Weatherization and Green

Continuing Education, non-credit courses can introduce you to new fields!

Weatherization in the broadest sense is the practice of protecting a building and its interior from the elements.  For the energy sector, weatherization means modifying a building to reduce energy consumption and optimize energy efficiency to create an environment that is safe, comfortable, and cost efficient.

Weatherization training can make you more marketable to an employer and help you move into the energy sector.

Course Descriptions

Weatherization Tactics

• This course is designed to enable the student to prepare for entry-level employment in the green economy as part of a Weatherization Crew. 
• Topics to be covered include installing weatherization measures such as insulation, caulk, and heater blankets; basic knowledge of building science, weatherization materials, and ventilation rates; and the ability to calculate area and volume.  Safety procedures for both workers and residents will be stressed.  This course is also strongly recommended for Weatherization Crew Chiefs. 
• Successful completers of testing and hands-on components receive a certificate in Weatherization Tactics.

Home Energy Analysis

• This course is designed for individuals interested in becoming Energy Analyst Technicians, Weatherization Crew Chiefs, or other building performance workers in the green economy.   
• Topics to be covered include elements of an energy analysis (audit) for a single-family home; building science, safety, and calculations of space and volume; and use of related measuring and/or diagnostic equipment.  Customer relations, including the ability to explain technical terms in laymen’s terms, will be emphasized.    Prior experience in construction recommended. 
• Cost includes fees to sit for exams from the Building Performance Institute (BPI).

Participating Colleges:

• Anne Arundel Community College
• Baltimore City Community College
• Carroll Community College
• Cecil Community College
• Chesapeake Community College
• College of Southern Maryland
• Community College of Baltimore County
• Frederick Community College
• Hagerstown Community College
• Harford Community College
• Montgomery College
• Prince George’s Community College
• Wor-Wic Community College

For further information  on Weatherization Training Call The Weatherization Contact Center at (301) 322-0034.