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Jon Phelps and Duke Elliott
The Story of the LACAP Weatherization Training Center
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The Story of
the LACAP Weatherization Training Center
LACAP Training Center
• The vision for the center• What made this happen - Action• Completed in 120 days• Training Center integrated with Curriculum• Three training components
• Classroom experience• Demonstrated experience• Hands-on experience
• State-of-the-art Training Setups• What made this possible - People and Planning
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The Story of
the LACAP Weatherization Training Center
Build it and they will come
March, 2009LACAP purchases an industrial warehouse in Baton Rouge
July, 2009Training Center is 95% completeand ready for trainings
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The Story of
the LACAP Weatherization Training Center
The Fundamentals of Training
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The Story of
the LACAP Weatherization Training Center
Three Training Components
• ClassroomTell me about it - What is it? What are the foundational concepts? Why do I need to know this?
• DemonstrationShow me how to do it -Show me the steps and thetools. Let me ask lots ofquestions
• Hands-onLet me do it - Let me getmy hands dirty. Let meexperiment and try. Guideme through it
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The Story of
the LACAP Weatherization Training Center
Two Classrooms and Reference Library
• A formal learning environment helps build pride and professionalism in the field
• A library of useful resources and reference books supports the trainers and the center
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The Story of
the LACAP Weatherization Training Center
Attic Demonstration Unit
• Real-world situations and challenges in a controlled environment
• Knob and tube wiring• Improper venting• Open junction boxes• Insulation levels• Penetrations
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The Story of
the LACAP Weatherization Training Center
Attic Hands-on Training Units• Allows multiple
participants to gain hands-on experience
• Anthony Cox• Chimney• Open interior wall• Ductwork• Venting• Knee wall• Made with plastic material
so foam is easily removed
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The Story of
the LACAP Weatherization Training Center
The Pressure House
• Pressure diagnostics, worst case draft demonstrations, combustion appliance venting
• Control panel enables multiple test scenarios
• Patterned after the INCAA Pressure House
• Tailored to Louisiana
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The Story of
the LACAP Weatherization Training Center
Diagnostics Cabins
• House as a system training• Blower door tests• Three houses• Adjustable CAZ• Live combustion appliances• Open CAR• Attic penetration leaks
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The Story of
the LACAP Weatherization Training Center
Insulation Training Unit • Simulates real-life dense pack
wall insulation• Different interior wall materials• Blocking• Wiring• Lath and plaster simulation• Small sight windows to create a
more realistic situation• Easy removal of insulation• Old sheathed over window• Varying siding types
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The Story of
the LACAP Weatherization Training Center
LSW and Health & Safety Training Unit
• Provides required hands-on skills for EPA renovator training
• Lead testing• Containment• HEPA Vac• Drill shrouds• Dust prevention• Tackmats• PPE
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The Story of
the LACAP Weatherization Training Center
The Insulation House
• Demonstrates proper and improper installation of insulation
• Shows balloon and platform framing
• Functions as a Diagnostics Cabin
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The Story of
the LACAP Weatherization Training Center
Comprehensive Training Curriculum
• Supports standardization and consistency of field performance• Integrated to match state standards and climate conditions• Matched to DOE competencies• Enables reliable replication of training• Simple, clear, and easy to use• Classroom and hands-on experience• Curriculum/Trainer’s Guide, supported by instructional
PowerPoint presentations, assessment tools, and reference materials
• Will simplify certification• National and local reviewers
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The Story of
the LACAP Weatherization Training Center
Comprehensive Training Curriculum
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The Story of
the LACAP Weatherization Training Center
Equipment
• Blower Doors• Monoxors• Infrared camera• Two-part foam• Furnaces• Ductwork• Tools• And … a zillion other
items!
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The Story of
the LACAP Weatherization Training Center
The Cost
The LACAP Building - $975,000
The LACAP Training Package, with Hands-on Training Setups, Curriculum, and Technical Support - $567,000
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The Story of
the LACAP Weatherization Training Center
The Team• Jane Killen - LACAP• Jon Phelps - LACAP• Chris Dunn - LACAP• Brad Kilshaw - LACAP• Duke Elliott - EMC• Matt Sullivan - EMC• Bernhard Uhl - EMC• Micaela Young - EMC • Ric Blevins - EMC• John Diem - EMC• Claudette Reichel - LSU• Rick Karg - Karg and Associates• Anthony Cox - NRCERT
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Contacts
Jon Phelps(225) 298-3323
Duke Elliott(406) 763-4656
