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SUMMARY:RESNET Hybrid HERS Rater Training- SUMMER 2025
DESCRIPTION:Please note that the last 3 days of the Classroom/Field Practical Component of this training\, will be in the field\, location Newton\, MA. Travel and lodging are not included in the registration fee. \nThe Alliance is pleased to offer high quality HERS rater training classes in the Northeast 4 times per year.  We have contracted with Performance Systems Development (PSD) to run this training. Our hybrid HERS rater training classes have an online modules component\, which includes all of the building science theory\, and a “classroom / field” practical component in person\, which includes all of the hands-on practical training and testing that is necessary to prepare to pass the rater exams.  This comprehensive package has everything a student needs to be well prepared to become a HERS rater.  HERS Rater Training is the first step towards Rater Certification.  To learn more about the requirements for certification click here.  Both online and classroom components are required for Rater Certification.  Early bird discount deadline is April 14th (save $200). Final registration deadline is April 28\, 2025. Download the flyer. \nThis course has been approved by the Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund\, which has funds available for employee training.  PLEASE NOTE: Grant applications must be submitted 21 days in advance of the start of this training. Exceptions will not be granted (per the Express Program Team). For detailed instructions on how to apply for this grant\, please click here or contact Betsy at betsy@nehers.org.  \nPlease direct questions about the application process to the Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund Application Express Team at  express@commcorp.org. \nPlease direct requests for your invoice formatted according to the Express Team’s requirements to  Betsy at betsy@nehers.org.  \nFull Training Cost of $3395 (Save $200 if Registered by April 14th at $3195) Includes the Combined Online Modules and Classroom/Field Practical Components\, and $525 in RESNET Testing Fees:\nAll three RESNET Exam Fees- including the HERS Rater Exam ($525 total value)\nThe Northeast HERS Training and Reference Manual ($100 value)\nA one-year Associate Membership in the Alliance ($60 value)\nOnline Modules Training Component:\nTrainers:  \nDates: Weekdays from May 12 – 23\, 2025 \nTimes: Monday- Friday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM and Wednesdays 1:00 PM -4:00 PM (EST) \n36 hours webinar instruction from the comfort of your own home or office*\nBoth live and recorded presentation options\nAssignments and quizzes to make sure you master the material\n*A minimum of 8 of 12 sessions must be attended live. Students are expected to keep up with the class and to take initiative to get their questions answered if they miss any sessions.  The sessions will be recorded\, but the review of previous day’s quiz and the class Q&A time will not be in the recording.  In addition to the hours outlined above\, students should also budget time for up to 2 hours of homework per night.  Please Note: The training material and recordings will only be available to students in the PSD Training Portal during the training and will only be available for download up until the student has received their HERS Rater Training Certificate. Course materials will not be available for download after the training has ended and it is up to the student to ensure that they have downloaded everything they need for future use before the training is complete. (36 BPI credits approved.) Please note that we recommend having a second monitor for working on the modeling and for taking the exams.  \nThe Alliance is now offering an online only option as a stand-alone component for anyone who wants to know about ratings but does not want to become a rater.  The online only component costs $975 and includes information about building science\, energy modeling\, and performance testing.  This offer also includes an NEHERS manual ($100 value) and a 1-year associate membership to the Alliance ($60 value) but does NOT include simulation software or RESNET testing.  Must be combined with the classroom/field practical training component for Rater Certification. \nOffice Hours\nThere will be office hours during the two week break\, times TBD.  \n5-Day Classroom/Field Practical Training Component:\nTrainers:  \nDates:  June 2 – 6\, 2025\, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (EST)    \nLocation: Studio for High Performance Design and Construction at 151R Adams Street\, Newton\, MA 02458 \nHands-on learning equipment usage with blower door and duct blaster\nTwo of the five Probationary Ratings overseen by a RESNET certified Candidate Field Assessor required by RESNET\nPreparation\, proctoring and fees for all three RESNET Exams.\nPurchase the John Krigger Residential Energy book for an additional $95.50 (including shipping) when you register if you want a hard copy.  This is the most common reference book on building science used both to prepare for the class and as a reference for the open book exam.  This course is pre-approved for 36 BPI credits. \nFor students taking the full training\, there is no additional modeler training necessary. \n***Both online modules and classroom/field practical components are required for Rater Certification*** \nFINAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS April 28\, 2025 \nPLEASE VISIT OUR TRAINING WEBPAGE FOR A MORE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION \nHave you read our Q&A section for future ‘Independent’ raters? \nPrior to making payment\, be sure you have read and understood our Cancellation Policy (below)\nFor questions email info@nehers.org or call/text 978-633-3013.   \nContact: Betsy Ames at 978.633.3013
URL:https://newiee.org/event/resnet-hybrid-hers-rater-training-summer-2025/
LOCATION:Studio for High Performance Design and Construction\, 151R Adams Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02458\, United States
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