Training & Development
Weatherization Fundamentals course
Three-day introduction to building science, diagnostics and combustion safety.
Resource detail
Weatherization Fundamentals is the entry course for crew members, auditors and agency staff new to building science and the Weatherization Assistance Program.
What the course covers
- House-as-a-system building science: heat, air and moisture flow
- Blower-door and diagnostic basics
- Insulation and air-sealing priorities in Alabama's climate
- Combustion safety and worker health and safety
- Programme documentation and quality expectations
Who should attend
New crew members and subcontractors, energy auditors preparing for certification, and programme managers who need to review work scopes with confidence.
After the course
Fundamentals feeds directly into certification pathways, including Quality Control Inspector preparation. Talk to CAAA about scheduling a session for your agency's crew.
Official sources and further reading
Source: CAAA weatherization training programme and ADECA Weatherization guidance.
Related resources
- Guide
What happens during a weatherization visit
Audit, work scope, crew visit and final inspection, in plain language.
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