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Webinar – Building Science Principles

March 5 @ 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

$280

Course Description:

This Building Science Principles course is a 1-day training designed to introduce weatherization and building science principles. Students will participate in online instruction referencing the Building Performance Institute’s Building Science Principles Reference Guide.

It is recommended that a Building Science Principles guide be purchased for each student or for each agency/company. The structure of the course is built around this textbook and is helpful for study and note taking.

Note: this course does NOT include the BSP certificate exam. This is hosted on the BPI website

Resources:

Course Content & Objectives:

  • Describe both the background of weatherization and key aspects of the weatherization process
  • Identify the types of energy movement and describe how they operate in the home
  • Summarize building science and describe pressure and thermal concepts
  • Describe how a house functions as a system of systems
  • Identify mechanical systems and describe their purpose and basic operation
  • Describe the audit process and recognize the required data for energy modeling
  • Identify appropriate weatherization measures based on Washington state guidelines
  • Describe a basic blower door test and describe the basics of combustion safety testing

Course Requirements:

Technology

• Ability to download documents or access documents as needed

• BPC provided online Learning Management System – Moodle link to be sent by BPC

Expectation of attendance and class participation

Prerequisites and Work Experience:

• None necessary

Assessments and Grading:

All assessments will be multiple choice question style

• In-progress assessment activities throughout

• One final assessment

• Candidate must achieve a 70% or higher to pass the final assessment

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Details

Date:
March 5
Time:
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Cost:
$280
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Website:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/online-building-science-principles-d870-tickets-1070146038609

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Building Performance Center
Phone
360-734-5121 x1114
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