We offer several certified training courses that qualify for Residential Endorsement continuing education credits. See below for course information.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:
Alaska BEES (AKBEES)
4 Residential Endorsement CEU
Course Number 15437
This 4-hr in-person course is specifically designed for contractors wishing to meet the Alaska Building Energy Efficiency Standard (BEES). We emphasize key features of BEES, highlight recent changes, and provide best practices for compliance without wasting an additional 4 hours of your time!
BEES for Builders Online (olBEES)
2 Residential Endorsement CEU
Course Number 15436
A 2-hr online summary of BEES and what is required for compliance, using a checklist approach. Ideal for contractors and others who are familiar with BEES, need a refresher, and prefer the convenience of online offerings.
Building Energy Efficiency Standard (BEES) and BEES Ventilation
8 Residential Endorsement CEU
Course Number 10927
Also known as the Building Compliance Certification. This AHFC-sponsored course covers all of the building requirements to meet certification under the new 2012 BEES. Certification is required to sign the PUR 101 form. Certification requires passing the final exam with at least 70%. Please download the following course documents:
1. IECC 2012 w/ AK Specific Amendments (FREE): (If you want to print, print only pp 140-171; residential portion)
2. BEES Class Manual
3. Recommended: ASHRAE 62.2-2010 ($54.00)
Building Innovations (BI)
8 Residential Endorsement CEU
Course Number 16708
Looking for tips, gadgets, or answers to questions you didn’t know you had? This is the course for you! We cover new products to make houses work better, strategies to make your life easier, and an update on what’s new (and working!) in buildings. Whether its how to easily retrofit a hot water circulation system or how to inexpensively monitor temperature and humidity in your crawlspace with your smartphone, we cover it. And much more, course!
Building Diagnostics and Testing (BDT) – 50 hours
UAS CT185
Identify the hidden flaws often found in residential buildings that can cause
discomfort, high energy costs, moisture and indoor air quality problems. Lectures
will concentrate on theory, performance analysis and diagnostic testing methods for
residential buildings. Lab sessions will focus on using a blower door, pressure
measuring devices, flow hoods and analysis software. This is a UAS course, offered
at the UAS Technical Education Center.
Cold Climate Construction (CC)
16 Residential Endorsement CEU
Course Number 11047
Want to sit for the state Residential Endorsement exam? Already have your Residential Endorsement, but need 16 credits? This course does it all. We cover basic building science, best practices and requirements for building in cold climates, materials selection and application, construction details for building components, energy use modeling, and mechanical/ventilation systems for cold climate construction.
Cold Coast Construction and Retrofitting (CCCR)
8 Residential Endorsement CEU
Course Number 11477
No climate is more challenging to buildings than our cold, wet coasts. This course covers fundamentals of building science and their applications to cold maritime regions; threats to durability, performance, and livability of coastal buildings; real data from real buildings; best practices for new construction and retrofitting; and designs that work for all building components.
Cures for the Common Crawlspace (Crawl)
2 Residential Endorsement CEU
Course Number 15204
No single building component leads to more confusion than the crawlspace – codes and standards have only added confusion. How we treat crawlspaces impacts the entire building and its occupants. This short course identifies the fundamental problems associated with crawlspaces and provides real, practical, and cost-effective measures to make your next crawlspace one to be proud of.
Decoding Code for Residential Contractors (DCRC)
8 Residential Endorsement CEU
Course Number 15438
Going BEESIRC trying to wrap your mind around the IRC, BEES, and other applicable codes and standards? This course will provide guidance for navigating and complying with code requirements, serve as a refresher for those a bit stale on code, and a great introduction for those wishing to sit for the residential endorsement exam. We will also address local amendments, highlight conflicting codes and standards, and give practical tips for best practice code compliance.
Electricity, Lighting and Appliances (ELA)
8 Residential Endorsement CEU
Course Number 11751
Electrical use is the low hanging fruit of building performance. The dizzying array of options for lighting, appliances, and anything with an electric motor can cause severe vertigo. We will illuminate options, highlight considerations, provide recommendations, and calculate cost-effectiveness of lighting and appliance upgrades; identify electrical costs associated with forced air and hydronic heating systems; and give the latest on air and ground source heat pumps in Alaska.
