Boot Camp
Who Should Attend;
Entry level field staff and weatherization contractors - see detailed belo
w.
Course Description
;
This intensive
4-day training based at NYSWDA's Energy Efficiency Training Center (Buildin
g 2) in East Syracuse, is a great introduction to building science principl
es and hands-on air sealing, dense pack and loose fill cellulose insulation
installation. Using our state-of-the-art realistic wall, 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 regulat ions on Health & Safety, Lead Safe work practices and safe and proper u se 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 ai r sealing operations.
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All three HCR man datory trainings are covered in this course:
Please reference the WAP Policies and Procedures manual for further details. The above-listed t rainings are mandatory for the positions stated. If a subgrantee hires a ne w employee into one of these postions, or a current employee transfers into one of these positions, it is mandatory that they receive this training wi thin six (6) months of their start date. These mandatory training sessions must be repeated every three (3) years by subgrantee personnel who occupy t hese positions.
Agenda;
Monday - 11:00am - 4:30pm: Residential He alth & Safety Fundamentals
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Tuesday - 9: 00am - 4:30pm: Introduction to Building Science and Air Sealing Techniques, introduction to infrared cameras, introduction to basic residential framin g details with an emphasis on common air sealing areas and building codes r equirements for clearance to combustibles.
Day Three
Wednesday - 9:00am - 4:30pm: Lead Safe Work Practi ces
Day Four
< span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; color: black;">Thursday - 9:00 am - 4:00pm: All day lab session tool/equipment safety, lead safe jobsite s etup, air sealing techniques, dense pack and loose fill cellulose installat ion techniques. Afternoon lab session: fundamentals of blower door setup an d operation, plus jobsite and lead safe cleanup skills, training skills rev iew, question and answer session, awarding of Certificates of Completion.
Dates;
Course c
overs the dates of November 14-17, 2022
Start Times: Monday 11:00am then Tues.-Thurs. 9:00am
End Times: Monday - Thursday 4:30pm
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Other Notes:
Prerequisites:
None
Class Size: 10
BPI CEU: 16
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br />Instructors:, Joe Ilacqua, NYSWDA
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Course Fees;
$ 950/person - NY Weatherization Sub-grantees
$950/person - affiliate members
$1,450/person - non-memb ers
Lunches are included for each day.
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strong>**Special note - if you
wish to become an Affiliate Member, and save off the non-member rate,
please contact Karen McMahon (315-701-0440 ext. 223, This email address is being pro
tected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
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NYSWDA will not be responsible for hotel costs, travel to and fro m the training, breakfast and dinner meals, or incidentals.
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Through the support of NYS HCR f unding, we are able to provide quality training at discounted rates to NYSWDA members.
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Boot Camp
Who Should Attend;
Entry level field staff and weatherization contractors - see detailed belo
w.
Course Description
;
This intensive
4-day training based at NYSWDA's Energy Efficiency Training Center (Buildin
g 2) in East Syracuse, is a great introduction to building science principl
es and hands-on air sealing, dense pack and loose fill cellulose insulation
installation. Using our state-of-the-art realistic wall, ceiling and attic
props, trainees will learn the techniques needed to effectively weatherize
our clients' homes.
Â
During this course , the trainees will be introduced to both HCR and BPI standards and regulat ions on Health & Safety, Lead Safe work practices and safe and proper u se 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 ai r sealing operations.
Â
All three HCR man datory trainings are covered in this course:
Please reference the WAP Policies and Procedures manual for further details. The above-listed t rainings are mandatory for the positions stated. If a subgrantee hires a ne w employee into one of these postions, or a current employee transfers into one of these positions, it is mandatory that they receive this training wi thin six (6) months of their start date. These mandatory training sessions must be repeated every three (3) years by subgrantee personnel who occupy t hese positions.
Agenda;
Monday - 11:00am - 4:30pm: Residential He alth & Safety Fundamentals
<
span style="font-size: 12pt;">
Tuesday - 9: 00am - 4:30pm: Introduction to Building Science and Air Sealing Techniques, introduction to infrared cameras, introduction to basic residential framin g details with an emphasis on common air sealing areas and building codes r equirements for clearance to combustibles.
Day Three
Wednesday - 9:00am - 4:30pm: Lead Safe Work Practi ces
Day Four
< span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; color: black;">Thursday - 9:00 am - 4:00pm: All day lab session tool/equipment safety, lead safe jobsite s etup, air sealing techniques, dense pack and loose fill cellulose installat ion techniques. Afternoon lab session: fundamentals of blower door setup an d operation, plus jobsite and lead safe cleanup skills, training skills rev iew, question and answer session, awarding of Certificates of Completion.
Dates;
Course c
overs the dates of November 14-17, 2022
Start Times: Monday 11:00am then Tues.-Thurs. 9:00am
End Times: Monday - Thursday 4:30pm
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Other Notes:
Prerequisites:
None
Class Size: 10
BPI CEU: 16
<
br />Instructors:, Joe Ilacqua, NYSWDA
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span style="font-size: 12pt;">
Course Fees;
$ 950/person - NY Weatherization Sub-grantees
$950/person - affiliate members
$1,450/person - non-memb ers
Lunches are included for each day.
&nb sp;
<
strong>**Special note - if you
wish to become an Affiliate Member, and save off the non-member rate,
please contact Karen McMahon (315-701-0440 ext. 223, This email address is being pro
tected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
< span style="color: #ff6600; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-ser if; font-size: 12pt;">
NYSWDA will not be responsible for hotel costs, travel to and fro m the training, breakfast and dinner meals, or incidentals.
&n bsp;
Through the support of NYS HCR f unding, we are able to provide quality training at discounted rates to NYSWDA members.
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