Course Description:

Crew Leader is based on a National Renewable Energy Laboratory/U.S. Department of Energy Job Task Analysis (JTA)¹ of the same name. Students taking this class should have experience in the field as either an existing Crew Leader or a Retrofit Installer Technician. The course will cover all aspects of the Crew Leader’s position. This includes work order review, staffing, executing the work order on site, preparing the house to execute the work order, managing the project, testing, and final documentation. Each part will be broken down into smaller subsections which include material selection, diagnostic testing, communication, construction math, building science, and retrofit techniques.

The majority of the class is spent in our state-of-the-art training labs, practicing the skills needed to become a successful Crew Leader. Students will get feedback about learning progress by taking quizzes throughout the course. Students will take one written test, also delivered through the LMS, and two hands-on tests of the skills that were practiced. Upon successful completion of the tests, each student will receive a certificate of completion.

Delivery Format:

This is a lecture-lab course. Topics will be presented in a classroom setting and then followed up with student involvement in the lab. The class is designed for students with little or no previous training in this field. Student participation is very important. Testing for this course will involve both a written and a field practical exam.

¹For the approved Crew Leader Job Task Analysis, please see your binder or go to the following URL to download it: https://irecusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/NREL-JTA-crew-leader_JUNE-2019

Course Objectives:

Students will receive careful instruction on:

• The role of the Weatherization Crew Leader and how to apply building science principles to work in the field.
• Planning and tasks required to execute the scope of work.
• Preparation of the job site, homeowners, and workers for safe and effective work practices.
• Providing instruction and oversight of work being performed on-site.
• Performing diagnostic testing and management of personnel and required documentation.
• Verifying measures, project completion, and finalizing job documentation.

Course Topics/Objectives	Percentage Weight of JTA in Course
Crew Leader Overview	0%
Develop a Plan to Execute the Scope of Work	16.5%
Prepare and Maintain a Job Site	20%
Implement Scope of Work	37.8%
Project Management	18.8%
Job Finalization	6.9%

Grading Criteria and Passing Score:

The exam consists of three sections: Written, CAZ Hands-On, and Blower Door Hands-On. Both hands-on sections are timed: one hour for the CAZ Hands-On section and thirty minutes for the Blower Door Hands-On section. The student must pass each section with an 80% score or higher. If a student does not pass a section, the student will be allowed to retake that particular section in accordance with CHP Energy Solutions Research and Training’s Retesting Policy.

Grading Plan

Written Section	75 points (60 points to pass)
Blower Door Hands-On	20 points (15 points to pass)
CAZ Hands-On	35 points (28 points to pass)

Honor Code:

Students are expected to follow the Alabama Power Company’s Honor Code. No cheating is permitted. Violations will be dealt with according to the Student Conduct Policy found in the student binder.

Course Conduct Expectations:

In addition to following all student policies, students are expected to adhere to the following:

• Be prepared for class.
• Cell phone use is NOT permitted during class.
• Attend all class sessions, in both the classroom and the labs.