Combined RESNET Level 1 & 2 HESP Course

Brief course Overview
Meet Level 1 & 2 HESP training requirements in this combined package. If your immediate goal is to offer more in-depth home performance audits, you will need this complete course covering the nuts and bolts of Building Pressurization and Combustion Safety Testing, in addition to Level 1 fundamentals. Students will learn how to determine a building's air exchange rate using a blower door, how to calculate duct leakage utilizing a duct blaster and how to perform combustion appliance zone (CAZ) safety testing. Upon completion, you will qualify for certification as a RESNET Diagnostic HESP.

NOTE: This course also serves as the first two parts (26 of the 34 hours) of the BPI Analyst curriculum

What's Included
  • 16-hours HESP Level 1 e-Learning Training Module
  • 4-hours HESP Level 2 Diagnostic e-Learning Training Module
  • 1-day of Onsite Field Training

Course details/Agenda
Diagnostic testing topics include:
  • Air leakage basics and common air leakage sites
  • Single-Point CFM50 Blower Door Test
  • Duct Leakage-to-Outside Testing
  • Zone Testing
  • Blower Door & Infrared Together
  • Combustion Appliance Testing
  • Worst Case CAZ Depressurization Test
  • Interpreting Test Results

Benefits of the course
Successful completion and passing the field exercise will qualify the student for certification as a Diagnostic Home Energy Survey Professional. Upon achievement, the student will be competent to begin a career performing in-depth Diagnostic Home Energy Surveys.

Course Materials
The course materials include the course study guide. Purchase a copy of the textbook, Residential Energy by Krigger and Dorsi below in our Books & Guides section.

Who should take this course?
Home inspectors, home repair or construction contractors, those interested in a new career

Tuition
Tuition for this entire combined Level 1 & 2 Certification Course is only $599. Check our Exam Schedule for dates and locations of our Onsite Field Training and RESNET exam offerings.

The 4-hour Diagnostics e-Learning Module AND 1-day of Onsite Field Training is only $300 for those who have completed the prerequisite 16-hour HESP e-Learning Module. If you already have your RESNET HESP Certification please contact us at 800-518-1877 or purchase just the Level-2 HESP Diagnostic Certification Course by clicking here »

Other Suggested Course Packages

For individuals looking to get a BPI Certification, we would strongly suggest taking the following Certification Training Package. These packages were specially built to save you time, money, and to help you get both Certifications at once.

Prep Course Includes:   Fees
BPI Building Analyst
Professional (201)

Find out more »
Why get BPI Certified? »
Why get both RESNET & BPI Certified? »
  • 16-hours HESP e-Learning Module
  • 4-hour Diagnostic e-Learning Module plus 6-hours of Onsite Field Training (see Exam Schedule »)
  • 6-hour BA e-Learning Module plus the 90-minute Energy Audit Training Video
  • Total:
  • Less $150 if purchased as a package
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  • Share the training video with a fellow student and save $75. If purchased as a package minus the 90-minute video
  
  • $399
  • $300
  • $250
  • $949
  • $799
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  • $724

Exam Agenda

Day Details   Time
Day 1
  • Review prior to RESNET HESP Exam
  • Take the RESNET HESP Exam. Check out the Exam Schedule section below for dates.
 
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Day 2
  • 1-day of Onsite HESP Diagnostic Field Training
  
  • 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

Required Certification Exams & Fees

Exam/Fee Details   Fees
  • RESNET HESP Certification Exam
  • Payable to RESNET at the time of exam. Offered regularly in convenient locations across. Check out the Exam Schedule section below for dates.
  
  • $50
  • Annual RESNET Provider Fee
  • $250/year payable to Home Energy Team Institute
    (less $100 discount for HETI students)
  
  • $150
RESNET Diagnostic HESP Evaluation Evaluation and certification granted by Provider   NC

Exam Schedule

Date Location Details
Aug 2 - Aug 3, 2010 Frederick MD TBA
Aug 9 - Aug 10, 2010 Boise, ID TBA
Aug 16 - Aug 17, 2010 Jacksonville FL TBA
Sep 27 - Sep 28, 2010 Location to be determined TBA


Books & Guides

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** Be sure to order now for receipt prior to the course **