc ludes access to course curriculum, videos, and resources that are updated f requently. Students will take one written 25-qu estion, multiple choice assessment at the end of the course. Upon successfu l completion of these tests, each student receives a course certificate of completion.

     

    After completion of the classroom cours e at the end of day 2, students will challenge the BPI online 50 question t est and after successful completion of this online test will be BPI certifi ed as Residential QC Inspectors. There is no practical BPI field test requi rement.

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

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

     

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

    • Student Handbook for Weatherizati on Quality Control Inspector
    1. New York State Weatherization Program Small Buildings Field Guide< /em>
    2. NREL Standard Work Specifications (SWS) for single family homes
    3. BPI QC Inspector Scheme Handbook< /em>

    Content Framework (Modules)< /span>

    1. An introduction to the QC inspector Job Task Analysis (JTA), the NREL Standard Work Specifications (SWS), and BPI QCI certification testing< /span>
    2. QCI JTA Doma in 1: In Process Evaluation
    3. QCI JTA Domain 11: Post Work Evaluation
    4. QCI JTA Domain 111: Project Com pliance and Completion

     Assessm ents and Evaluations

    For mative assessments will be conducted by observation throughout classroom se ssions. Redirection will be provided as observed. Opportunities for questio ns and answers are provided routinely throughout all lessons. Successful co mpletion of the course includes:

    1. 100% att endance and participation (except in cases of extenuating circumstances, as determined by the Executive Director on a case by case basis, in which cas e make-up sessions       must be approved in advance with th e lead trainer);
    2. A 70% average or above on wr itten exam.

    BPI Certification Testing

    This course is designed to prepare qu alified students to take the BPI Quality Control Inspector certifica tion exam. Qualified students are those that hold a current BPI Energy Audi tor Certification.

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

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    < 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 ;"> Co urse covers the dates of May 20-21, 2021 < /span>

     

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

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

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

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

     

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

     

    < span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt ;"> < /span> < /span>  (Fin ancial assistance may be available from local NYS Department of Labor One-S top Centers)

     

    **Special note - if you wish to become an Aff iliate Member and save off the non-member rate, please contact Drew Eh rlich  (315-701-0440 ext. 225, This email address is being protected from spamb ots. 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 costs, travel to and from the training, breakfast and dinner meals, or incidentals. Lunches are ARE NOT included. < span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt ;"> < span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt ;">
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     Through the support of a grant from NYSERDA, and NYS HCR funding, we are able to provide quality training at discounted rates to NYSWDA members for this course. < span style="font-family: Calibri;"> < /span>

     

    Click here to register

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