Weatherization Technician Apprentice

- Description
- Curriculum

The primary goal of the Weatherization Technician Apprenticeship is to give you a basic understanding of the Weatherization process. This is a prerequisite course for any CTDL Certifications and registration is contingent upon successful completion of The Work Order curriculum.
Core Competencies
- Understanding Weatherization Technician Terminology and reporting upon such;
- Application of Weatherization products Status and properly documenting such;
- Performing Real Time Assessments and shielding Client liability;
- Properly documenting photographic history based upon unique Client needs;
- Building initial Asset Property Inspection Reports for Client; and
- Chronicling issues for Client.
What is the target audience?
- This is an Apprentice level Module
- The Work Order Module is a prerequisite
- This Module is a prerequisite for all Journeyman and Master Certifications
The skillsets required for a Weatherization Technician Apprenticeship are fundamentally based upon a high school diploma or a GED equivalent. Proficiency in the English language are mandatory. Familiarity with a Windows based desktop computer system combined with the ability to operate a smartphone are required. Attention to detail is a core component of becoming a Weatherization Technician.
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8Prepping the Attic Floor for Insulation
Desired outcome: Provide adequate access to the workspace, indicate location of electrical boxes for future servicing, prevent electrical hazards, maintain existing attic ventilation, and generally provide the groundwork for installation of a consistent thermal boundary between conditioned and unconditioned space.
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9Prepping Attic Floor
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10Prep Attic Floor
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23Installing Dense Pack Side Wall Installation
Desired outcome: Minimize dust and achieve consistent, uniform thermal boundary between conditioned and unconditioned space to prescribed R-value without voids in a manner that will prevent future settling and minimize framing cavity air flows.
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24Dense Pack Insulation
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25Clear Wall Dense Packing
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26Install Dense Pack Sidewall Insulation
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31Air Sealing and Insulating Walls of Conditioned Subspace
Desired outcome: Subspace is air sealed and insulated to achieve best thermal performance possible while preventing moisture condensation on the inside of band joists or other wall cavities.
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32Basement Insulation
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33Air Sealing Crawl Space