Boot Camp
Who Shoul
d Attend;
Entry level field staff and wea
therization contractors - see detailed below.
Course
Descript
ion;
This intensive 4-day training bas
ed at NYSWDA's Energy Efficiency Training Center (Building 2) in East Syrac
use, is a great introduction to building science principles and hands-on ai
r sealing, dense pack and loose fill cellulose insulation installation. Usi
ng our state-of-the-art realistic wall, ceiling and attic props, trainees w
ill learn the techniques needed to effectively weatherize our clients' home
s.
During this course, the trai nees will be introduced to both HCR and BPI standards and regulations on He alth & Safety, Lead Safe work practices and safe and proper use of tool s and equipment. Trainees will also become proficient on the set up of blow er doors and understand basic use of an infrared camera during air sealing operations.
All three HCR mandatory trainings are covered in this course:
Please reference the WAP Policies and Procedures manual for further details. The above-listed trainings are mandatory for th e 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 i s mandatory that they receive this training 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.
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Day One
9AM-9:20 Lunch Orders and intro’s9:20AM 10:15 Health and safety presentation u
ntil worst case10:15AM-10:30AM Break
10:30AM -Noon- Split group into 2 gr
oups to conduct worst case depressurization and combustion safety testing i
n pressure house. One group to do blower door set up with hoses and manomet
er.
Noon-1PM Lunch
1PM-4PM Remainer of health and safety power point
Day Two
9AM to 10:15AM LSW power points
10:
15am-10:30AM Break
10:30AM-noon
LSW power points and videos
12PM-1PM
Lunch
1PM-2:30 PM LSW power points a
nd videos and lead safe test
2:30-4PM
LSW hands on activities including Making of an I door, Vertical enclosure
and PPE and showing of the positive pressure system
Day Three
9AM-10:15 AM (Finish, if necessary
any material not covered from Day 1)
10:15-10:30AM Break
10:30- 12:00 PM A
ir sealing presentation
12;00PM-1PM Lunch break
1PM-4PM Air sealing hands on activities group will be split into two. Ball
oon framed wall discussion and techniques and drill wall. Group 2 will work
on the balloon frame wall and the rim joist spray foam.
Day Four
9AM- 10:30AM Finish up any rema
ining Power points
10:30AM- 12PM Hand
s on activities to include recessed light enclosure chimney air sealing and
Insulation lab presentation
12PM-1PM
Lunch
1PM-2:30PM Switch groups and r
epeat the above material
2:30PM-3:15P
M questions/ graduation and dismissal
Course covers the dates of Apr
il 22-25, 2024
Start Times: ALL DAYS - 9:00am
End Times: ALL DAYS 4:00pm
Other Notes:
Due to the na
ture of the training, all attendees will be required to sign a waiver of li
ability and a photo/video release form at the start of the training.
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Prer equisites: None
Class Size: 10
BPI CEU: 16
Instructors:, Joe Ilacqua, NYSWDA
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Course Fees;
$950/person - affiliate members
$1,450/ person - non-members
Lun ches are included for each day.
**Special note
NYSWDA will not b e responsible for hotel costs, travel to and from the training, breakfast a nd dinner meals, or incidentals.
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