Boot Camp
Please note we are strictly following the Governor'
s guidelines. NYSWDA will now allow vaccinated attendees to be
unmasked at the training center. All those who who are not vaccinate
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Who Should Attend;
Entry level field staff and weatherization contractors - see deta
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Course Desc
ription;
This i
ntensive 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 i
nsulation installation. Using our state-of-the-art realistic wall, ceiling
and attic props, trainees will learn the techniques needed to effectively w
eatherize our clients' homes.
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During th is course, the trainees will be introduced to both HCR and BPI standards an d 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 infrared camera during air sealing operations.
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All thre e HCR mandatory trainings are covered in this course:
Please refe rence the WAP Policies and Procedures manual for further details. The above -listed trainings are mandatory for the positions stated. If a subgrantee h ires a new employee into one of these postions, or a current employee trans fers into one of these positions, it is mandatory that they receive this tr aining within six (6) months of their start date. These mandatory training sessions must be repeated every three (3) years by subgrantee personnel who occupy these positions.
Ag
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Monday - 11:00am - 4:30pm: Resid ential Health & Safety Fundamentals
Day Two
Tue sday - 9:00am - 4:30pm: Introduction to Building Science and Air Sealing Te chniques, introduction to infrared cameras, introduction to basic residenti al framing details with an emphasis on common air sealing areas and buildin g codes requirements for clearance to combustibles.
Day Three
Wednesday - 9:00am - 4:30pm: Lead Safe Wo rk Practices
Day Four
Thursd ay - 9:00am - 4:00pm: All day lab session tool/equipment safety, lead safe jobsite setup, air sealing techniques, dense pack and loose fill cellulose installation techniques. Afternoon lab session: fundamentals of blower door setup and operation, plus jobsite and lead safe cleanup skills, training s kills review, question and answer session, awarding of Certificates of Comp letion.
Dates;
Course covers the dates of October 18-21, 2021
Start Times: Monday 11:00am then Tues.-Thurs. 9:00am
End Times: Monday - Thursday 4:30pm
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Due to the nature of the training, all attendees will
be required to sign a waiver of liability and a photo/video release form a
t the start of the training.
Prerequisites : None
Class Size:<
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BPI CEU: 16
Instructors:, Joe Ilacqua, NYSWDA
Course Fees;
$950/person - NY Weatherization Sub-grantees
$950/person - affiliate members
$1,450/person - non-members
Lunches are included for each day.
**Special note< /span> - ;if you wish to become an Affiliate Member, and save off the non-membe r 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 for the course.
NYSWDA will not be responsible for hotel costs, trave l 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 discounted rates to NYSWDA me mbers.
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