core competencies

Weatherization Assistance Program Companion Matrix to the March 26, 2007, Narrative Draft HVAC Crew Installer/ Client Monitor Monitor Program Installer Chief Auditor Contractor Contractor Inspector Ed. (Tech.) (Admin.) Manager Trainer Basic Competencies X X X X X X X X X X X Safe Work Practices X X X X X X X X Understand building science principles X X X X X X X X Air Sealing Select proper materials X X X X X X X Know minimum ventilation rates X X X X X X X Use blower door X X X X X X X Seal leaks in attics, floors, etc. X X X X X X X Properly apply caulk & foam X X X X X X X Weatherstrip doors, windows, etc. X X X X X X X Repair broken glass X X X X X X X Repair plaster & sheetrock X X X X X X X Install or modify mechanical ventilation X X X X X X X Duct Sealing Seal ducts X X X X X X X X Repair/modify ducts per work order X X X X X X X X Insulation Know insulation materials X X X X X X X X X Know hazards of knob-&-tube wiring X X X X X X X X Know local attic ventilation codes X X X X X X Install blown & batt insulation X X X X X X X Access & dense-pack sidewalls X X X X X X X Install water heater blankets X X X X X X X Insulate ducts & pipes X X X X X X X Operate & maintain blowing machine X X X X X X X Base-Load Measures Convert incand. lamps to CFLs, maintain light level X X X X X X X Install low-flow showerheads/aerators X X X X X X X Meter energy usage of electrical appliances X X X X Determine refrig energy usage w/ meter of database X X X X Project Management Manage a crew of Installers X X Ensure Safe Work Practices are used X X X X X X X Understand a work order X X X X X X X X Know building codes, esp. energy & H&S codes X X X X X X X X Order materials to avoid delays X X Maintain QC of wx work & ensure it meets pgm stds X X X X X X