Using a “whole house” performance-based approach, this training will cover advanced heating system diagnostics, evaluation, and repair skills to help you prepare for the Building Performance Institute’s Heating Professional on-line and field exams. Training will include review of some Building Analyst topics, but is not a Building Analyst preparatory course.

This 4-day workshop, which includes both classroom sessions and field experience, will help you prepare for the BPI Heating Professional written and field exams.

Topics will include:
Health and Safety, Heating System Science, Load and Sizing, Distribution Systems Design, Combustion Safety Science, Controls and Electrical Inspections, Ducted System Diagnostics, Combustion Appliance Vent Repair, SSE, Temperature Rise, Heating Appliance Clean & Tune, Gas/Oil testing of appliances, Duct Pressurization testing, Post-Installation Inspection, Mechanical System Durability, and Tools and Equipment.

The workshop will include hands-on application on various systems.

At the conclusion of this workshop, students will be prepared to take the BPI-Heating Professional Certification exam.

BPI Recognized for 18 CEU Credits

Prerequisites:
1 yr HVAC Experience or BPI-BA Certification

Duration of Course:
4 Days

BPI Testing Information:
Following completion of this course, participants will be eligible to take the BPI written/online exam and field exam. The costs of the exams are NOT included in the instruction fee. There is a written/online exam which satisfies the first component of the BPI certification requirements. Candidates must also pass a field performance exam before receiving certification. Test dates will be selected from a choice given to students during classroom instruction.