BPI Home Energy Professional Quality Control Inspector
The Home Energy Professional (HEP) Quality Control Inspector (QCI) course is a comprehensive training designed to prepare students to conduct in-process and post-work quality assurance inspections, conduct diagnostic and health and safety tests, assess worker professionalism, verify compliance with common Home Performance and Weatherization program requirements, and evaluate client satisfaction.
Program Details
The Home Energy Professional (HEP) Quality Control Inspector (QCI) course is a comprehensive, 5-day training designed to prepare students to challenge the Written and Field Exams for the HEP QCI Certification. This Certification is based on the QCI Job Task Analysis, an industry-led collaboration directed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), which defines the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job of a Quality Control Inspector working in the Weatherization or Home Performance industries.
To achieve the QCI Certification, a student must receive a passing score on both the Written and Field Examinations. Students seeking this Certification must meet additional prerequisites in order to qualify to challenge the exams (see Prerequisites section below) and must provide proof of approval from BPI in order to take the exams.
Please note that for this course, the cost of the Written and Field Exams is NOT included in the price and must be paid for and scheduled separately.
Learn
After successful completion of this course, the participant will be able to conduct in-process and post-work quality assurance inspections, conduct diagnostic and health and safety tests, assess worker professionalism, verify compliance with common Home Performance and Weatherization program requirements, and evaluate client satisfaction.
Earn
This training has been approved for 8 BPI Continuing Education Units. Upon successful completion of this training, students will receive a Southface Certificate of Completion and a BPI HEP Quality Control Inspector Certification.
Program Offerings
Thirty-two hours of training by certified BPI Professionals
Access to Math Basics and Basics of Building Science online learning mondules
Interactive activities
Blower door & pressure differential diagnostic testing
Duct pressurization & pressure pan testing
Ventilation flan flow rate measurement
Combustion safety testing (spillage, draft, CO, gas leaks)
Course Requirements
Since this course covers a wealth of material in a limited time, it is strongly recommended that students possess a BPI Building Analyst Professional certification and/or have extensive related industry experience. Students should be competent in basic mathematics, construction terminology, and possess basic computer operation skills prior to attending this training.
Online Learning Modules: Basics of Building Science, Math Basics (access provided upon registration)
Students seeking the BPI HEP Quality Control Inspector Certification must meet specific work experience prerequisites. A detailed list of prerequisites can be found here: BPI Prerequisites
Students seeking the BPI HEP Quality Control Inspector Certification must apply directly with BPI and receive approval to challenge the exams. The BPI Approval Letter must be provided to Southface prior to challenging any exams. The application and instructions for applying may be found here: BPI Quality Control Inspector Application