RESNET HERS Rater Flex Course
HERS Rater training provides you with the knowledge to perform home energy ratings, a key part of the energy audit process.
Raters have the ability to verify the energy savings that allow homeowners to qualify for energy efficient mortgages, the ENERGY STAR Homes program, and Department of Energy's Building America Program. The Rater training can be a complement to the BPI training, or can stand alone.
Our classes are taught by energy auditing experts who are fully qualified RESNET HERS Rater Trainers, chosen for their extensive practical energy auditing experience and exceptional teaching ability. Our course materials are fully approved by the RESNET committee, and are updated frequently to make sure you're getting the latest information in this quickly changing field.
The HERS Rater Flex Course allows you to learn the HERS Rater materials in live webinars that take place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, for 2 1/2 hours per session, either in the daytime or evening, followed by one day in the field, and a written test at the end. Two provisional ratings are included in the web-based class and field work. In the choices below, you can pay for the field training and testing now or later.
This course includes an overview and tutorial in REM/RATE, the popular building energy modeling software.
Syllabus
The HERS Rater course is an excellent path towards becoming a professional energy auditor. CleanEdison's HERS Rater course covers the following topics designed to help you understand energy efficient home analysis topics:
CLASSROOM PORTION (HERS Rater)- What is RESNET?
- Building Science Basics
- Building Shell and Thermal Envelope
- Windows and Doors
- Air Leakages
- Ducts and Duct Leakage
- Insulation
- Lighting and Appliances
- Mechanical Ventilation
- Cooling and Ventilation Systems
- Heating and Water Heating Systems
- Health and Safety
- The Rating Procedure and Computing the Rating
- REM/RATE Training
- Business Basics for the Rater and Rating
CleanEdison's RESNET HERS Rater Training applies the fundamental principals learned in the classroom to an actual residential home. You will go on location and be taught how to identify common residential problems and learn to use the following equipment:
FIELD PORTION EQUIPMENT- Blower door
- Manometer
- Duct blaster
Course Materials Include
- Pre-course study material
- Quizzes and review
- CleanEdison customized curriculum
- CleanEdison Study Guide
- 24 hours of classroom training
- 10 hours of field training
- RESNET HERS Rater 2-hour proctored written exam and written exam fee
Possible Jobs
The following are possible career paths that can result from energy audit training. Some jobs may require further education and training, and as always there is no substitute for hands on experience in the field:
- Energy Auditor
- Insulation Professional
- HERS Rater
- HVAC Professional
- Home Performance Contractor
- Weatherization Professional
- Residential Energy Consultant
- Residential Energy Efficiency Program Manager
Last Updated: Tuesday, May 22 2012 06:43
