ARN Course Descriptions
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T1: ARN Envelope Professional Training for BPI Certification Course
T2: ARN Building Analyst Training for BPI Certification Course
T3: ARN Building Analyst (BPI) Short Course for Certified HERS Raters
T4: Proctored Field Test for BPI Certification
T5: RESNET Certified HERS Rater Course
T6. RESNET HERS Rater Short Course for BPI Certified Building Analysts
T7. In-Class Proctored RESNET Written Test
T8. ENERGY STAR Version 3 Rater Training
T9.Advanced REM Software Training - REM/Rate or REM/Design - OFFERED ONLINE ONLY!
T1: ARN Envelope Professional Training for BPI Certification Course
Who should take this course?
This course trains students to be a BPI Envelope Specialist and prepares them for the BPI Envelope Specialist national written and field exam. This course is for energy auditors, remodelers, builders, insulators, HVAC contractors, and housing inspectors who have achieved the BPI Building Analyst certification and desire to add the BPI Envelope Specialist Certification. Study materials will be sent when course registration and payment is received.
What will you learn?
- A detailed understanding of insulation types including thermal and moisture characteristics.
- An understanding of insulation, air and moisture barrier installation.
- Advanced proficiency in building diagnostics tools including the Blower Door.
- Advanced proficiency in evaluating the energy performance, comfort and safety of a house.
- In-depth techniques for performing combustion safety analysis.
The course uses "Energy Auditor Field Guide" as its text book.
(NOTE: The national written test is part of this class and included in the price. The field exam is optional and has a separate fee.)
How will you become certified?
To become certified as a professional BPI Envelope Specialist, you must successfully complete this training course, pass the BPI national exam and pass a field exam. Certification as an Envelope Specialist is a National certification.
How quickly should I take my field test?
The field test is used to validate your ability to correctly use the tools and equipment, to accurately interpret the results, and to make appropriate recommendations according to BPI Standards. It is strongly recommended that you spend some time learning the tools and equipment and ensuring you fully understand how to interpret the results you are getting prior to attempting the field test. Accurate Rater Network allows BPI students time outside of the class in our HVAC lab area to gain the level of comfort required. While it is a good idea to schedule both sessions now (to get your preferred dates) you may want to give yourself adequate time for practice between the training / written exam and the field test.
Field test is off-site. You are responsible for providing transportation to the field test site. Spaces are limited. Our staff will call you to set time and date. Spaces are filled on a first-come-first-served basis. Therefore, if the listed Field Test date is full, another date may be offered.
Prerequisites for Course: Must be a BPI certified Building Analyst
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T2: ARN Training For BPI Building Analyst Certification Course Information
Who should take this course?
This course trains students to be BPI Building Analysts and prepares them for the BPI national written and field exam. It is expected that students have some familiarity with home comfort diagnostics, residential construction and/or HVAC systems.
Prerequisites for Course: None
What will you learn?
- An understanding of building science principals and residential energy use.
- An understanding of indoor air quality and solutions to IAQ problems.
- How to conduct a comprehensive diagnostic analysis of a home.
- How to use state-of-the-art diagnostic tools, including a blower door, monoxer and combustible gas analyzer.
- How to perform combustion safety analysis.
- How to evaluate the energy performance, comfort and safety of a house.
- What to look for, such as, hidden flaws often found in residential construction that can cause high utility bills, discomfort, moisture problems and indoor air quality problems.
The course uses "Energy Auditor Field Guide" as its text book.
(NOTE: The national written test is part of this class and included in the price. The field exam is optional and has a separate fee.)
How will you become certified?
To become certified as a professional Building Analyst, you must successfully complete this training course, pass the BPI national exam and pass a field exam. (Note: The field test is off-site.) Doing so, you will be able to produce energy analysis reports that will help homebuyers and homeowners qualify for energy rebates and a variety of private and government loan programs. Certification as a Building Analyst is a National certification.
How quickly should I take my field test?
The field test is used to validate your ability to correctly use the tools and equipment, to accurately interpret the results, and to make appropriate recommendations according to BPI Standards. It is strongly recommended that you spend some time learning the tools and equipment and ensuring you fully understand how to interpret the results you are getting prior to attempting the field test. Accurate Rater Network allows BPI Building Analyst students time outside of the class in our HVAC lab area to gain the level of comfort required. While it is a good idea to schedule both sessions now (to get your preferred dates) you may want to give yourself adequate time for practice between the training / written exam and the field test.
