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Friday, February 26, 2010

CSC Weatherization Training Program Spring Schedule

CSC Weatherization Training Center is located at
240 SW Washington ST, Corvallis, OR 97333
CSCWxTraining@Communityservices.us

Course: Lane Community College: Weatherization/Energy Auditor Lab (closed enrollment)
Cost: Contracted Sessions: February 11, 12, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 & March 1, 2, & 3, 2010
Customized training includes full use of training facility, limited field work and 2 Weatherization Training Staff each day. 2 cohorts of 14 students will be served for a total of 28 students.

Course: Performance Tested Comfort Systems PTCS – Duct Sealing Certification
Cost: $450 Session: March 8-10, 2010 (open enrollment)
Description: The PTCS Duct Seal training class covers several aspects of the PTCS program including:
• Pressure diagnostics in the building to identify leakage to the outside
• The use of testing equipment like the duct blaster, blower door, and manometer
• Proper techniques for securing and sealing ductwork, including mechanical fastening, Panduit straps, and the use of mastic.
• Program specific requirements to qualify for utility incentives and tax credits

Technicians who successfully complete the course will become PTCS Certified and will be eligible to participate in various regional programs sponsored by Bonneville Power Administration, Energy Trust of Oregon, local utilities, and the Oregon Dept of Energy. For more information visit www.ptcsnw.com

Course: BPI – Building Analyst & Resnet HERS Testing Certifications (closed enrollment)
Cost: Contracted Session: March 15-19, 2010
Customized training for local contractor and in-service training for CSC Weatherization Trainers.

Course: BPI – Building Analyst & Envelope Professional Dual Certification Class (open enrollment)
Cost: $4,250 Session: March 22nd-April 9th
Description: Building Performance Institute (BPI) certification is the nationally approved training standard of the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Program of the US Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency (DOE and EPA). Locally, the Energy Trust of Oregon (ETO) is a participant in the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® program.
Building Analyst Professional – course content:
• Fundamentals of Building Science • BPI Standards and Project Specifications
• Fundamentals of Buildings and their Systems • Analyzing Building Systems
• Measurement and Verification of Building • Professional Ethics, Conduct & Communications Performance

Envelope Professional – course content:
• Building Science (Intermediate) • BPI Standards and Project Specifications
• Envelope Systems and their interactions with (Intermediate)
other Systems • Optimizing Envelopes and their interactions
• Measurement and Verification of Building with Building Systems
Performance (Intermediate) • Professional Ethics, Conduct & Communications

Course: Pre-apprenticeship Program with Corvallis School District (closed enrollment)
Cost: NA Session: April 19-23, 2010
Customized one-week introduction to weatherization and green jobs with the Corvallis School District.

To request additional information or to register for any open enrolment class, please email CSCWxTraining@Communityservices.us.
Scholarships & Tuition Waivers are available to WorkSource Oregon participants who are registered with Community Services Consortium.

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