CIT 111 - BPI Energy Auditor’s Exam Prep

2.0 Credits
Enhance your building science training with an emphasis on knowledge and skills needed to pass the BPI (Building Performance Institute) Building Analyst or Envelope Specialist exams. Does not include certifying exam. Prerequisite: CIT 110.

Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Demonstrate intermediate level of skill with and knowledge of the building-audit-tool set: blower door, CO detector, infrared camera. [REASON]
Describe, explain, and apply BPI standards, protocols, tools, and techniques for conducting effective energy audits, safety analyses, and building-envelope analyses and for recommending improvements towards energy efficiency and sustainability. [ACT]
Demonstrate advanced level of skill with and knowledge of CAZ zone and combustion appliance testing. [REASON]
Identify, explain, and compare options for auditing certification choices, specifically BPI versus HERS/Energy Star. [COMMUNICATE]
Describe, explain, and apply WSEC 2009 rules, protocols, tools, and techniques for required residential-air analysis and duct-tightness testing. [REASON]