Inspecting HVAC Energy Efficiency for Inspectors Course Course # 3804 | ||
Activity |
Assignments |
Estimated hours for the average student |
Academic Engagement |
Reading online course material at 140 words per minute |
6.9 |
Watching and listening to instructional video |
0.1 | |
Taking quizzes |
0.9 | |
Taking the exam |
1.9 | |
Conducting a directed and independent inspection study performed according to the Standards of Practice, including the development of an inspection report |
4.0 | |
Submitting an inspection and writing assignment |
0.5 | |
Submitting a research and writing assignment |
0.5 | |
Total |
14.8 | |
Preparation |
Studying and reviewing instructional material in preparation for taking quizzes and exam |
7.0 |
Reading the downloaded student course book including taking the quizzes with the book |
6.0 | |
Reading, research, and studying related to completing the research and writing assignment |
4.0 | |
Studying and preparing for inspection processes according to a Standards
of Practice, including capturing and storing digital images with a
camera or device, making observations, evaluating conditions, deducing,
formulating opinions, communicating observations in written form,
attaining competency in performing inspections and using an inspection
checklist or software and other inspection tools in producing a report. |
10.0 | |
Total |
27.0 | |
Sub Total |
41.8 | |
Overall Total |
42.0 hours / 1.0 SCH |
Whole-House Approach
Heating Systems
Furnaces
Electric Heaters
Heat Pumps
Boilers and Hydronic Heating
Wood and Pellet Heating
Solar Heating
Cooling Systems
Central Air Conditioning
Room Air Conditioning
Heat Pumps
Evaporative Coolers
Radiant Cooling
Dehumidifiers
Natural Cooling Strategies
Ventilation
The Home Performance Energy Assessment
References
Conclusion
Final Exam
Upon completion of this course and passing the 60-question final exam (drawn from a larger pool), the student can download and print his/her own Certificate of Completion, which is auto-generated in the inspector's name.