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Weatherization Assistance Program Standardized Curricula
Weatherization Installer/Technician Fundamentals
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Lesson Plans: Installer Fundamentals
These plans give suggestions on how to structure and present the materials including learning objectives, key terminology, and supplemental materials.
Sample Course Schedule: Installer Fundamentals
This course schedule is an example of how the information could be presented.
Installer Fundamentals Glossary
A list of useful terms.
Core Competancies
A listing of skills and positions for weatherization work.
Topics
1. Introduction to Weatherization
Presentation: Introduction to Weatherization Presentation
Speaker Notes: Introduction to Weatherization
Virginia Program Evaluation Summary
2. Communication Skills
Presentation: Communication Skills
Speaker Notes: Communication Skills
3. House as a System
Presentation: House as a System
Speaker Notes: House as a System
"Avoiding Moisture Problems." Van der Meer, Bill
Your House is a System: Tips for the Handy Homeowner. Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH)
4. Building Science Basics
Presentation: Building Science Basics
Speaker Notes: Building Science Basics
5. Blower Door Basics
Presentation: Blower Door Basics
Speaker Notes: Blower Door Basics
Blower Door Targets
Building Tightness Limits
Blower Door Step by Step
6. Pressure and Thermal Boundaries
Presentation: Pressure and Thermal Boundaries
Speaker Notes: Pressure and Thermal Boundaries
Air Seal and Insulation Diagram, Kneewall House
DOE Hot Climate Initiative. Air Sealing
"Air Sealing with Two Part Foam." Van der Meer, Bill
7. Combustion Safety
Presentation: Combustion Safety
Speaker Notes: Combustion Safety
CO Probe Locations
Combustion Analysis Quick Sheet
Combustion Appliance Safety and Efficiency Testing
DOE. EERE. Combustion Equipment Fact Sheet. Oct. 2000.
INCAP Daily Safety Test-Out Procedure Checklist
OSHA Carbon Monoxide Quick Card
OSHA Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Fact Sheet
DOE. WAP. WPN 08-4 Space Heater Policy
8. Worker Safety
Presentation: Worker Safety
Speaker Notes: Worker Safety
Material Safety Data Sheet: Two Part Foam
OSHA Fall Protection Tips
OSHA Outreach Training Fact Sheet
9. Materials, Tools & Equipment
Presentation: Materials, Tools & Equipment
Speaker Notes: Materials, Tools & Equipment
Krendl Maintenance Guide
10. Typical Weatherization Measures
Presentation: Typical Weatherization Measures
Speaker Notes: Typical Weatherization Measures
Cocoon Insulation Coverage Chart
CFL Retrofit Savings Calculator
Dense Pack Sidewall Insulation
Installed Wall Density Bag Chart
WPN 09-6 Lead Safe Weatherization Additional Materials and Information
INCAA: Air Conditioner Replacement Demonstration (July 2009)
INCAA: Furnace Replacement Demonstration (July 2009)
INCAA: Refrigerator Replacement Demonstration (July 2009)
11. Mobile Home Basics
Presentation: Mobile Home Basics
Speaker Notes: Mobile Home Basics
Coverage Chart
Mobile Home Roof Retrofit
Mobile Home Belly Retrofit Material List
12. Multi-Family Basics
Presentation: Multi-Family Basics
Speaker Notes: Multi-Family Basics
13. Hands-On Props
Air Sealing Prop
Dense-Pack Sidewall Prop
Installers' Attic Prop
Stack Effect Prop
Water Heaters Prop
Weather-Stripping Prop
Window Pane Prop
Conclusion
Presentation: Conclusion
Speaker Notes: Conclusion
Content updated on 11/13/2009
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