Electricity, Lights, Pumps, and Fans (ELPF)
4 Residential Endorsement CEU
Course Number 15435
Out of phase with new technologies? Recent technical and market advances have transformed how we use electricity in our homes. Whether your interests are in efficiency, convenience, cost of ownership, or comfort, join us as we explore the electrical revolution in heating, lighting, distribution, and ventilation. We emphasize practical applications for new and existing construction.
Energy Retrofitting in Cold Climates (ERCC)
8 Residential Endorsement CEU
Course Number 10928
Considering an energy retrofit? Existing buildings need special care and feeding for high performance and durability. This course covers energy retrofitting best practices and is tailored to each of Alaska’s climate zones.
Heat Pumps and Ventilation Strategies (HPVS)
4 Residential Endorsement CEU
Course Number 11821
Air source heat pumps are performing well in coastal Alaska. Get the latest data from installed units,
and learn more about performance considerations and expectations. Come see the Panasonic heat
pump and ventilation product line and discuss opportunities for installing high performance units for
your clients with a Panasonic representative.
MARS Energy Rater Field Testing (RT)
This is designed ONLY for Energy Raters who have selected to recertify as AHFC Energy Raters through the MARS program.
Materials Solution for Better Buildings (MSB)
Course Number 11475
Materials, Applications, Techniques (MAT)
4 Residential Endorsement CEU
Course Number 11577
Should you care if the perm rating of Tyvek is 58 and VaproShield is 212? Can fiber cement siding work in Kodiak? Can old materials work in modern assemblies? We will explore vapor and air permeability, material compatibility, moisture susceptibility, and other properties for old, new, and common building materials. We will apply building science principles to common and not-so-common applications.
Moisture Control in Building Assemblies (MC)
2 Residential Endorsement CEU
Course Number 15205
Water. Vapor. Ice. Controlling building moisture has become more difficult as our buildings have become more efficient and sophisticated, and as we adapt our construction strategies to new materials. This short course cuts to the chase to present the underlying theory of moisture dynamics and easy solutions to the most common problems. Pull up your boots as we wade in deep!
Outside Insulation Technique: New and Retrofit (OIT)
4 Residential Endorsement CEU
Course Number 10929
All the details for putting insulation where it belongs – on the outside of the structure. Learn techniques, considerations, and advantages for moving the thermal boundary to the exterior of new and existing buildings.
Outside Insulation Technique ONLINE (olOIT)
2 Residential Endorsement CEU
Course Number 11476
The online and condensed version of this course. All the details for putting insulation where it belongs – on the outside of the structure. Learn techniques, considerations, and advantages for moving the thermal boundary to the exterior of new and existing buildings.
Sitka Builder’s Conference Day 1 (SBC1): Standards,
Codes and Best Practices for Compliance
8 Residential Endorsement/Home Inspector CEU
Course Number 16182 (16188 HIN)
This course explores risk assessment of building assemblies, strategies, and designs – both new and retrofit. We will also identify best practice options for meeting current standards and codes. Brief updates on Sitka amendments to the 2012 International Residential Code, and to the proposed Sitka building energy and ventilation guidelines, will be provided.
Sitka Builder’s Conference Day 2 (SBC2): Technology,
Materials, and Techniques
8 Residential Endorsement/Home Inspector CEU
Course Number 16183 (16189 HIN)
From lights, to pumps, fans, and heating systems, learn how the electrical revolution impacts nearly every system in modern buildings, both residential and commercial. We will detail ventilation strategies and building assemblies (foundations, walls, and roofs) that work in cool, coastal climates in both new and retrofit applications.
Why Heat Load Calculations Matter (HL)
2 Residential Endorsement CEU
Course Number 11624
Heat load calculations DO matter! We explore how heat load calculations impact proper sizing and design of mechanical systems, building performance, occupant comfort, and installation costs. Heat load calculations are required by code and, surprisingly, ARE marketable! Join us to learn more.