Field test is off-site. You are responsible for providing transportation to the field test site. Spaces are limited. Our staff will call you to set time and date. Spaces are filled on a first-come-first-served basis. Therefore, if the listed Field Test date is full, another date may be offered.
T3: ARN Building Analyst (BPI) Short Course for RESNET Certified HERS Raters
Who should take this course?
This course trains students to be BPI Building Analyst and prepares them for the BPI national Building Analyst exam. This course is for certified RESNET HERS Raters or those who have already taken the HERS Rater course of study. Study materials will be sent when course registration and payment is received.
What will you learn?
- Review of building science principals and residential energy use.
- An understanding of indoor air quality and solutions to IAQ problems.
- How to conduct a comprehensive diagnostic analysis of a home based on BPI standards.
- Review the use of state-of-the-art diagnostic tools, including a blower door, monoxer and combustible gas sniffer
- How to perform combustion safety analysis.
- How to evaluate the energy performance, comfort and safety of a house.
- What to look for, such as, hidden flaws often found in residential construction that can cause high utility bills, discomfort, moisture problems and indoor air quality problems.
The course uses "Energy Auditor Field Guide" as its text book.
(NOTE: The national written test is part of this class and included in the price. The field exam is optional and has a separate fee.)
How will you become certified?
To become certified as a professional Building Analyst, you must successfully complete this training course, pass the BPI national exam and pass a field test. Doing so, you will be able to produce energy analysis reports that will help homebuyers and homeowners qualify for energy rebates and a variety of private and government loan programs. Certification as a Building Analyst is a National certification.
How quickly should I take my field test?
The field test is used to validate your ability to correctly use the tools and equipment, to accurately interpret the results, and to make appropriate recommendations according to BPI Standards. It is strongly recommended that you spend some time learning the tools and equipment and ensuring you fully understand how to interpret the results you are getting prior to attempting the field test. Accurate Rater Network allows BPI Building Analyst students time outside of the class in our HVAC lab area to gain the level of comfort required. While it is a good idea to schedule both sessions now (to get your preferred dates) you may want to give yourself adequate time for practice between the training / written exam and the field test.
Field test is off-site. You are responsible for providing transportation to the field test site. Spaces are limited. Our staff will call you to set time and date. Spaces are filled on a first-come-first-served basis. Therefore, if the listed Field Test date is full, another date may be offered.
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T4: Proctored Field Test for BPI Certification
This testing is for those who have passed the Building Performance Institute (BPI) Building Analyst or Envelope Specialist written test and need the field test in order to complete their BPI certification. This provides the supervised administration of the field test portion of the BPI certification. Students should come fully prepared for the test. You are allowed to bring any written materials with you to the field test. You may not use a computer during the test. Please bring a calculator.
Equipment is supplied, although you may bring your own if you prefer.
(NOTE: BPI field tests are also available for re-certification for BPI Building Analysts or BPI Envelope Specialists who have let their certifications lapse.)
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T5: RESNET Certified HERS Rater Course
Who should take this course?
This course is designed to train students to be Certified Home Energy (*HERS) Raters and to prepare for the RESNET national rater exam. It is expected that students have some familiarity with comfort diagnostics, residential construction and/or HVAC systems. As such, this course was constructed for energy auditors, remodelers, builders, insulators, HVAC contractors, and housing inspectors. Others are welcome to attend, but would be well advised to do some studying in these fields prior to class.
Study materials will be sent when course registration and payment is received.
What will you learn?
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An understanding of building science principals and residential energy use.
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How to conduct a comprehensive diagnostic analysis of a home.
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How to produce a complete home energy analysis using REM/Rate™
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How to use state-of-the-art diagnostic tools, including a blower door and Duct Blaster™
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How to certify homes for the EPA ENERGY STAR homes program.
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How to evaluate the energy performance, comfort and safety of a house.
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What to look for, such as, hidden flaws often found in residential construction that can cause high utility bills, discomfort, moisture problems and indoor air quality problems.
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Click here for an outline of our RESNET Training Agenda.
Book for Course: Residential Energy by John Krigger & Chris Dorsi
How will you become certified?
To become certified as a professional home energy rater, you must successfully complete this training course, pass the RESNET national rater exam and complete three (3) probationary ratings. Please see ARN Services to learn more about what is required for these "probationary" ratings. Read the sections under "Certified Home Energy Raters". Once certified, you will be able to produce energy rating reports that will help homebuyers and homeowners qualify for energy rebates and a variety of private and government loan programs. Certification as a Home Energy Rater is a National certification.
