Course Description:
This short (13.5 hr.), but intense course will provide the basic understanding of energy efficiency in a small commercial building environment, that will help someone looking to become an energy auditor’s helper or assistant.

Training Objective:
The course was designed to deliver key concepts and approaches to evaluating the energy efficiency of a small commercial building to provide solid recommendations for cost effective improvements. Participants in the course will be taught business skills as well as technical skills relating to performing an energy efficiency audit.

Certification: A Certificate of Completion is available from iCAST and our partners after completing course requirements.

Curriculum:
Modlue 1 - Course Introduction and Overview - 14 Minutes
Module 2 - Green Buildings and Green Jobs- 1 Hr. 12 Mins.
Module 3 - Auditor Profession - 1 Hr. 4 Mins.
Module 4 - The Client Interview - 53 Minutes
Module 5 - Energy and Water Baselining with Portfolio Manager - 59 Mins.
Module 6 - Commercial Maintenance Plan Review - 52 Minutes
Module 7a - Building Science Part 1 - 1 Hr. 10 Mins.
Module 7b - Building Science Part 2 - 38 Minutes
Module 8 - HVAC Mechanical Systems Overview - 1 Hr. 22 Mins.
Module 9 - Building Shell, Ventilation and Indoor Ai1r Quality - 1 Hr. 45 Mins.
Module 10 - Commercial Plumbing and Electrical Systems - 57 Minutes
Module 11 - Introduction to Energy Auditing - 1 hr. 22 Mins.
Module 12a - Financial Review Case Study Part 1 - 1 Hr. 4 Mins.
Module 12b - Johns Manville Commercial/Industrial Roofing Presentation - 31 Minutes
Module 12c - Financial Review Case Study Part 2 - 43 Minutes
Module 13 - Commercial Energy Proposals - 34 Minutes
Module 14 - Hands-On Training at The Learning Source - 1 Hr. 37 Mins.