BPI – Building Performance Institute–Experienced Construction Worker:Training Successfully Completed
Description
The following are basic requirements that must be met to participate in this grant program, the participant must:
1. Must have a valid Colorado/Wyoming driver’s license or State ID
2. Must be a U.S. Citizen or a Permanent Resident
3. Must be enrolled at a Workforce Center or be a Union Member
4. All male participants must be registered with Selective Service
Please refer all parties interested in enrolling in a GREEN CAREERS FOR COLORADANS grant course to:
Mary Broderick, GCC Recruitment Outreach Coordinator
Phone: 303-477-6111 x23
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Training Provider: CCD (Community College of Denver, Performance Solutions)
BPI Certification Course Description: This training program will help students prepare for the Building Performance Institute’s Building Analyst written & field tests. You’ll learn how a house works as a system, why some homes fail, and how to use the latest science technology to help resolve residential problems like heating/ cooling/ base load and leakage. By using a “whole house” performance-based approach, you’ll address a comprehensive range of interrelated building issues and be able to provide your clients with a more comfortable, safe, durable and energy-efficient home. This course is fast paced and requires advanced reading and other preparation.
Pre-requisites
- Must understand basic Building Science (through experience and/ or education); may substitute college certificate in “Residential Analyst”.
- 2+ years previous experience in construction required or successful completion of the iCAST Fundamentals of Energy Efficiency course
- Strong basic Algebra/ math skills
- Literacy: must be able to read at High School + level
- Able and willing to climb ladders, crawl into confined spaces
- Criminal background: violent & sexual offense/ theft felons may have problems obtaining employment but are not prohibited from taking this course
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Basic computer keyboard navigation skills
- Basic calculator skills
- Reading must be done in advance of the course
- Math assessment is required
Scheduled Course Date(s): Training Successfully Completed - No New Students Will Be Accepted
This course includes 2 days of classroom time, 1 day of Field work, then a half day of review and online testing. With the successful completion of the online written test, participants will continue to a 2 hour field exam.
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