Building Performance Institute, Inc (BPI)

Quality Control Inspector Certification

Credential: Quality Control Inspector Certification
Credentialing Agency: Building Performance Institute, Inc (BPI)

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI) Quality Control Inspector Certification is for individuals who verify compliance of retrofit work performed based on work plans and standards. Use diagnostic equipment to conduct audits and inspections, and develop reports that specify corrective actions to achieve optimal whole house home performance. Candidates must obtain a minimum of 40 points from a combination of specified activities which include experience, training, and industry certifications. Candidates must complete a multiple choice exam and a practicum evaluation.

More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.

Quality Control Inspector Certification

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

 

Eligibility Requirements (View Details)

  • Credential Prerequisite
  • Experience
  • Education
  • Training
  • Membership
  • Other
  • Fee

Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.

Exam Requirements (View Details)

  • Exam
  • Written Exam
  • Oral Exam
  • Practical Exam
  • Performance Assessment

RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY

Renewal Period: 3 years

  • Continuing Education
  • Exam
  • Continuing Education OR Exam
  • Fee
  • Other

AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

Building Performance Institute, Inc (BPI)

107 Hermes Road, Suite 210
Malta, NY  12020

Phone: (877) 274-1274

Fax: (866) 777-1274
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Other REQUIREMENTS

The Quality Control Inspector Certification credential has the following other requirements:

  • Candidates must obtain a minimum of 40 points from any combination of activities below:
    • Industry inspector specific experience (site visits, inspections, diagnostics, etc); maximum of 20 points
      • 10 points for 1,000 hours
    • Other industry specific experience (crew leader / energy auditor) minimum 2,000 hours in either activity
      • 5 points for crew leader
      • 10 points for energy auditor completing a minimum of 15 audits (proof required)
    • Building experience (framing, roofing, drywall, siding, etc); maximum of 10 points
      • 5 points for each 1,000 hours
    • Training from industry specific training center (training whose content can be matched against and lines up with the content of the job task analysis for the certification); maximum of 10 points
      • 5 points for every 40 hours
    • Industry certifications (RESNET, BPI, NATE, EPA). Other certifications also considered; maximum of 10 points
      • 5 points per certification

Written Exam

  • Conducting Quality Checks – In-process Visual/Sensory Inspections
    • Verify worker compliance with safety rules
    • Assure worker professionalism
    • Address Work Problems
    • Evaluate client satisfaction regarding the in-process work
  • Conducting Quality Checks – Post-Work Visual/Sensory Inspections
    • Review client file and the work scope
    • Perform an exterior and interior visual/sensory inspection
    • Evaluate client satisfaction
    • Determine whether work passes or fails
  • Conducting Quality Checks – Post-Work Diagnostic Inspections
    • Conduct health and safety tests
    • Conduct diagnostic tests
    • Identify work problems
  • Ensuring Worker Professionalism
    • Perform spot checks
    • Provide feedback regarding professionalism
  • Ensuring Program or Project Compliance
    • Maintain professional credentials
    • Confirm the allocation of public/private funds
    • Evaluate installed measures against the field guide, Standard Work Specifications (SWS) and state/local codes
    • Close out the project
    • Maintain files and records

Practical Exam

  • Conducting Quality Checks – In-Process Visual/Sensory Inspections
    • Verify worker compliance with safety rules
    • Address work problems
    • Evaluate client satisfaction regarding the in-process work
  • Conducting Quality Checks – Post-Work Visual/Sensory Inspections
    • Review client file and the work scope
    • Perform an exterior and interior visual/sensory inspection
    • Evaluate client satisfaction
    • Determine whether work passes or fails
  • Conducting Quality Checks – Post-Work Diagnostic Inspections
    • Conduct health and safety tests
    • Conduct diagnostic tests
    • Identify work problems
  • Ensuring Worker Professionalism
    • Perform spot checks
  • Ensuring Program or Project Compliance
    • Evaluate installed measures against the field guide, SWS and state/local codes
    • Close out the project
    • Maintain files and records

RECERTIFICATION

Quality Control Inspector Certification

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Quality Control Inspector Certification credential has the following recertification information:

  • In order to be eligible for recertification, candidates must have accumulated a minimum of 24 continuing education units (CEUs) over the three years of certification. When the minimum CEU requirement is met the candidate must successfully complete the field examinations that are current at the time of renewal. 

    Quality Control Inspector candidates who do not meet the CEU requirements must retake the written and field exam that is current at the time of renewal.

    All Quality Control Inspector candidates must re-attest to the Code of Ethics located in the Quality Control Inspector Certification Scheme Handbook (appendix B) to be eligible for recertification.

In Demand

This certification is considered in demand

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Some

Credential is related to some tasks associated with the duties of the military occupation (at least one critical task but less than 80%)

Most

Credential is directly related to most of the major duties associated with the military occupation (at least 80%)

Other

Credential is related to this military occupation, but is more advanced or specialized and therefore will likely require additional education, training, or experience

Promotion Points

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Star

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Early Career

1-3 years experience; Enlisted E1 through E4

Mid Career

4-10 years experience; Enlisted E5 through E6

Late Career

10+ years experience; Enlisted E7 and Above

Early Career

1-3 years experience; Enlisted “A” School through E5

Mid Career

4-10 years experience; Enlisted E6 through E7

Late Career

10+ years experience; Enlisted E8 and Above

LaDR

This credential is recommended on the rating Learning and Development Roadmap (LaDR) for Sailors currently in the pay grade indicated on the icon, BUT MAY BE TAKEN BY SAILORS IN OTHER PAY GRADES.

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GI Bill®

Reimbursement for exam fees has been approved for payment through the GI Bill. Click for external link to GI Bill licensing and certification information.

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ANSI

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ICAC

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ABSNC

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NCCA

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IAS

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Low

May be difficult to attain: minimum education requirement is a Bachelor's degree, and/or minimum experience is 10 or more years.

Note: In some cases “years of experience” refers to time actively on duty or while holding a certain occupation or prior certification and not always in consecutive calendar years. Additional years required for certain preliminary stages may not be included in this classification. For requirements measured in hours, 1080 hours was considered a year. For days, 365 days was considered a year. Please review all prerequisites and requirements for eligibility, and additional information for details.

Medium

Moderate ease of attainment: minimum education requirement = Associate's and/or prerequisite and/or minimum experience = more than 2 years and less than 10 years of experience.

Note: In some cases “years of experience” refers to time actively on duty or while holding a certain occupation or prior certification and not always in consecutive calendar years. Additional years required for certain preliminary stages may not be included in this classification. For requirements measured in hours, 1080 hours was considered a year. For days, 365 days was considered a year. Please review all prerequisites and requirements for eligibility, and additional information for details.

High

Highly attainable: mimum education requirement = HS or less and/or minimum experience = 2 years or less experience and no additional requirements.

Note: In some cases “years of experience” refers to time actively on duty or while holding a certain occupation or prior certification and not always in consecutive calendar years. Additional years required for certain preliminary stages may not be included in this classification. For requirements measured in hours, 1080 hours was considered a year. For days, 365 days was considered a year. Please review all prerequisites and requirements for eligibility, and additional information for details.

MOS is Military Occupational Specialty
ASI is Additional Skill Identifier
WOMOS is Warrant Officer Military Occupational Specialty

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Updated: October 16, 2019
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