Weatherization Technician

Module ID 27203-07; from Carpentry Level Two, Fourth Edition: Covers the selection and installation of various types of insulating materials in walls, floors, and attics. Also covers the uses and installation practices for vapor barriers and waterproofing materials.

Module ID 59102-10: Describes how to correct heat losses and gains by applying insulating materials to uninsulated areas of the building envelope. Describes how to reduce air infiltration by applying caulks and other materials. Also explains how to patch drywall and install weatherstripping.

Module ID 59103-10: Describes how to insulate water pipes and water heaters, and explains how to make simple duct system repairs, seal air leaks in a duct system, and insulate ducts to reduce heat loss.

Module ID 27201-07; from Carpentry Level Two, Fourth Edition: Describes how to read and interpret a set of commercial drawings and specifications.

Module ID 03410-09; from HVAC Level Four, Third Edition: Describes the skills that must be learned for the craftsperson who plans to move into leadership roles. Introduces human resource criteria and concepts for the first time in the series.

Module ID 03107-07; from HVAC Level One, Third Edition: Explains the fundamental operating concepts of the refrigeration cycle and identifies both primary and secondary components found in typical HVAC/R systems. Also introduces common refrigerants. Describes the principles of heat transfer and the essential pressure temperature relationships of refrigerants. Introduces basic control concepts for simple systems.

Module ID 03108-07; from HVAC Level One, Third Edition: Covers the fundamentals of heating systems and the combustion process. Provides the different types and designs of gas furnaces and their components, as well as basic procedures for their installation and service.

Module ID 03202-07; from HVAC Level Two, Third Edition: Covers the principles of venting fossil fuel furnaces and methods for selecting and installing vent systems for gas-fired heating equipment.

Module ID 03109-07; from HVAC Level One, Third Edition: Describes the factors related to air movement and its measurement in common air distribution systems. Presents the required mechanical equipment and materials used to create air distribution systems. Introduces basic system design principles for both hot and cold climates.

Module ID 03204-07; from HVAC Level Two, Third Edition: Covers principles, processes, and devices used to control humidity and air cleanliness, as well as devices used to conserve energy in HVAC systems.

Module ID 03403-09; from HVAC Level Four, Third Edition: Defines the issues associated with indoor air quality and its effect on the health and comfort of building occupants. Provides guidelines for performing an IAQ survey and covers the equipment and methods used to monitor and control indoor air quality.

Module ID 59201-10: Explains how to interpret energy audit reports and how to prioritize and schedule air sealing. Describes how to perform the following tests: blower door, pressure pan, burner efficiency, carbon monoxide, draft, and spillage. Also covers lead-safe work practices and how to perform quality inspections on completed work.

Module ID 03107-07; from HVAC Level One, Third Edition: Explains the fundamental operating concepts of the refrigeration cycle and identifies both primary and secondary components found in typical HVAC/R systems. Also introduces common refrigerants. Describes the principles of heat transfer and the essential pressure temperature relationships of refrigerants. Introduces basic control concepts for simple systems.

Module ID 03108-07; from HVAC Level One, Third Edition: Covers the fundamentals of heating systems and the combustion process. Provides the different types and designs of gas furnaces and their components, as well as basic procedures for their installation and service.

Module ID 03202-07; from HVAC Level Two, Third Edition: Covers the principles of venting fossil fuel furnaces and methods for selecting and installing vent systems for gas-fired heating equipment.

Module ID 03203-07; from HVAC Level Two, Third Edition: Introduces hot water heating systems, focusing on safe operation of the low-pressure boilers and piping systems in residential applications.

Module ID 03407-09; from HVAC Level Four, Third Edition: Identifies factors that affect heating and cooling loads. Explains the process by which heating and cooling loads are calculated, and how load calculations are used in the selection of heating and cooling equipment. Covers basic types of duct systems and their selection, sizing, and installation requirements.

Module ID 03404-09; from HVAC Level Four, Third Edition: Covers heat recovery/reclaim devices, as well as other energy recovery equipment used to reduce energy consumption in HVAC systems.

Module ID 03403-09; from HVAC Level Four, Third Edition: Defines the issues associated with indoor air quality and its effect on the health and comfort of building occupants. Provides guidelines for performing an IAQ survey and covers the equipment and methods used to monitor and control indoor air quality.

Module ID 03409-09; from HVAC Level Four, Third Edition: Describes alternative devices used to reduce energy consumption, including wood, coal, and pellet-fired systems, waste-oil heaters, geothermal heat pumps, solar heating, in-floor radiant heating, and direct-fired makeup units. Also introduces application-specific computer room environmental and air turnover systems.

Module ID 59202-10: Explains how to interview homeowners and educate them about saving energy in their homes. Explains how to inspect and evaluate the building envelope and HVAC systems. Describes how to perform the following tests: blower door, pressure pan, burner efficiency, carbon monoxide, draft, and spillage. Also covers lead-safe work practices, baseload energy use, and the purpose of the forms and reports a building auditor is responsible for completing.