Retrofit Installer Technician - Online
Issued by
Santa Fe Community College
Earners of the Retrofit Installer Technician badge have proven to have knowledge of retrofit measures for improving a home's building performance for energy efficiency and health and safety.
- Type Learning
- Level Foundational
- Time Hours
- Cost Paid
Skills
Earning Criteria
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Explain the job of a Retrofit Installer Technician in weatherization
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Recall the importance of clear communication
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Calculate some simple math problems
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Describe health and safety protocols important to you and your client
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Recall components of windows and doors
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Choose appropriate air sealing and insulation materials
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Recall how to install simple baseload measures in a home
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Describe the process of duct-sealing
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Explain why we use blower doors in weatherization and describe basic steps in blower door testing
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Explain the importance of combustion safety testing
Standards
Created by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, the Standard Work Specifications detail the proper installation of energy efficiency retrofits in residential single family, manufactured housing, and multifamily housing.