Weatherization Crew Leader: Advanced Skills

Dates: August 8-10, 2023

Meets: Tu, W and Th from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Location: Montana Weatherization Training Center - Bozeman

$575.00
Registration Fee: $575.00
MT WAP Registration: $0.00

Weatherization Crew Leader prepares the trainee to be a Weatherization Crew Leader under the guidelines of DOE's Weatherization Assistance Program. Trainees are thoroughly trained in project, worker, and safety-management issues they will encounter on the job.

The course follows the Department of Energy's standardized curriculum for Crew Leader and aligns with the NREL Job Task Analysis for Crew Leader.

Crew Leader training incorporates topics such as Role of the Crew Leader, Ongoing Training, Understanding Work Orders, Safe Work Practices/OSHA, Building and Safety Codes, Equipment Tracking and Maintenance, Warehousing, and Maintaining Quality Control.

The structure of the course includes lecture, dialogue, and practical demonstrations in lab situations.

Montana Weatherization Network members may take this course at no cost. Use the MT WAP Registration option to register with a $0 fee.

For questions, contact the Training Center at classes@weatherization.org, or 406-586-0070.

To return to Montana Weatherization Training Center website please go to weatherization.org





Fee:   $575.00

optional: Fee Breakdown

Fee Breakdown

DescriptionAmount
Registration Fee$ 575.00
MT WAP Registration$ 0.00

Montana Weatherization Training Center - Bozeman

751 Osterman Drive
Suite 101
Bozeman, MT 59715

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.

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.
Date Day Time Location
08/08/2023Tuesday1 AM to 5 PM Montana Weatherization Training Center - Bozeman
08/09/2023Wednesday8:30 AM to 5 PM Montana Weatherization Training Center - Bozeman
08/10/2023Thursday8:30 AM to 3 PM Montana Weatherization Training Center - Bozeman

  • Crew Leaders
  • Energy Auditors
  • Program Managers
  • Experience Installers

  • This course has 18 contact hours and can qualify as 4.5 continuing education units (CEUs) toward Home Energy Professional Certification through the Building Performance Institute (BPI).

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