Course Description:

The Quality Control Inspector (QCI) course is based on a U.S. Department of Energy Job Task Analysis (JTA)¹ of the same name. The course is broken down into two days of instruction focusing on the job description/duties outlined in the JTA. Students will be exposed to, and practice skills needed to become a successful QCI. These skills include conducting a review of required documentation, verifying the work performed against the work plan, observing in-process retrofit work, understanding specifications and standards, performing building and safety diagnostics, recording/reporting findings and concerns, and specifying corrective actions. This course prepares qualified students for the BPI Home Energy Professional Quality Control Inspector Certification Exam.

State-of-the-art technology is used in the classroom to provide students with a high-quality learning environment. Students will get feedback about learning progress by taking quizzes throughout the course. Students will take one written test. Upon successful completion of the test, each student will receive a certificate of completion.

Delivery Format:

This is a lecture-based course. Topics will be presented in a classroom setting and then followed up with student involvement in group discussions and activities. The class will be geared towards those who have had experience in the field as Energy Auditors or were previously QCI certified. Student participation is very important. Testing for this course will involve a written test.

Note: the BPI Home Energy Professional Certification is a separate test with an additional fee.

¹For the Quality Control Inspector Job Task Analysis, please see your binder or go to the URL to download: https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy11osti/51670

Course Objectives:

Students will be able to:

• Conduct work-in-progress visual/sensory quality checks.
• Conduct post-work visual/sensory quality checks.
• Perform post-work diagnostic inspections.
• Ensure program or project compliance and job completion.

Course Topics	Percentage Weight of JTA in Course
Quality Control Inspector Overview	0%
In-Process Evaluation	48%
Post-Work Evaluation	37%
Project Compliance and Completion	15%

Grading Criteria and Passing Score:

The students will take one written exam. Students must pass with an 80% score or higher. If a student does not pass, the student will be allowed to retake that section in accordance with Alabama Power Company’s Retesting Policy.

Grading Plan:

Students are expected to follow the Alabama Power Company’s Honor Code. No cheating will be 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.