Tools for completing probationary files

For a limited time, CIET is offering its suite of Residential Energy Advisor (REA) courses at significant discounts thanks to a contribution agreement with Natural Resources Canada (NRCan). CIET can provide discounts of 60% or more to all participants.

Since NRCan wishes to increase the number of energy advisors available to support the Canada Greener Homes Grant Initiative, particularly in underserved areas and/or with underserved groups, discounts of 80% off regular course prices are offered for participants who qualify under one of the underserved groups or reside in one of the underserved areas as defined by NRCan (see below). Other participants receive 60% off regular course fees.

CIET is reserving up to 25% of all course registration spots to participants from underserved groups and areas.

NRCan defines underserved groups and/or areas as follows:

• Women
• Indigenous people
• LGBTQ2S+
• Racialized persons
• Persons with disabilities
• The Canadian Prairies (Alberta, Saskatchewan, or Manitoba)
• Newfoundland and Labrador
• The Canadian North (Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and locations north of the 60th parallel)
• Remote or Indigenous communities

The Tools for Completing Probationary Files course builds on the knowledge that participants will have gained by completing the Energy Advisor Training. The focus of this training program will be the data entry and modelling involved in working through a case study project of a home, with specific emphasis on unique features. The case study goes beyond the filing of a probationary file to include a detailed and in-depth review of upgrade options for the building envelope, key benefits and considerations, and an analysis of financial and greenhouse gas emissions for available upgrade options.

The program will also focus on the mechanical perspective, and how different types of mechanical systems integrate into a home, how they can be integrated with renewable energy systems, and how these systems interact with each other.

The case study portion of the program will offer participants the opportunity to consider various geographical locations and utility structures that are at play across different regions in Canada. In Addition, we will complete a financial review of the case study, and empower participants to prepare a one-page proposal.

Key Learning Objectives

• Expanding on the Energy Advisor’s knowledge to be able to complete more complex probationary files
• A detailed and complete understanding of different building envelope considerations and options and how to model them
• A review of mechanical considerations for various geographical regions, available fuel sources, and how these can be integrated into the existing systems and possibly combined with renewable technologies
• A complete understanding and interpretation of the findings including the financial, greenhouse gas emissions, and other factors, but more specifically, being geographically specific and accounting for the different utility structures
• Creating a one-page proposal with all factors considered

Audience

• Existing Energy Advisors
• Graduates of CIET’s Foundation level and EA prep courses
• Students that are technically proficient at HOT2000 and want to complete a case study to expand their knowledge and experience.
• Related Service Organisation employees and stakeholders