BPI HEP EA Field Exam Prep - Afternoon

About this event

This course prepares qualified students to take the Home Energy Professional Energy Auditor certification exam. Students will review the types of questions that will be asked during the written and field exams and take one final exam assessing their Energy Auditor skills.

Necessary skills to pass the exam include:

• Conducting a precise energy audit of the building

• Collecting the required data to create a comprehensive report on the energy consumption of the building

• Creating a detailed work order outlining the benefits and pay back of recommended energy conservation measures

• Demonstrating knowledge of specifications and standards

• Performing building and safety diagnostics

• Recording/reporting findings and concerns

• Communicating effectively with the client.

Upon successful completion of this exam, each student will receive a certificate of completion. Student learning will be assessed using quizzes, instructor observation, field activities and an exam. This assessment informs the instructors and students of areas requiring additional improvement.

What you will Review/Demonstrate:

Students will demonstrate the use of the following equipment to diagnose homes for safety and efficiency:

• Blower Door

• Duct Blaster Pressure

• Exhaust Fan Flow Meter

• Combustion Analyzer

• Combustible Gas Leak Detector

• Ambient CO Monitor

Students will conduct:

• A precise interior and exterior energy audit of a building

• Combustion appliance testing

A proctor will assess the student’s ability to perform these tasks by completing all of the items on the field proctor checklist to satisfactory levels according to the field rubric.

Why Choose Our Program?

Our training is tailored to meet the needs of professionals in the weatherization industry. With a focus on practical examples, participants will engage with state-of-the-art technology, along with traditional techniques, to provide students with a high-quality learning environment.

Program Highlights :

• Experienced instructors

• Interactive session and hands-on exercises

Prerequisites

• BPI Approval Letter

• Certification (strongly recommended): BPI Building Analyst Professional certification, REA certification and/or have extensive related industry experience.

• Students should be competent in basic mathematics, construction terminology, and possess basic computer operation skills prior to attending this training.

• Students seeking the HEP Energy Auditor Certification must meet specific work experience prerequisites.*

*A detailed list of prerequisites can be found on the BPI website. Students seeking the HEP Energy Auditor Certification must apply directly with BPI and receive approval to take the exams. The BPI Approval Letter must be provided to the Oregon Training Institute prior to taking any exams. The application and instructions for applying may be found on the BPI website.

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Sit or stand for long periods of time.

• Ability to access attics and crawlspaces.

• During class time we will be in a warehouse where temperatures can fluctuate according to the weather. Dress in layers.

• During lab time, we recommend wearing closed-toed shoes and clothes that can get dirty, stained and cover all skin (long-sleeved shirt and long pants).

What to Know Before I Go?

• Students will perform mock comprehensive interior and exterior energy audits of a home or the OTI combustion lab.

• Content retention will be assessed with a written examination at the end of the course. Successful students will correctly answer a minimum of 70% of questions on the exam.

• Digital workbooks will be available before class via the "Current Students" page on OTI’s website. You will need to download the workbook and other reference materials before class starts, and you're able to access or print the workbook and reference materials during class. Some exercises may require internet access to complete fully.

• Students seeking the HEP Energy Auditor Certification must apply directly with BPI and receive approval to take the exams. The BPI Approval Letter must be provided to the Oregon Training Institute prior to taking any exams. The application and instructions for applying may be found on the BPI website.

• This course is eligible for BPI CEUs.