BPI RBE-WH-ALCI Certification
Advanced Whole-House Weatherization Installer Course & Exam
This course is based on the U.S. Department of Energy’s standardized curriculum, and includes either online or classroom sessions, as well as hands-on lab and field training. You'll learn specific methods to tighten the building envelope in order to reduce energy loss from air leakage and minimize pollutants and allergens caused by air migration. You will also learn how to improve thermal comfort and energy efficiency through the proper installation of dense-pack insulation materials.
Upon completion, you'll take a 7-hour practical exam to demonstrate your competence in a variety of weatherization job tasks, and earn your BPI Whole House Air Leakage Control Installer (RBE-WH-ALCI) certification . Choose all-onsite delivery or a blend of online and hands-on training.
What is BPI’s RBE-WH-ALCI Certif.?
BPI’s Top Exec Explains
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course package options
What is RBE-WH-ALCI?
Pronounced "Ribbie-wall-key"
Stands for:
Residential Building Envelope -
Whole House -
Air Leakage Control Installer.
Course Packages
Option One – 4 Days, All Onsite: $2600
Includes:
- 1 ½ days classroom instruction
- 1 ½ days hands-on lab instruction
- 1 day practical certification exam
- BPI practical exam fee (for RBE-WH-ALCI certification)
- Exam proctor fee
- Props for field training
- Insulation machine
- Disposable materials including insulation, spray foam, piping, etc.
- Safety kit (goggles, work gloves, face mask)
Option Two – Blend of Online/Onsite: $2250
Includes:
- 24-hours of self-paced eLearning
- 1 intensive day hands-on lab instruction
- 1 day practical certification
- BPI practical exam fee (for RBE-WH-ALCI certification)
- Exam proctor fee
- Props for field training
- Insulation machine
- Disposable materials including insulation, spray foam, piping, etc.
- Safety kit (goggles, work gloves, face mask)
Benefits of the Course
After completing this course, students will be qualified to work as professional air sealing technicians and insulation installers. Graduates who successfully pass the practical exam will become certified as BPI Residential Building Envelope Whole House Air Leakage Control Installers. This certification is a prerequisite to take the Weatherization Crew Chief training.
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Who Should Attend?
- Construction-related business owners and employees
- Incumbent workers with or without construction experience
- Unemployed or underemployed
- Veterans
- Anyone, at any level, looking for a new skill or career
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the difference between BPI’s existing Residential Building Envelope Whole House Air Leakage Control Installer (RBE-WHALCI) Certification and the new DOE Retrofit Installer Certification
The RBE-WHALCI is an entry level certification developed to evaluate a candidate’s ability to demonstrate a fundamental level of skill in the selection and installation of appropriate materials used to reduce air leakage in a typical home.
The new DOE Retrofit Installer certification is geared toward experienced technicians who have been in the field and can demonstrate a wider range of skills. This certification has a combination of prerequisites such as industry specific experience (e.g. previous installation of windows, heating systems, and air sealing and insulation measures), industry training and general building experience (e.g. framing, roofing, siding, etc) that potential candidates must meet before sitting for the exam. - Are the new certifications replacing any of the existing certifications The new certifications are not replacing BPI’s existing certifications. The new certifications are for experienced industry professionals. They are tailored to the specific job tasks of each role: energy auditor, retrofit installer, crew chief, and QC inspector, and have significant work experience prerequisites attached to them. As experienced BPI certified professionals’ certifications come up for renewal (every three years), they may want to go for one of the new certifications that correspond to the role they are playing within their company. BPI’s existing certifications will remain important building blocks for gaining this experience and for ensuring technicians have the broad building science knowledge they need to build their careers.
COURSE SCHEDULE
Option One (4 Days Onsite)
Classroom, Field Training & Exam Schedule
| Location | Date | Register |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore, MD | ||
|
Omaha, NE |
||
| Madison, WI | ||
| Fort Collins, CO |
Option Two (Blended Online/Onsite)
Field Training & Exam Schedule
| Location | Date | Register |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins, CO |
TBA |
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