Course Description

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Weatherization Crew Leader prepares the trainee to be a Weatherization Crew Leader under the guidelines of DOE’s Weatherization Assistance Program. Trainees are thoroughly trained in project, worker, and safety-management issues they will encounter on the job. The course follows the Department of Energy’s standardized curriculum for Crew Leader and aligns with the NREL Job Task Analysis for Crew Leader.

Crew Leader training incorporates topics such as Role of the Crew Leader, Ongoing Training, Understanding Work Orders, Safe Work Practices/OSHA, Building and Safety Codes, Equipment Tracking and Maintenance, Warehousing, and Maintaining Quality Control. The structure of the course includes lecture, dialogue, and practical demonstrations in lab situations. 

Students are not required to be in a Crew Leader role. This course is also recommended for advanced Crew Members who have field experience and a basic understanding of the weatherization program. 

CEUs

In-Person: This course has 16 contact hours and can qualify as 4 continuing education units (CEUs) toward Home Energy Professional Recertification.

Virtual: This course has 14.5 contact hours and can qualify as 14.5 continuing education units (CEUs) toward Home Energy Professional Recertification.

Course Objectives

  • Understand the responsibilities of a Weatherization Crew Leader
  • Identify successful leadership styles
  • Identify materials and staffing needs for a job
  • Demonstrate project management and staff training
  • Manage installation work on a job site
  • Interpret energy audits
  • Identify work site hazards

Organization of Course

This is a lecture-lab course. Lecture topics are presented in the classroom setting followed by hands-on practice in the lab. The class is appropriate for highly-experienced students who are managing other installers as a Crew Leader. Student participation in discussions in the classroom and in the lab exercises is very important. This course has a group final exam and student participation is graded as pass/fail.

Grading Criteria and Passing Score

The final exam is a group participation exam taken electronically. Group exams better engage students and allow students the opportunity to discuss questions and answers with each other and instructors. Exams are not graded but rather instructors ensure each student leaves with an understanding of course content. 

Students receive course credit through attendance and group participation throughout class. 

Audience

  • Crew Leaders
  • Energy Auditors
  • Program Managers
  • Experienced Installers

Course Fees

  • $575 for the public 
  • Free for associates of the Montana Weatherization Workforce

For additional information contact the Center at [email protected] or you can call (406) 586-0070.

To view and register for ALL upcoming courses, follow this link to the MSU Academic Technology and Outreach page.