Careers in 21st Century Weatherization
First Edition Larkowski, © 2010
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The Supplements package contains the following ancillaries:- Suggested Lab Exercises and Classroom Supplies
- Weatherization Exam (50 Questions)
- Answer Keys to Preliminary Math Test and Final Exam
- Test Review Sheets for the Instructor (based on exam material)
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Description
Statement of Purpose: This text was written with the intention of helping the reader to better understand basic concepts and potential career opportunities in the perpetually evolving field of weatherization. It focuses primarily on advances in building science and energy conservation. In an ever expanding world, we face the constant challenge of doing more with less. Modern weatherization promotes optimization of existing resources to serve the public at large. The goals of this work are as follows:
- Educate potential job applicants regarding the basics of weatherization and building science
- Give the reader a clear vision of what opportunities presently exist in weatherization
- Allow the individual to better understand which career(s) are best suited to them
- Teach individuals the value of weatherization in their own home
The current view of weatherization has been greatly expanded to include energy efficient solutions and certain aspects of alternative power. It now encompasses many areas of construction beyond the basic building envelope including: HVAC systems, lighting, plumbing and zero energy solutions. As the world looks to conserve energy, careers in the ever expanding field of weatherization will continue to grow. This text is designed to give students a clear vision of opportunities that currently exist and help them to see whether a career path in weatherization may be right for them. Many portions of this training are related to the U.S. Department of Energy's, (DOE) Weatherization Assistance program, (WAP). These guidelines are part of a broad based program created to help educate workers, employers and home owners on the benefits of proper weatherization. This program relates to both new and existing structures. One of the main goals is to build a better, stronger weatherization network that provides the foundation needed for a national energy efficiency retrofit market. By focusing on sound building science and technological training improvements, they hope to foster growth and upward movement in the new and growing green workforce. By implementing an improved, national weatherization program, we can reduce energy consumption and green house gases throughout the United States.
This text is not meant to serve as a comprehensive guide to weatherization. Its purpose is to provide a general over-view of available opportunities and to explain basic concepts of residential weatherization.
- Educate potential job applicants regarding the basics of weatherization and building science
- Give the reader a clear vision of what opportunities presently exist in weatherization
- Allow the individual to better understand which career(s) are best suited to them
- Teach individuals the value of weatherization in their own home
The current view of weatherization has been greatly expanded to include energy efficient solutions and certain aspects of alternative power. It now encompasses many areas of construction beyond the basic building envelope including: HVAC systems, lighting, plumbing and zero energy solutions. As the world looks to conserve energy, careers in the ever expanding field of weatherization will continue to grow. This text is designed to give students a clear vision of opportunities that currently exist and help them to see whether a career path in weatherization may be right for them. Many portions of this training are related to the U.S. Department of Energy's, (DOE) Weatherization Assistance program, (WAP). These guidelines are part of a broad based program created to help educate workers, employers and home owners on the benefits of proper weatherization. This program relates to both new and existing structures. One of the main goals is to build a better, stronger weatherization network that provides the foundation needed for a national energy efficiency retrofit market. By focusing on sound building science and technological training improvements, they hope to foster growth and upward movement in the new and growing green workforce. By implementing an improved, national weatherization program, we can reduce energy consumption and green house gases throughout the United States.
This text is not meant to serve as a comprehensive guide to weatherization. Its purpose is to provide a general over-view of available opportunities and to explain basic concepts of residential weatherization.