Virtual Quality Control Inspector
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Quality Control Inspector lays the groundwork for individuals interested in understanding and expanding their knowledge of monitoring and inspecting weatherized units. Students will thoroughly cover sessions on regulations and standards, desk monitoring, tools of the trade, building assessment, interpretation of infrared imagery, in-progress monitoring, and what to include in a report. The course follows the Department for Energy's standardized curriculum for Quality Control Inspector and has been modified to align with the NREL Job Task Analysis for Quality Control Inspector. The structure of the course includes lecture, dialogue and practical experience through hands-on skill sets.
Additionally, this course can serve as a review to prepare participants for the Building Performance Institutes's (BPI)written exam for certification as a Quality Control Inspector. Learn more about Home Energy Professional certification. As a BPI Test Center, Montana Weatherization Training Center proctors the written exam for an additional fee. This exam can be arranged by request.
Candidates must be BPI Energy Auditor certified and successfully challenge the QCI online exam to become Quality Control Inspector certified. The exam costs $325 (this fee is covered for Montana Weatherization Assistance Personnel contact Montana Weatherization Training Center for more information) Online exam: 50 multiple choice questions; Time Limit: 2.5 hours; Passing Score: 70%
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: | $525.00 |
Fee Breakdown
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee | $ 525.00 |
| MT WAP Registration | $ 0.00 |
| QCI online exam | $ 325.00 |
| QCI online exam for MWAP | $ 0.00 |
Online Asynchronous
This online class is asynchronous and can be taken according to the student's schedule. Participants engage with course materials without a specific meeting time. Regular assignments may be required, see the course description for details. You will receive an automated e-mail from MSU Outreach with login instructions for the Brightspace (D2L) learning management system within one business day of registration. If you do not receive your login information, please email outreachadmin@montana.eduAaron Mugaas
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- Crew Leaders
- Quality Control Inspectors
- Program Managers
In order to take the BPI Quality Control Inspector written exam, the candidate must currently possess an active BPI Energy Auditor Certification.
This course has 15 contact hours and can qualify as 3.75 continuing education units (CEU) toward Home Energy Professional Recertification.