Master Class for Trainers

03/02/2010

MFD 1 - House as a System: Master Class for Trainers

Monday, April 19, 2010 · 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This full day interactive training session is designed for new and experienced

trainers, as well as training program decision makers, developers, and managers.

It will focus on learner centered training, delivery techniques, class participation,

training props, and resources. Presenter, Hap Haven, President of US

GreenHomes, will use the “House as a System” concept, and blend it into his

unique professional teaching style to deliver a full day, informative and effective

training session.

Cost: $225.00, lunch on your own

Click here to register online.

Type: Full-Day

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FOLLOW-UP NOTE:

Thank you for your e-mails, on-line survey responses, and phone calls. The number of responses makes it difficult to reply to you individually. We can say that the people responding represent adults of all ages, energy professions and work experiences. And, it seems that all of you share our concerns about quality training and retrofit work.

Peter writes; “We need to stop flooding the HP and WX work places with "trainers" who have just completed some classroom test and never been out there doing the work. Just because you have a license does not mean you know how to drive.”

Cheryl writes; “It's more about the practical and "book" knowledge, and the ability to communicate that knowledge, than the certifications.”

Rick says; “Apprenticeship and mentoring should be a criteria for workers and auditors prior to final certification not just passing tests.”

It seems fair at this point to say that nearly everyone agrees that trainers should have hands-on field experience so that they can provide effective training. Joseph shares a comment that shows great integrity and hopefully the direction training will go in the future; “The instructor should know the material, and be experienced in the field. For example, I hold a heating professional certification, but do not train in this area. My experience and expertise is in the building envelope. I could train people in this area, but would not be able to share experiences in the same way I can with regard to the Envelope.”

Additionally, a distinctly different training criteria is needed depending upon what you are training. That is to say, there is training for professional certification, public education, vendor training and many others. The upcoming tutorial will make the distinction between education and training.

Here is the good news. People writing in have reported movement to standardize training on the federal, as well as the state and local levels. We will report on that movement during our tutorial, April 19^th. In the morning session we will explore and model effective training. We will also hammer out language defining (1) effective training and (2) minimum requirements to be an energy trainer. The afternoon will be devoted to exploring training resources. Please remember to e-mail Hap with a PowerPoint slide if you want to be showcased in the afternoon.

We will have a follow-up poster session on Wednesday evening, April 21 from 5pm – 7pm and provide a summary of our Monday tutorial.

Please keep spreading the word – space is limited! The more people we have at the table now, the easier our task will be later this year.

Thank you,

Hap and Helen

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