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HEP Quality Control Inspector
Training Location: NYSWDA Training Center – 5869 Fisher Road, East Syracuse, NY 13057
Who Should Attend:
Weatherization agency post inspectors and auditors, Home Performance contractors, Program compliance field inspectors
Course Description:
NYSWDA'S Quality Control Inspector (QCI) course is based on a National Renewable Energy Laboratory / U.S. Department of energy Job Task Analysis (JTA) of the same name. https:www.nrel.gov/docs/fy18osti/70977.pdf
The lecture only course spans two (2) days of instruction with a focus on the job description/duties outlined in the JTA. Students will be introduced to and practice the skills needed to become an effective Quality Control Inspector. These skills include performing an audit of the building, verifying alignment of the work performed against the work plan, observing the retrofit work in progress, understanding specifications and standards, performing various diagnostic tests, including building airtightness and combustion safety, reporting findings and concerns, identifying corrective actions, effectively communicating with the client, and determining the final pass/fail of the work performed. This course includes access to course curriculum, videos, and resources that are updated frequently. Students will take one written 25-question, multiple choice assessment at the end of the course. Upon successful completion of these tests, each student receives a course certificate of completion.
After completion of the classroom course at the end of day 2, students will challenge the BPI online 50 question test and after successful completion of this online test will be BPI certified as Residential QC Inspectors. There is no practical BPI field test requirement.
Prerequisites;
All attendees must hold a current BPI Energy Auditor (EA) certification
Course Materials & Learning Resources
- Student Handbook for Weatherization Quality Control Inspector
- New York State Weatherization Program Small Buildings Field Guide
- NREL Standard Work Specifications (SWS) for single family homes
- BPI QC Inspector Scheme Handbook
Content Framework (Modules)
- An introduction to the QC inspector Job Task Analysis (JTA), the NREL Standard Work Specifications (SWS), and BPI QCI certification testing
- QCI JTA Domain 1: In Process Evaluation
- QCI JTA Domain 11: Post Work Evaluation
- QCI JTA Domain 111: Project Compliance and Completion
Assessments and Evaluations
Formative assessments will be conducted by observation throughout classroom sessions. Redirection will be provided as observed. Opportunities for questions and answers are provided routinely throughout all lessons. Successful completion of the course includes:
- 100% attendance and participation (except in cases of extenuating circumstances, as determined by the Executive Director on a case by case basis, in which case make-up sessions must be approved in advance with the lead trainer);
- A 70% average or above on written exam.
BPI Certification Testing
This course is designed to prepare qualified students to take the BPI Quality Control Inspector certification exam. Qualified students are those that hold a current BPI Energy Auditor Certification.
The online BPI QCI test is a fifty (50) question multi-choice answer test with imbedded photos and a link to applicable NREL SWS citations. There is no practical field test required for this certification.
Dates; Course covers the dates of February 12-13, 2025
Class size; 8
BPI CEU's; 2.5
Instructor; Joe Maggiore - Director of Training, NYSWDA
Course Fees;
$375/person - NY Weatherization subgrantees
$375/person - affiliate members
$750/person - non-members
BPI Fees;
$220/person - 50-question written QCI test
**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 protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) BEFORE YOU REGISTER for the course.
NYSWDA will not be responsible for hotel costs, travel to and from the training, breakfast and dinner meals, or incidentals. Lunches are ARE NOT included.