Diagnostic Technician 1: February 2009

Location:

Located at Keizer Renaissance Inn 5188 Wittenberg Lane North Keizer, Oregon USA 97303 1-800-299-7221 503-390-4733

Description:

Participants will become familiar with gas appliance components and operational characteristics with the goal in mind being competent inspection and testing. "Worst Case" draft and CO testing are featured in this course. HVAC duct leakage topics include how duct leaks can impact occupant safety, building durability, HVAC system performance, and energy consumption. Participants will learn how to use diagnostic tools such as the blower door, pressure pan, and digital manometer and combustion analyzer to locate duct leakage, combustion appliance zone (CAZ) depressurization, and room-to-room pressure imbalances. They will also get hands-on experience and learn how to do a daily safety test-out procedure. Other topics covered are the fundamentals of air exchange, the influence of air sealing on indoor air quality, combustion appliances, and relative humidity levels. Hands-on work in the field is heavily included in this session. This course will also cover CO health effects, CO alarms, how CO is produced, and proper inspection, testing and mitigation techniques. This class is designed for experienced air-sealers and insulators, not for first time blower door users. This training is also designed for the auditors and technicians who may be performing inspections or will be making the safety and efficiency repairs. Specific approaches and appropriate materials are introduced and demonstrated. A major goal of the course is to show how to utilize pressure differential (PD) to improve the speed and effectiveness of their work. Performance Tested Comfort Systems (PTCS) has approved this curriculum and those passing the course exam will also be PTCS certified for ODOE tax credit duct sealing. Successful completion of EA-1 and/or Shell Tech are required pre-requisites to attend Diagnostic Technician Training.

Required Items To Bring:

Dress to work in the field - overalls, flash light, eye protection, boots, etc.

Registration Fee:

$00.00 for OHCS Sub-grantees.

$ 2800.00 Non Sub-grantee, if space available.

Lunch will be provided.

Per Diem:

Agencies are responsible for their own per diem costs (lodging, meals, travel, etc.)

Lodging Information:

Room Rate: $70.00 per room night plus 7% tax, Mention "Oregon Energy Coordinators Association"

Please Note:

Oregon Housing and Community Services will now be giving final approval of attendees on the all training rosters. Shorty after the closing date of registration you will receive a Final Confirmation Notice concerning the status of your attendance at the training.

Thank you for your patience during this new registration process.

Attendance Policy:

All portions of training MUST be attended and late arrivals are not allowed, nor accommodated. Missed portions of trainings are subject to make-up time at participant's expense. Petitions to this policy must be submitted in writing and are considered on a case-by-case basis. OECA reserves the right to ensure a safe and positive training environment and therefor may exclude or dismiss anyone who choose not to follow staff directives.

Cancellation Policy:

*Rights Reserved. * The Oregon Energy Coordinators Association reserves the right to make changes to programs, agendas, and logistics of any event, conference, training or workshop. We also reserve the right to cancel any event, conference, training or workshop. Registrants will receive a full refund upon such cancellations. *Refunds.* Full refunds, minus fees, will be granted for cancellations made 21 calendar days prior to the event, conference, training or workshop. Cancellations received after this deadline will not be refunded. *Fees.* All cancellations are subject to a $100.00 administrative fee or 25% cancellation fee, which ever is smaller. *Liability.* Liability is limited to refunds of registration fees only. *Transferability. * Registrations may be transferable from one participant to another within an organization. Transfer of a registration payment from one event to another is not allowed.

_*Please note:*_* *Circumstances beyond control of individuals will be evaluated on a case by case basis. Special requests must be submitted in writing and sent to the OECA Executive Director, at hinz@WarmandSafeNow.com or to c/o MWVCAA, 2585 State Street, Salem, Oregon 97301