Building Performance Institute, Inc (BPI)

Retrofit Installer Technician

Credential: Retrofit Installer Technician
Credentialing Agency: Building Performance Institute, Inc (BPI)

Renewal Period: 3 years

Building Performance Institute, Inc (BPI) Retrofit Installer Technician certification is for individuals who ensure proper installation of products and services related to existing home energy efficiency. Install residential envelope air sealing, HV/AC duct sealing, insulation, windows and doors, mechanical ventilation and roofing upgrades in single family homes and small multi-family housing. Candidates must have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED and 35 points from a combination of activities or 50 points if candidate does not have a high school diploma or GED. Candidates must complete a multiple choice exam and a practicum evaluation.

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

Retrofit Installer Technician

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

 

Eligibility Requirements (View Details)

  • Credential Prerequisite
  • Experience
  • Education: High School Diploma/GED
  • 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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Candidates must have a GED/high school diploma OR equivalent education from another country OR state career readiness certificate (with a minimum score of 3 in each work key) OR obtain additional points explained below.

The Retrofit Installer Technician credential has the following other requirements:

  • Candidates who have have a GED/high school diploma or equivalent from another country OR a state career readiness certificate must obtain a minimum of 35 points from any combination of activities below.
  • Candidates who do not have a GED/high school diploma or equivalent from another country OR a state career readiness certificate must obtain a minimum of 50 points from any combination of activities below.
  • Eligible activities are:
    • Industry specific experience (in energy efficiency & renewable energy) (installing windows, doors, heating systems, insulation, air sealing, etc); maximum of 30 points
      • 10 points for each 500 hours
    • 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 16 hours
    • Industry certifications (RESNET, BPI, NATE, EPA). Other certifications also considered; maximum of 10 points
      • 5 points per certification

Written Exam

  • Maintain safety
    • Code of Conduct
    • Professionalism skills
    • Follow work rules of jurisdiction having authority
    • Handle materials / equipment according to manufacturer’s specifications
    • Handle tools according to manufacturer’s specifications
  • Prepare for the job (before arriving to job site)
    • Attend training
    • Gather materials and supplies
    • Gather tools
  • Prepare and maintain tools and materials on-site
    • Set up tools
    • Set up materials
  • Prepare and maintain job site
    • Attend job site safety meeting
    • Implement safety protocol (rigging, ventilation, blocking)
    • Use protective barriers (drop cloths)
    • Report pre-existing conditions (that are not in scope)
    • Protect exterior environment
  • Implement work scope
    • Locate specific work areas
    • Verify access to work areas
    • Clean as you go (organize)
    • Address deviations from work scope
    • Install air sealing measures
    • Install loose fill insulation
    • Install or patch moisture barriers
    • Rough in mechanical ventilation systems
    • Identify mechanical systems
    • Identify combustion appliance safety hazards
    • Install dense pack insulation
    • Install windows and doors
    • Install electrical (rough-in, fans)
    • Identify plumbing installation needs
    • Install roofing and flashing
  • Wrap-up
    • Pick up tools and materials
    • Clean up and close out
    • Participate in crew debriefing (after action review, post construction job review)

Practical Exam

  • Maintain Safety
    • Handle materials/equipment according to manufacturer specifications
    • Handle tools according to manufacturer specifications
  • Prepare and maintain tools and materials on-site
    • Set up tools
    • Set up materials
  • Prepare and maintain job site
    • Implement safety protocol (rigging, ventilation, blocking)
    • Use protective barriers (drop cloths)
    • Protect exterior environment
  • Implement Work Scope
    • Locate specific work areas
    • Verify access to work areas
    • Clean as you go (organize)
    • Address deviations from work scope
    • Install air sealing measures
    • Install loose fill insulation
    • Install or patch moisture barriers
    • Rough in mechanical ventilation systems
    • Install dense pack insulation
    • Install windows and doors
  • Wrap-up
    • Pick-up tools and materials
    • Clean up and close out

RECERTIFICATION

Retrofit Installer Technician

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Retrofit Installer Technician credential has the following recertification information:

  • In order to be eligible for recertification, candidates must have accumulated a minimum of 30 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. 

    Retrofit Installer Technician candidates who do not meet the CEU requirements must retake the written and field exam that is current at the time of renewal.

In Demand

This certification is considered in demand

COOL Bucks

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COOL Summary

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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

This certification has been approved for promotion points.

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Star

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Skill Level

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Proponent Funded

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Navy Bucks

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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

This credential has been accredited by ANSI. Click for external link to the ANSI web site.

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ICAC

This credential has been accredited by ICAC. Click for external link to the ICAC web site.

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ABSNC

This credential has been accredited by ABSNC. Click for external link to the ABSNC web site.

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NCCA

This credentialing program has been accredited by NCCA. Click for external link to the NCCA web site.

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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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NKO e-learning

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Updated: October 16, 2019
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