Green Technology
Air Sealer/Installer Certification
Prepare for the BPI (Building Performance Institute) Field Exam (exam fee included). Instructor Brian Walkup covers basics of the energy retrofit and weatherization industry. Learn how to diagnose and prioritize energy retrofit work as well as the right way to caulk, flash, air seal, and insulate a home. BRCC Plecker Center.
55822; $1299; Four classes, Tuesday - Friday, Mar 13-16 & May 29–Jun 1, 9 am-5 pm
14181; $1299; Four classes, Tuesday - Friday, May 29–Jun 1, 9 am-5 pm
Energy Auditor Program, Part 1 (Classroom): Building Science for Energy Auditors
Learn how to perform full-scale residential energy audits. You will also need to complete the Field Training and Field Exam (Energy Auditor Program, Part 2) to prepare for full industry certification from BPI. Part I addresses: energy movement, measurement selection, comfort and climate, indoor air quality, calculating envelope energy loss, typical retrofit strategies, cooling measures, base load measures, building assessment, combustion safety, work orders and deferral of services, and more. Instructor: Brian Walkup.
55816; $1249; Four classes, Tue - Fri, Apr 24 - 27, 9 am-5 pm; BRCC Plecker Center
Energy Auditor Program, Part 2 (Field Training): Applied Energy Technologies for Residential Retrofits
On-site energy auditing is part of your preparation for the BPI Field Examination at course end (exam fee included). Learn building science fundamentals necessary for performing full-scale energy audits in actual homes. Topics include: house as a system concept, diagnostic tools, combustion safety, thermal and pressure boundaries, typical energy conservation measures, worker safety, stop-work, report writing, and more. Instructor: Brian Walkup. BRCC Plecker Center.
55819; $1199; Four classes, Tuesday-Friday, Feb 14–17, 9 am-5 pm
14179; $1199; Four classes, Tuesday-Friday, May 15-18, 9 am-5 pm
Energy Auditor Program, Part 3: Building Analyst Equipment Training
Practice conducting Energy Audits with blower doors, duct testers, manometers, thermal cameras, combustion testing equipment and other diagnostic tools. Hands-on training provided by instructor Brian Walkup. Parts 1 & 2 of the Energy Auditor Program are prerequisites for this class. BRCC Plecker Center.
55801; $109; One Monday, Feb 13, 6:30 pm-9:30 pm
55806; $109; One Monday, May 14, 6:30 pm-9:30 pm
Online Green Technology Training
Going Green at the Workplace
Learn how to position your business as a responsible environmental leader in a world of green consumers and carbon-conscious regulators. Also, you’ll discover how to save energy, money, and reduce your carbon footprint. Go to www.ed2go.com/blueridgecc to register; this on-line course begins monthly and lasts six weeks.
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The Shenandoah Valley Energy Partnership (SVEP), of which Blue Ridge Community College is a member, received a $5 million grant to develop instructional programs designed to help our workforce acquire new skills in sustainable construction, weatherization, manufacturing, building design and renewable energy industries. Full or partial scholarships may be available to individuals who meet program eligibility requirements.
Contact BRCC for additional program information and Justin Rodgers at 540-442-7134 or jrodgers@valleyworkforce.com or www.svenergypartnership.com for grant related information. Prepare for a GREENER future. Get started today!
