Setting Up an Effective Weatherization Training Program:

1. Setting Up an Effective Weatherization Training Program: Presenter - Duke Elliott

2. Are You Looking for THE Answer?

3. Training Programs Nationally

4. You Mean I Have A CHOICE? • Production • Results • Quality • Contractor Training • Monitoring • Reporting • Client Feedback • Political Pressure • I hear you are hiring Winterizzzers?

5. Little Rock Central High School

7. What Form will Training Take? • Training Center (Centralized Training) • Mixed Approach (Centralized and Field Training) • Random (as needed) • Semi Structured • No Matter what the form, training should be well thought out and should have a defined and measurable outcome.

8. DO YOU HAVE A CLEAR VISION?

9. Don’t be everything to everybody …

10. A Safe Bet?

11. The Questions You Ask Will Determine The Outcome • Results • Training for … • Curriculum • Cost • Sustainability

12. If you want to grow the most …

13. If you want to grow …

14. Questions • Every state is different! • Not all states need training centers, but … • … all states need training! • What is the BIG question … systemic.

15. More Questions • How many people need trained? • How do we measure results? • How does training impact production … don’t neglect this. • What infrastructure exists? • Do you have skilled trainers? • What is the training message? • Do you have deficiencies in your program?

16. Opportunity • “Out of Clutter, Find Simplicity” • “From Discord, Find Harmony” • “In the Middle of Difficulty Lies Opportunity”

17. LACAP Training Center • The Keys - Vision, Action, and Commitment • Completed in 90 days • Integrated curriculum and state-of-the-art hands-on training setups • What made this possible - PeopleandPlanning • Remember: It is possible to quickly set up a quality Weatherization Training Center

18. The Fundamentals of Training

19. 3 Fundamental Components of Training • ClassroomTell me about it - What is it? What are the foundational concepts? Why do I need to know this? • DemonstrationShow me how to do it - Show me the steps and the tools. Let me ask lots of questions • Hands-onLet me do it - Let me get my hands dirty. Let me learn by doing. Guide me through it then let me do it on my own

20. Integrated Curriculum and Hands-on Setups • Each lesson that requires hands-on training is linked directly to the appropriate training setups in the center • Detailed list of competency tasks for the trainer to demonstrate and for participants to practice

21. Build it and they will come March, 2009 LACAP purchases an industrial warehouse in Baton Rouge July, 2009 Training Center is 95% completeand ready for trainings

22. The Training Center

23. Specifications • Hands-on setups and open classroom - 5,119 square feet • Two classrooms - 668 and 501 square feet • Combustion Safety Lab - 576 square feet • Warehouse and training room - 1,710 square feet • Secure area in rear for full-size mobile home • Computer lab with 20 stations - 500 square feet • Office space in front • Two trainer cubicles • Total training space - 8,574 square feet

24. Two Classrooms, Reference Library, and Computer Lab • A formal learning environment helps build pride and professionalism in the field • A library of useful resources and reference books supports the trainers and the center

25. Attic Hands-on Training Units • Allows multiple participants to gain hands-on experience • Anthony Cox • Chimney • Open interior wall • Ductwork • Venting • Kneewall • Constructed with plastic material so foam is easily removed

26. The Pressure House • Pressure diagnostics, worst case draft demonstrations, combustion appliance venting • Control panel enables multiple test scenarios • Patterned after the INCAA Pressure House • Tailored to Louisiana’s climate and typical home scenarios

27. The Pressure House

28. Diagnostic Cabins • Three cabins for “house as a system” training • Blower door tests • Adjustable CAZ • Live combustion appliances • Open CAR • Attic penetration leaks

29. Attic Demonstration Unit • Real-world situations and challenges in a controlled environment • Knob-and-tube wiring • Improper venting • Open junction boxes • Insulation levels • Penetrations

30. The Insulation House • Demonstrates proper and improper installation of insulation • “Behind the scenes” look at balloon and platform framing • Also functions as a Diagnostics Cabin

31. Insulation Training Unit • Simulates real-life dense pack wall insulation • Different interior wall materials • Blocking and obstructions • Wiring • Lath and plaster simulation • Small sight windows to create a more realistic situation • Old sheathed over window • Different siding types • Easy removal of insulation

32. LSW Training Unit • Provides required hands-on skills for EPA renovator training • Lead testing • Containment • HEPA Vac • Drill shrouds • Dust prevention • Tackmats • Personal Protective Equipment

33. Stay on Purpose • Remember the “culture of Weatherization” • Remember WHY the weatherization program exists.

34. Think Inside the Box • Make certain we meet the needs of our crews and contractors • Make certain we meet the needs of our clients.

35. Lessons Learned • Equipment Budget • Build Local Training Capacity • Budget for Innovations • Make the Training “Your Own” • Evaluate – Admit Your Mistakes … and Be Willing to Move On to a Better Program

36. Summary • Money is not the issue • Time is the issue • Commitment is the key • Training needs to be developed based on state and agency needs • Training needs to be simple to administer • LACAP model … and others

37. Contact EMC for a 30 minutevideo of the building and setting upof the LACAP Training Center. Duke Elliott (406) 763-4656 duke@emcmt.com www.emcmt.com Contact