Energy Large Building Training Levels 1-3

This course uses Imperial Units. 

Retrotec's new Large Building Training is our most comprehensive and involved online course package to-date.  Previous manufacture training courses have primarily focused on equipment operation. Contrastly, this course serves to teach not only how to test residential, commercial and high rise, but also explain basic Building Science. Testers will study why & how buildings leak, the impact of leakage, and more. 

The training pathway consists of milestones that require completion in order for a tester to receive certification. 

Courses do not expire, meaning trainers can review and refresh their knowledge & skills indefinitely.

Please note: Effective July 1^st 2023, individuals testing multi-unit residential buildings in Washington State shall be trained and certified by an certification body that is, at the time of permit application, an ISO 17024 accredited certification body.  Retrotec's Large Building Training is a manufacturer certification and does not meet this requirement yet. We hope to correct this in future trainings. For more information please contact [email protected].

Level 1

Residential Building Training 

• Air Leakage Issues in Residential Homes

• The Forces Behind Air Leakage

• Understanding the Air Barrier

• Air Leakage Solutions

• Duct System Leakage Information

• Test Equipment Training

• Options for Test Reporting

Level 2

Commercial/Large Building Training 

• Forces behind Air Leakage

• How a Building Functions

• Stack Effect Estimation

• Test Standard Information

• Calculating Building Dimensions

• Pre-Test Preparation

• Building Preparation

• Multiple Fan Setup

• Manual Testing using FanTestic

• Finding Leakage

• Basic Troubleshooting

 

Level 3

High Rise Building Training 

• Air Movement in Cavities

• Problems in High Rises

• Test Options for High Rise Buildings (Floor by Floor, Full envelope, unit testing)

• Auto and Semi auto testing clips

• Assignment – Submit a test report from building of your choice, with details

• (Optional) USACE training information

• Requirement to test a building & submit the results to Retrotec for review