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T6. RESNET HERS Rater Short Course for BPI Certified Building Analysts
Who should take this course?
This course trains BPI Building Analysts to be RESNET Certified Home Energy Raters and prepares them for the RESNET national rater exam. This course is for certified BPI Building Analysts or those who have already successfully completed the BPI Building Analyst course. Study materials will be sent when course registration and payment is received. This is a three-day course with the national RESNET test proctored on the third day.
What will you learn?
- How to produce a complete home energy analysis using REM/Rate™, a computerized home energy modeling program.
- How to use state-of-the-art diagnostic tools, including a blower door and Duct Blaster™
- How to certify homes for the EPA ENERGY STAR homes program.
- How to evaluate the energy performance, comfort and safety of a house.
- What to look for, such as, hidden flaws often found in residential construction that can cause high utility bills, discomfort, moisture problems and indoor air quality problems.
How will you become certified?
To become certified as a professional home energy rater, you must successfully complete this training course, pass the RESNET national rater exam, join a Rating Provider, and complete a minimum of three (3) Probationary Ratings under the supervision of your Rating Provider. Doing so, you will be able to produce energy rating reports that will help homebuyers and homeowners qualify for energy rebates and a variety of private and government loan programs. Certification as a Home Energy Rater is a National certification.
Please Note: The written exam fee is paid by the student directly to RESNET via the Internet just prior to taking the exam. A credit card will be required to make this $50.00 payment to RESNET.
Accurate Rater Network by Hathmore Technologies, LLC’s home energy rater training course is accredited by the Residential Energy Services Network, also known as RESNET.
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T7. In-Class Proctored RESNET Written Test
Who Should Take This Course:
This proctoring session provides the administration and proctoring of the RESNET National Exams. You choose either the Home Energy Rater or Field Inspector exam. Student is expected to be fully prepared and bring all reference material needed for the exam. There is an optional review session prior to taking the national RESNET test to help students be prepared.
PLEASE NOTE: You will need to bring a credit card with you to pay a test fee of $50 directly to RESNET prior to taking the test. This fee goes to RESNET and is not included in the $150 fee for proctoring the exam and providing a review prior to the administration of the test.
If you only want to take the written test and do not need the review, please contact ARN using the "Contact" tab located at the top right side of the website.
How will you become certified?
To become certified as a professional Home Energy Rater, you must pass this RESNET national rater exam, join a Rating Providership, and complete a minimum of three (3) probationary field ratings that will be reviewed and approved by your Rating Provider.
To become certified as a professional Field Inspector, you must pass this RESNET national field inspector exam and successfully complete field data gathering for three (3) HERS ratings under the supervision of a Certified HERS Rater. You will then work directly under the supervision of a certified RESNET Home Energy Rater.
Being certified, you will be able to produce energy rating reports that will help homebuyers and homeowners qualify for energy rebates and a variety of private and government loan programs. Certification as a Home Energy Rater is a National certification.
Accurate Rater Network by Hathmore Technologies, LLC’s home energy rater training course is accredited by the Residential Energy Services Network, also known as RESNET.
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T8. ENERGY STAR Version 3 Rater Training
All Home Energy Raters are required to take ENERGY STAR for Homes Version 3 training through a RESNET-accredited Training Provider to be eligible to qualify homes under the new guidelines. Training will be available in March and raters must complete the required training by January 1, 2012 to continue qualifying homes as ENERGY STAR. This requirement applies to all existing ENERGY STAR rater partners, as well as any new raters who sign onto the program in the future.
Note: In consultation with RESNET, EPA has expanded this training requirement to include field verifiers who are doing inspection and testing associated with ENERGY STAR qualified homes.
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The training will cover a range of topics that raters and field verifiers will need to know to qualify homes under ENERGY STAR Version 3, including the ENERGY STAR Reference Design Home, Benchmark Home/Size Adjustment Factor, as well as technical details for completing the required ENERGY STAR Inspection Checklists (Thermal Enclosure, Water Management System, and HVAC Quality Installation). ENERGY STAR Version 3 training will count towards RESNET required Professional Development credit. |
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How to generate a variety of reports
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How to create an "Energy Improvement" report
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How to calculate ROI, Simple Payback and other energy investment strategies
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Phone: 816.224.5550
