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Online Training: Duct and Envelope Tightness (DET) Verification Training, March 11-13, 9am-1pm EST
Event Description
This three-day online course is designed to introduce the skills necessary to become a Duct and Envelope Tightness (DET) Verifier, certified to perform the diagnostic testing required for new homes by the 2009 and 2012 IECC amendments (content updated for new Georgia 2020 energy code).
An in-person evaluation will also occur and require those attendees seeking certification to schedule a time to complete it, unless the instructor can coordinate a virtual evaluation if students have the necessary equipment. COVID-19 protocols will be enforced to ensure the safety and security of everyone involved.
An in-person evaluation will occur on the fourth day and require those attendees seeking certification to schedule a time to complete it, unless the instructor can coordinate a virtual evaluation if students have the necessary equipment.
Please note the following agenda for this online training's meeting dates and times:
-Orientation: Thursday, March 7th from 3:00pm to 4:00pm EST
-Day 1: Monday, March 11th from 9am to 1pm EST
-Day 2: Tuesday, March 12th from 9am to 1pm EST
-Day 3: Wednesday, March 13th from 9am to 1pm EST
- Field Exam and Written Exam Prep and Tips
- Feedback from Instructors
- Equipment skills training
- In-Person or Live Virtual Proctored Exams
- DET training workbook
- Written DET Verifier Exam
- In-field DET Verifier exam
- RECA Guide
- Certificate of Course Completion
Mike Barcik is a Technical Principal at Southface and has been with the organization since 1995. With B.S and M.S. degrees in mechanical engineering from Georgia Tech, Mike is the author of numerous technical resources and has developed and led thousands of trainings for RESNET, BPI, LEED, DOE, EPA and other programs. He’s active in energy code development and often leads workshops on the latest code changes. Since 1999, Mike has trained over 1,500 individuals in RESNET’s Home Energy Rating System (HERS) program, and in 2010 he helped create the Duct and Envelope Tightness (DET) Verifier program to certify over a thousand individuals for blower door and duct leakage testing, as required by the 2009 and later energy codes. Mike served as LEED Faculty for BD+C, EB O&M and Homes, as well as helped develop and teach the EarthCraft family of sustainable programs. Mike co-authored Decatur Georgia’s High Performance Building Ordinance which requires third-party certification for new and substantially renovated single-family, multi-family and commercial projects.
Member Price: $525
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