On-Line Training

This intensive, 36-hour training is delivered over two weeks via twelve 3-hour daily webinars.
The training is synchronous - all sessions are live with a trainer, so that student interaction is
high. Students learn how to use energy modeling software, and the training includes daily
quizzes and homework assignments.

Modules:
Each module is a class of 3 hours in length. Below is a brief outline of the content covered in
each module.

• Module I: Introduction
  • Introductions/overview
  • Introduction to RESNET, Ratings, ENERGY STAR, and Mortgages
  • House as a system/ Introduction to Building Performance
  • RESNET Standards, reference home
• Module II: Building Science
  • Baseload consumption and efficiency
  • Building airflow and Blower Door
• Module III: Building Envelope - Thermal
  • Thermal Boundary
  • Insulation Properties (durability, R-value, U-factor, etc.)
  • Conductive transfer calculations
• Module IV: Building Envelope – Pressure
  • Blower door testing
  • Zonal pressure diagnostics
  • Economics of air sealing
  • Interactions with comfort, health and durability
• Module V: Mechanical systems
  • Heating & cooling system
  •  Load calculations, AHRI, duct testing
• Module VI: Ventilation and Distribution
  • Ventilation systems, ASHRAE, testing
• Module VII: Combustion Safety
  • Health and safety testing
  • Required Interplay RESCAZ software simulation for student practice
  • Demo of software and relation to standards
• Module VIII: Math and Measurements
  • Math for ratings
  • Plan take-offs, field data collection
• Module IX: Software Modeling and Ratings
  • Energy modeling overview
  • REMRate data entry, reports
• Module X: RESNET Practical Simulation
  • Performing an HERS rating using the required practical simulation software
• Module XI: Ratings from Plans
  • Create REM model from provided plans
• Module XII: Rating Process, Quality Assurance and Review

Class Session

• Pre-class requirements
  • Register and Complete NEHERS 36 hours on-line courses
  • Pass online test for each module (must be within 12-months of class date)
  • Completed RESCAZ tutorials
  • Completed assigned practice rating
• Class schedule
  • Day 1 (online)
    • Subject review
    • Work on model from plans
    • RESCaz Exam
  • Day 2 (travel day)
  • Day 3 (in field)
    • Field data collection for Confirmed Rating
    • Test each rater on use of equipment
  • Day 4
    • Model Field House
    • Practical SIM exams
  • Day 5
    • Review
    • Complete/Work on model(s)
    • RESNET rater test
    • Optional retest for RESCaz

• If Rating from Plans or Confirmed Rating not completed by end of Day 5 they must be submitted to trainer within 7 days