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Building Performance Institute (BPI) Training
WIA Program Available (See Below) |
| Delaware Technical & Community College is offering training for professionals to help home owners become more energy efficient. In the present economy, it is more important than ever for businesses and home owners alike to save money. This training translates building performance into lower utility bills and a greener environment. |
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Sepember 13 - 17, 2010 - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
January 17 - 21 2011 - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
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| Tuition: $2,445.00 - financial assistance available |
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Covers all materials, lab fees and examination fee |
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| 5 Day Intensive Workshop |
This course will prepare the student for the BPI Building Analyst Professional certification exam. The student will understand the "house as a system" through the measurement and analysis of building performance indicators. Students will be able to demonstrate diagnostic testing skills using blower-door equipment, appropriate meters, and other specialized measurement tools. Students will gain a working knowledge of combustion safety, duct testing, base-load analysis and preparation of audit results reports
Course length is approximately 52 hours with classroom and field work. At the conclusion of the course work, students will participate in a national certification exam (BPI - see below).
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| Professionals with green credentials can elicit long-term profit: |
| This training program can bring you new business for years to come. While you're using building science technology to help customers solve heating, cooling and air leakage problems that are driving high energy costs, you'll also provide them with a more comfortable, safe and durable home. You'll be part of an exclusive group of contractors with access to benefits to help your business grow. |
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| Training Agenda |
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Fundamentals of building science |
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Identify and understand building performance problems including ice dams, mold and mildew, and indoor air quality issues. |
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Analyze buildings using "Blower Door" technology and other diagostic equipment. |
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Access building tightness, mechanical and distribution systems and combustion safety for a "whole house" performance-approach. |
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Practical application of "Blower Door" combustioin safety and other diagnostices for assessing air leakage and efficiency in buildings. |
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Why do you need this training? |
| To become BPI certified you must complete BPI's written exam and field practice test. Registration for BPI testing are not included in the cost of the training. |
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With this training you will learn the importance of considering all technology advances in making determinations about the saftey, health and energy efficiency of residential and commercial building applications.
Look at the benefits of remodeling versus total retrofitting as well as the total system concept and whole house envelope for planning new construction. |
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Department of Labor and Delaware Technical Community College partner to provide training
in high demand,
high growth job areas. Space is limited! |
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Entrance Requirements for
Workforce Investment Act |
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High School Diploma or GED
Show proof of MMR and PPD*
No back problems*
Pass a drug test*
Pass a physical exam*
Pass a criminal background check* |
* Perspective students are responsible for covering the cost of the above mentioned requirements.
Learn about WIA and Blue Collar |
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This training is free to State of Delaware residents if they meet the Department of Labor eligibility requirements. As a condition of acceptance, applicants agree to seek and obtain full-time, training-related employment. Job placement assistance is provided.
If you are serious about your future and want to get your foot in the door of a growth industry in Kent County, call 857-1400 today to reserve your spot in an Informational Session.
These programs may be partially funded by the Delaware Workforce Investment Board and the Delaware Department of Equal Opportunity. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Several Delaware Tech programs are approved for special federal funding for qualified adults. The Department of Labor can determine your eligibility. Call (302) 739-5473 to set up an appointment, or drop in at the Carroll's Corner Office, 1114 South DuPont Highway, Suite 104, Dover, DE 19901. The entire list of programs throughout Delaware can be viewed at www.delawareworks.com
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| This 5 day certification course will put you in the green! Call Kelly Duffy at 302-857-1400 |
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