Contractors :: Training
Contractors who participate in the Georgia Power and Southface Home Performance with ENERGY STAR (HPwES) programs must meet these three requirements:
- Possess a Building Analyst I certification from the Building Performance Institute (BPI).
- Complete the one day Home Performance with ENERGY STAR training.
- Complete three home performance assessments mentored by Southface staff.
Southface’s Home Performance Training Program is designed to help contractors meet these requirements. The training program is modular in structure and divided into two core courses: the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR training and the Building Analyst training. All contractors must complete the one day Home Performance with ENERGY STAR training. For contractors who are not certified Building Performance Institute (BPI) Building Analysts, it is recommended to complete the three-day Building Analyst training to prepare for the BPI certification exams. Please see descriptions below for more information.
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Home Performance with Home Performance Concepts - $150 Click dates to register online |
The Home Performance with ENERGY STAR training presents an overview of the systems approach to home assessments and improvements as well as instructs contractors on the program requirements. All contractors participating the Georgia Power and Southface HPwES programs are required to complete this one-day training.
Home Performance Concepts represents the morning module of the HPwES training. Sales staff are encouraged to attend this ½ day session which presents a special focus on sales, marketing, and administrative requirements of the program.
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2010 BPI Building Analyst training dates - $1150
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This three-day training is designed to introduce the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve BPI Building Analyst certification. Basic building science concepts, home assessment and improvement concepts, and the use of diagnostic equipment (including combustion safety testing) will be presented. The training includes two site visits to houses and the BPI Building Analyst written exam. Tuition includes BPI testing fees. Students should bring a laptop computer with internet access capability for the written exam. Please contact Southface if you require a computer.
To achieve Building Analyst certification, individuals must receive a passing score on the BPI Building Analyst written and field exams. Southface also offers field exams, which can be scheduled separately for an additional fee.
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Home Performance with Energy Star + BPI Training March 2010 - two part training = 4 days total October 2010 - two part training = 4 days total Click dates to register online |
Home Performance with Energy Star + BPI Training combines the BPI Analyst training with the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR training.
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BPI for HERS Raters Training – 2 days - $800 March 2010 - 2 day training Click dates to register online |
This 2 day training focuses on the skills HERS raters need to achieve Building Analyst Professional Certification with the Building Performance Institute (BPI). Participants are expected to already possess a comprehensive knowledge of basic building science and diagnostic testing for homes (e.g. Blower Door & Duct Blaster). A major focus of the training will be on combustion safety procedures. The training will conclude with the BPI written exam and tuition includes the written examination fee. Students should bring a laptop computer with internet access capability for the written exam.
To achieve BPI Building Analyst Certification, candidates must receive passing scores on the BPI Building Analyst written and field exams. Southface also offers field exams, which can be scheduled separately for an addition fee. Please note that the field exam is NOT included as part of this training.
Mentoring Period
Contractors participating in the HPwES programs are required to perform their first three home assessments with assistance from Southface staff. This mentoring period is useful both for the contractor to gauge how the program can fit into their existing business, as well as gain more hands-on experience in the field assessing houses. Southface can provide necessary diagnostic equipment for mentored visits. Southface will continue to provide technical assistance and quality assurance for contractors participating the HPwES programs.
Continuing Education Units
CEU’s may be available. Please contact the program manager for details.
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