training resources
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Training Resources. NASCSP 2011. Some Resources. WAP National Standardized Curricula Training Centers Wx TV On-line Training Platform WAPTAC BPI, Resnet , Home Energy Magazine, and more!. Example: Installer Fundamentals. Presentation Speaker’s Notes Lesson Plans - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Training Resources
NASCSP 2011
WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Some Resources
• WAP National Standardized Curricula
• Training Centers
• Wx TV
• On-line Training Platform
• WAPTAC
• BPI, Resnet, Home Energy Magazine, and more!
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WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Example: Installer Fundamentals
• Presentation
• Speaker’s Notes
• Lesson Plans
• Sample Course Schedule
• Hands On Props
• Additional Resources
• Glossary
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WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
What’s Included?
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WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Learning Objectives
By attending this session, participants will:
• Understand the difference between thermal and air barriers
• Know the proper location of thermal and air barriers
• Recognize the driving forces of air leakage
• Understand the connection between air leakage, energy waste, and moisture problems
• Understand how air ducts affect pressure balances within the home
• Understand the principle behind the blower door as a tool for measuring air leakage
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BUILDING SCIENCE BASICS
WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Thermal Boundary
The Thermal Boundary:• Limits heat flow between inside and outside
• Easy to identify by presence of insulation
• The location of insulation in relation to other building components is critical to its effectiveness
• Even small areas of missing insulation are very important
• Voids of 7% can reduce effective R-value by almost 50%
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BUILDING SCIENCE BASICS
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WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Summary
• Pressure and thermal boundaries should be continuous and in contact with each other
• Air carries heat and moisture
• Air leakage requires a hole and pressure difference
• Wind, heat and fans drive pressure differences
• Duct location and condition can cause room pressure imbalances
• Blower door is a controlled driving force for quantifying air leakage
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BUILDING SCIENCE BASICS
WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Modules
• Installer Fundamentals
• Installer Intermediate
• Installer – Mobile Homes
• Crew Chief
• Energy Auditor – Single Family
• Technical Monitor/Inspector
• Train the Trainer
• Heating Systems for Energy Auditors – coming soon
• Energy Auditor - Multifamily
• Mechanical Systems – Multifamily – coming soon
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WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Training Centers
• Throughout the US
• Listed on www.waptac.org
• Technical and diagnostic training
• Hands-on props
• Heating/cooling labs
• Distance learning
• Mobile Training Units
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WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Technical and Diagnostic Training
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WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Hands-on Props
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WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Heating/Cooling Labs
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WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Distance Learning
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WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Mobile Training Units
Photo courtesy of NRCERT
WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Weatherization TV
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WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Some Resources
• WAP National Standardized Curricula – download at www.waptac.org
• Training Centers – Find at www.waptac.org
• Wx TV – View at www.weatherization.org/wxtv
• On-line Training Platform – Coming in September
• WAPTAC – make it your homepage!
• BPI – www.bpi.org
• Resnet – www.resnet.us
• Home Energy Magazine – www.homeenergy.org
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