Advanced Pressure Diagnostics

Montana Weatherization Training Center - Bozeman

751 Osterman Drive
Suite 101
Bozeman, MT 59715

Brian Nickisch

Growing up in Eastern Montana, Brian has experienced every sort of extreme weather event. Witnessing the impact of weather events on communities Brian has lived in has helped develop a passion for being able to help those impacted most. Through acquiring a teaching degree from Montana State University and a master's degree in environmental science from the University of Nevada, Reno, Brian has sought out to improve lives through education and promoting energy efficiency.

In addition to his formal education, Brian's experience teaching high school science, installing solar arrays, and conducting home energy assessments have given him crucial skills that he’s excited to contribute to the Training Center and the weatherization network.

Nick Thomas

Growing up in the Gallatin Valley has offered Nick years of demolition, renovation and building experience as well as a keen knowledge of different building structures and ways of protecting homes from harsh Montana climates. He brings several years of weatherization field experience to the Training Center after working for the HRDC energy assistance program. His standardized work specifications (SWS) and code compliance knowledge shapes his teaching focus toward workplace safety and crew efficiency.

Aaron Mugaas

Aaron brings deep and relevant experience to the team, with decades of service to the weatherization industry as both a crew member and auditor. He’s also spent time in private industry as a house builder and home inspector. Aaron’s training includes degrees in Biology, and study in Land Resources and Environmental Sciences. His focus at the Training Center is on health and safety, building science, hands-on training of practical skills.

Date	Day	Time	Location
10/31/2023	Tuesday	8:30 AM to 5 PM	Montana Weatherization Training Center - Bozeman
11/01/2023	Wednesday	8:30 AM to 5 PM	Montana Weatherization Training Center - Bozeman
11/02/2023	Thursday	8:30 AM to 4 PM	Montana Weatherization Training Center - Bozeman

• EAs, QCIs, and advanced crew members

• A solid understanding of basic pressure diagnostics such as blower door testing

This course has 18 contact hours and can qualify as 18 continuing education units (CEUs) toward Home Energy Professional Certification through the Building Performance Institute (BPI).

For information about refunds, cancellations, minimum enrollments and more, see the Course Administration and Procedures page.