The Home Energy Professional (HEP) Retrofit Installer Technician (RIT) course is a comprehensive training designed to prepare students to: identify worker/client safety hazards such as mold, lead, asbestos, electrical and perform work safely using proper personal protective equipment (PPE); understand basic building science concepts and their effect on a home; properly install air-sealing measures, insulation, and ground moisture barriers; evaluate HVAC systems and perform duct-sealing measures; evaluate and install mechanical ventilation systems including through-the-roof terminations; evaluate existing windows and doors; remove and re-install windows and doors.
The Home Energy Professional (HEP) Retrofit Installer Technician (RIT) course is a comprehensive training designed to prepare students to challenge the Written and Practical Exams for the HEP RIT Certification. This Certification is based on the RIT 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 Retrofit Installer Technician working in the Weatherization or Home Performance industries.
To achieve the HEP RIT Certification, a student must receive a passing score on two (2) exams: a Written Exam and Field Exam. 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 exams is NOT included in the price and must be paid for and scheduled separately.
Major topics covered during the training include: worker safety; review of building science concepts; air-sealing and insulation; mechanical systems and ducts; and window and door installation. After successful completion of this course, the participant will be able to: identify worker/client safety hazards such as mold, lead, asbestos, electrical and perform work safely using proper personal protective equipment (PPE); understand basic building science concepts and their effect on a home; properly install air-sealing measures, insulation, and ground moisture barriers; evaluate HVAC systems and perform duct-sealing measures; evaluate and install mechanical ventilation systems including through-the-roof terminations; evaluate existing windows and doors; remove and re-install windows and doors.
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. After passing the BPI HEP Retrofit Installer Technician Written and Field Exams, students will receive a BPI HEP Retrofit Installer Technician Certification.
Students should be competent in basic construction terminology and possess basic skills using tools prior to attending this training
Students seeking the BPI HEP Retrofit Installer Technician Certification must meet specific work experience prerequisites. A detailed list of prerequisites can be found here: BPI Prerequisites
Students seeking the BPI HEP Retrofit Installer Technician 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 Retrofit Installer Technician Application
