Introduction to Weatherization Trainee Guide (Module)

Table of Contents <p style="MARGIN: 0px">(Total&nbsp;Hours: 17) </p> <p style="MARGIN: 0px">&nbsp;</p> <p style="MARGIN: 0px">&nbsp;</p> <p style="MARGIN: 0px">1.0.0 Introduction</p> <p style="MARGIN: 0px">Includes benefits to clients; benefits to workers. History, DOE support, American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA).</p> <p style="MARGIN: 0px">&nbsp;</p> <p style="MARGIN: 0px">2.0.0 Weatherization Concepts</p> <p style="MARGIN: 0px">2.1.0 Building Shell Factors</p> <p style="MARGIN: 0px">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.1.1 Sealing the building envelope</p> <p style="MARGIN: 0px">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sealing doors, windows, ceiling, roof, walls, basement, air conditioner covers, closing fireplace damper), windows, weatherstripping.</p> <p style="MARGIN: 0px">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.1.2 Exchange from different levels</p> <p style="MARGIN: 0px">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Air drawn in through lower level, out through vents and gaps, Stack effect</p> <p style="MARGIN: 0px">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Heat rising takes energy out through upper part of building.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> <p style="MARGIN: 0px">2.2.0 Base Load Factors</p> <p style="MARGIN: 0px">2.3.1 Lighting</p> <p style="MARGIN: 0px">2.3.2 Domestic Hot water Measures Thermal efficiency, preventing loss of heat from water heater</p> <p style="MARGIN: 0px">2.3.3 Refrigerator replacement</p> <p style="MARGIN: 0px">2.4.0 Windows and Doors</p> <p style="MARGIN: 0px">2.5.1 &nbsp;Energy Efficient Windows and Doors</p> <p style="MARGIN: 0px">Describes types and benefits of rated windows and doors. </p> <p style="MARGIN: 0px">2.6.0 Saving fuel and reducing Green House Gases (GHGs)</p> <p style="MARGIN: 0px">2.7.0 Cooling Loads</p> <p style="MARGIN: 0px">&nbsp;</p> <p style="MARGIN: 0px">3.0.0 Careers in Weatherization</p> <p style="MARGIN: 0px">Career map; description of installer, crew chief, auditor and of stimulus funding from governments. </p> <p style="MARGIN: 0px">3.1.0 Roles of technician, crew chief and auditor.</p> <p style="MARGIN: 0px">Specific tasks, skills and knowledge required for each role.</p> <p style="MARGIN: 0px">&nbsp;</p> <p style="MARGIN: 0px">4.0.0 The Training Path in Weatherization Technology</p> <p style="MARGIN: 0px">NCCER process; NCCER weatherization program.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Examples of skills that will be learned, including installing insulation, applying air sealing measures and installing weather stripping. </li> <li>Includes soft skills, dealing with people as well as technical skills. Some is boilerplate on showing up, staying with the job, honesty, etc.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p style="MARGIN: 0px">5.0.0 Advance Career Opportunities</p> <p style="MARGIN: 0px">Job futures, taking advantage of financing from state, local, federal financing, continuing openings as auditor, inspector, supervisor, contractor.</p> <p style="MARGIN: 0px">&nbsp;</p> <p style="MARGIN: 0px">Summary</p> <p style="MARGIN: 0px">Review Test</p> <p style="MARGIN: 0px">Module Exam</p>