Duke Elliott Setting Up a Weatherization Training Center: The LACAP Case Study.

Duke Elliott

Setting Up a Weatherization Training Center:

The LACAP Case Study

Setting Up a Weatherization Training Center: The LACAP Case Study2

LACAP Training Center

• The Keys - Vision and Action• Completed in 90 days• Integrated curriculum and state-of-the-art hands-on

training setups• What made this possible - People and Planning

• Remember: It is possible to quickly set up a quality training center


Build it and they will come

March, 2009LACAP purchases an industrial warehouse in Baton Rouge

July, 2009Training Center is 95% completeand ready for trainings


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 - 1710 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


The Training Center


The Fundamentals of Training


3 Fundamental Components of Training• Classroom

Tell 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 thetools. Let me ask lots ofquestions

• Hands-onLet me do it - Let me getmy hands dirty. Let meexperiment and try. Guideme through it


Two Classrooms and Reference Library

• 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


Attic Demonstration Unit

• Real-world situations and challenges in a controlled environment

• Knob and tube wiring• Improper venting• Open junction boxes• Insulation levels• Penetrations


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


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


Diagnostics Cabins

• Three cabins for “house as a system” training

• Blower door tests• Adjustable CAZ• Live combustion appliances• Open CAR• Attic penetration leaks


Diagnostics Cabins


The Insulation House

• Demonstrates proper and improper installation of insulation

• Shows balloon and platform framing

• Functions as a Diagnostics Cabin


Insulation Training Unit • Simulates real-life dense pack

wall insulation• Different interior wall materials• Blocking• Wiring• Lath and plaster simulation• Small sight windows to create a

more realistic situation• Easy removal of insulation• Old sheathed over window• Different siding types


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


Combustion Safety Lab

• Three Types of Furnaces

• Carbon monoxide• Efficiency• Controlled testing• Space heaters• Water heaters


Equipment

• Blower Doors• Test Equipment• Infrared camera• Two-part foam• Furnaces• Ductwork• Tools• Lead Testing• … and more!


Comprehensive Training Curriculum• Supports standardization and consistency of quality field

performance• Integrated to match state standards and climate conditions• Matched to DOE competencies• Enables reliable replication of training• Simple, clear, and easy to use• Classroom and hands-on experience• Curriculum/Trainer’s Guide, supported by instructional

PowerPoint presentations, assessment tools, and reference materials

• Will simplify certification• National and local reviewers


Comprehensive Training Curriculum


Curriculum / Hands-on Setups Integration• 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 the participants to practice


Who needs to take what courses?

• Helps determine what courses each student needs to take to train for a specific job• Leaves room for case-by-case consideration of each individual’s level of field

experience


Two-Year Cost

• Equipment and initial setup: $567,000 *• First year operational cost: $510,780• Second year operational cost: $382,471

• Two year commitment: $1,460,251

* Training Package, with Hands-on Training Setups, Curriculum, Train the Trainer, Contract Trainers and Technical Support


Operational Cost

• Space cost: $83,000• Utilities: $28,050• Office equipment: $15,526• Education equipment: $17,782• Educational materials: $38,001• Computer lab: $57,000• Travel: $17,340• Two FTE: $149,081• Contract trainers: $30,000• Technical assistance: $75,000• Subtotal: $510,780


Questions

• Every state is different!

• Every region is different!

• Not all states need training centers, but …

• … all states need training!

• Trainers and Training the Trainers

• Sustainability


Summary

• Money is not the issue• Time is the issue• Commitment is the key• Training needs to be turnkey and simple to

administer• LACAP model … and others


The LACAP Training Center Team• Jane Killen - LACAP• Jon Phelps - LACAP• Chris Dunn - LACAP• Brad Kilshaw - LACAP• Duke Elliott - EMC• Matt Sullivan - EMC• Bernhard Uhl - EMC• Micaela Young - EMC • Ric Blevins - EMC• John Diem - EMC• Claudette Reichel - LSU• Rick Karg - Karg and Associates• Anthony Cox - NRCERT


Contact

Contact EMC for a 30 minutevideo of the building and setting up

of the LACAP Training Center.

Duke Elliott(406) 763-4656

[email protected]

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