CleanEdison's BPI Building Analyst / Envelope Professional Combo course aligns with the professional standards set forth by the Building Performance Institute (BPI). This combination will provide individuals with the knowledge, skills and certification needed to excel in the home energy performance industry.
Why Take This Course:
By combining the Building Analyst and Envelope Professional certification courses into one program, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the all the knowledge… Show more and skills needed to be a certified energy auditor, while saving time and money on training
Together, the BPI Building Analyst and BPI Envelope Professional certifications make your firm eligible for accreditation by The Building Performance Institute (BPI). BPI Accreditation is often required to offer federal, state and local incentives to your customers
The classroom portion of the course can be taken either in person or online
You will gain energy auditing skills that can immediately be applied to the field
The home energy performance industry is one of the fastest growing sectors in the nation
Who Should Take this course:
There are no prerequisites. Our BPI Building Analyst / Envelope Professional training is ideal for:
Home inspectors
HVAC technicians
General contractors
Home builders
Insulation Professionals
Anyone interested in a career in energy auditing.
What You'll Learn:
CleanEdison's five-day intensive BA/ES Combo Course combines our BPI Building Analyst training and Envelope Professional training into a concise program.
Course Objectives:
Have an understanding of the various types systems within a home, their components and functions and how they inter-operate
Know the process of completing a BPI energy audit to Building Analyst Standards and be able to communicate this to Customers
Be able to conduct safety and performance tests to assess system condition, identiy savings opportunities and prepae a workscope with meaningful, cost effective retrofit solutions
Understand the installation process of ALL suggested and installed workscope meausures and inspect for accuracy
Pass the BPI Building Analyst and Envelope written and field exams
Agenda
Day 1 Course Outline:
Introduction & Paperwork
Section 1: What is BPI?
Section2: Building Science Basics
Section 3: Energy and the consumer
Section 4: Energy Basics
Section 5: Degree Days
Section 6: Building Enevlope
Section 7: Diagnostic Procedures
Section 8: Windows & Doors
Section 9: Air Leakage
Section10: Finding Aie Leaks
Section 11: Air Sealing
Day 2 Coure Outline:
Section 12: Duct Leakage
Section 13: Insulation
Section 14: Basements & Crawlspaces
Section 15: Lighting & Appliances
Section 16: Home Heating Basics
Section 17: Combustion Heating
Section 18: Water Heating
Section 19: Cooling Systems
Section 20: Health & Safety
Section 21: Combustion Appliance Testing
Section 22: Audit Process
Section 23: Optional Slides
Day 3 Course Outline:
AM - Field Training - Audit Demonstration
PM - Field Training - Candidate Audit Hands-On
Day 4 Course Ouline:
8:00 - 10:00 Review for Written Test
10:00 - 12:00 Online Test
1:00 - 5:00 Field Test (2hr Slots)
Day 5 - (6 If Needed)
9:00 - 5:00pm Field Test (2hr Slots)
Day 6 - 9:00 Field Test Slots if needed
What's Included:
5-day course includes 18 hours of classroom instruction (live or online) and 9 hours of live field training
Access to 20+ hours of additional online training materials
CleanEdison BPI Building Analyst Essentials Textbook ($99 value)
CleanEdison Envelope Professional Student Manual ($95 value)
Live review session with practice questions
All BPI exam fees and scheduling
CleanEdison Pass Guarantee: if you do not pass the certification exam on your first try, you may re-take the course at no additional cost
BPI Training
CleanEdison's BPI BA/ES Combo course prepares participants to earn the nationally recognized BPI BA/ES Combo certification.
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