Core competencies:

• Basic Competencies
• Understand building science principles
• Insulation
  • Know insulation materials
• Training
  • Know adult learning concepts
  • Know training resources
  • Motivate students
  • Provide hands-on training
• Diagnostic Testing
  • Blower door/zone pressure diagnostics
    • Know air & heat movement principles
    • Know typical air leakage problems
    • Know air barrier & its proper alignment
    • Know primary & intermediate zones
  • Duct testing
    • Know problems w/ different kinds of leakage
• Combustion Appliance Safety
  • Know CO action levels
  • Know causes & remedies of common vent problems
• Inspection and Measurement
  • Know factors that affect heat loss in buildings
  • Know critcal junction points
  • Know different insulation mtrls & installation techniques
  • Know air-sealing techniques & appropriate materials
  • Know causes & remedies of moisture problems
  • Know causes & remedies of IAQ problems
• Measure Selection
  • Know materials allowed by 10 CFR 440 Appendix A
  • Understand the interaction between measures
• Client Education
  • Know actions by occupant that reduce energy use
  • Estimate savings that can result from occupant actions
  • Know actions by occupant that ensure health & safety
  • Know basic steps involved in weatherization process'
  • Know basic equipment used to weatherize a house