WTC Course Information FAQs
Where can I find course information for each weatherization certification?
On the Weatherization Training Center's (WTC) main webpage, you can search for course information by weatherization certification type (Installer, Crew Chief, and Auditor). For each certification, we provide a listing of required courses, their descriptions, and how to register.
The following table below shows the courses that L&I and DCED have designated as mandatory for each type of weatherization personnel.
View "Required Courses" chart as a PDF
| Certification | Required Courses | Required Prerequisite(s) |
|---|---|---|
| All certifications | DOE Lead Safe Work Practices | None |
| Installer | Weatherization Tactics | None |
| Crew Chief | Weatherization Tactics | None |
| Diagnostic Approaches to Weatherization | None | |
| Advanced Weatherization Diagnostics | Diagnostic Approaches to Weatherization | |
| Baseload Auditing | None | |
| Customer Service | None | |
| Auditor | Weatherization Tactics | Required for all new weatherization workers seeking Auditor certification |
| Diagnostic Approaches to Weatherization | None | |
| Advanced Weatherization Diagnostics | Diagnostic Approaches to Weatherization | |
| Baseload Auditing | None | |
| Customer Service | None | |
| Introduction to Residential Heating Systems | Advanced Weatherization Diagnostics | |
| Combustion Analysis and Retrofit (Oil) | Advanced Weatherization Diagnostics; Introduction to Residential Heating Systems |
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| Combustion Analysis and Retrofit (Gas) | Advanced Weatherization Diagnostics; Introduction to Residential Heating Systems |
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| Home Energy Auditing (HEA) | Diagnostic Approaches to Weatherization; Advanced Weatherization Diagnostics; Introduction to Residential Heating Systems; Combustion Analysis and Retrofit (Gas); Combustion Analysis and Retrofit (Oil) |
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| BPI Building Analyst | Highly recommended: • Diagnostic Approaches to Weatherization; • Advanced Weatherization Diagnostics; • Introduction to Residential Heating Systems; • Combustion Analysis and Retrofit (Gas); • Combustion Analysis and Retrofit (Oil); • Home Energy Auditing |
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| Instructors for Installers/Crew Chiefs | All courses required for Installer/Crew Chief certification | See above |
| Instructors for Auditors | All courses required for Auditor certification | See above |
Updated Course Requirements and Deadlines:
All weatherization workers who currently hold a certification will need to complete the following courses by the following dates in order for their certification to remain valid:
All Certified Workers
DOE Lead: March 31, 2011
Currently Certified Crew Chiefs
Baseload Auditing: August 31, 2011
BPI Certification: August 31, 2011
Currently Certified Auditors
BPI Certification: July 1, 2011 (Please note that this date is earlier than the Crew Chief required date. From the beginning of the certification process, all auditors were informed that they would need BPI Certification by this date.)
Baseload Auditing: August 31, 2011
Baseload Auditing and BPI Certification are now part of the required curriculum that must be completed for certification. Any worker currently enrolled in training who is not certified must complete these courses in order to become certified. In addition, Customer Service has been added to the Crew Chief and Auditor curriculum. The Customer Service course is NOT retroactive – individuals currently holding Crew Chief and Auditor certifications do not need to take customer service.
Where can I find a course calendar or schedule?
Weatherization Training Center training schedule
Note: This schedule may be subject to change. Please check regularly for the most up-to-date schedule.
If high demand justifies it, we will make every attempt to add additional courses during the scheduling period. Utilizing the online registration process enables WTC staff to maintain a "realistic" waiting list, which will be used to add additional courses as needed.
How do I register for a course? When will I be able to take the courses I need?
Currently there is a large influx of weatherization workers that need courses in order to obtain state certification. Agencies (and their subcontractors) that participate in Pennsylvania's Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) are given first priority when filling a course. Many courses are full with workers and instructors that have already applied for their state certification, but still require coursework. Thank you for your patience as we adjust to the increased training needs.
You must provide an Application Review Committee (ARC) approval letter from the Department of Labor & Industry or a voucher from your local PA CareerLink. If you don't have either of these, payment will be required prior to admittance to courses.
Registration Information:
All scheduling and registration will be processed through Penn College's Online Registration process. Course registrations via phone, e-mail, or fax will not be accepted. Thank you for your assistance!
Steps to Registration:
- Find the course that you wish to take and choose "Add to My List". Once the course has been added to your list, you can either browse for more courses to add to your list or register for the course(s).
- When you are ready to register, choose "Register" and fill in your information through the online form. Please be ready to provide:
your complete name, address, phone number (daytime and evening) - Your e-mail address (if you do not have an e-mail address, you may use a supervisor's e-mail)
- in the Company Info section, please put the name of your WAP Agency (or, if you are a sub-contractor, the WAP Agency you work for)
- in the Payment Options section, please select "Other"
- Upon receipt of your online registration, an e-mail will be sent stating: "Your registration information has been submitted. You will be notified when your registration is processed." Participants will be notified via e-mail from WTC with course details, directions, and hotel information.
When scheduling a course(s), the student’s name must be entered on the online registration form. The supervisor’s contact information may be used, but the student/employee attending the course must be listed.
Space is limited in most classes; please register early.
If the class is full when you register, your name will be placed on a waiting list. You will be offered the next available seat and/or be advised of the next scheduled offering of the class. Do not attend a class other than the one for which you are registered. Visitors and guests are not permitted in classes.
Location
Penn College's WTC training facility is located at:
2245 Reach Road
Williamsport, PA 17701
(Directions to facility)
Phone: 570-327-4768
Fax: 570.320.5239
E-mail: wtc@pct.edu
Summer Hours of Operation
Monday - Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Regular Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Course Certificates
After a course, the Weatherization Training Center grades the participant's written and lab examinations. Then, the WTC sends each participant's WAP Agency a Competency Record Form, which lists the participant's course scores and whether he/she passed both examinations. All courses require a passing grade (70% or above) in both the written test and lab examination.
Course certificates will only be awarded to participants that pass both examinations for the course. If a participant does not pass both examinations, he/she must take the course again in order to receive a course certificate.
Makeup Times
Makeup times are offered for classes canceled by holidays, weather, or the instructor's request.
Cancellations
It may be necessary to cancel some classes due to low enrollment. The decision to cancel will be made 5-10 working days prior to the start of class. If your class is canceled, we will notify you or your WAP Agency based on the contact information that you provided.
Emergency closing
The Weatherization Training Center’s policy is to run courses in any weather situation, even if Penn College main campus is closed. Always be safe and make sound decisions about traveling in poor weather or other emergency conditions. To report any problems or concerns, call 570-327-4768. To contact Penn College's Police Department, please call 570-321-5555.
What is the location and contact information for weatherization courses at Penn College's WTC?
Penn College's WTC training facility is located at:
2245 Reach Road
Williamsport, PA 17701
(Directions to facility)
Phone: 570-327-4768
Fax: 570.320.5239
E-mail: wtc@pct.edu
Can Penn College’s WTC come to my location to train me (or a group)?
The WTC offers in-field training to WAP Agencies. If you are a WAP Agency that would like to schedule an in-field course with WTC, please contact us.
