Please note new start date of September 1st
This course teaches carpenters how to apply fundamental building skills to high-performance construction projects. Topics focus on the four layers of a high-performance house: water, air, vapor, and thermal. Throughout the 6-week course, students will learn high-performance essentials through building science lessons and hands-on practice with mock-up assemblies. The multi-faceted learning approach provides carpenters with a holistic understanding of high-performance construction from building science to install. Through classroom concepts, hands-on training, and project management overview, this class is ideal for any carpenter who wants to excel in high-performance construction.
Session 1: Framing & Sheathing
Thursday, September 1 - 1:00-5:00pm
Session 2: Air Sealing
Thursday, September 8- 1:00-5:00pm
Session 3: Insulation
Thursday, September 15 - 1:00-5:00pm
Session 4: Windows & Doors
Thursday, September 22 - 1:00-5:00pm
Session 5: Roofs & Junctions
Thursday, September 29 - 1:00-5:00pm
Session 6: Testing & Verification
Thursday, October 6 - 1:00-5:00pm
Location: Newton, MA
Tuition: $2,420*
Materials Fee: $580
Course ID: #1137031.
MA CSL: 6 credits available (optional, see below)
NOTE: This course is currently full, but please register for our waitlist and we’ll notify you if a space opens up and when we set dates to offer the course again in 2023.
Tuition Assistance: SHPDC is happy to announce that this course has been approved for the state of Massachusetts’ Workforce Training Program Express Program. MA-based employers can get 100% reimbursement for training costs up to $3,000 per person or $30,000 total per year. You’ll need to apply at least 21 days prior to the course start date (and you’ll need a Certificate of Good Standing to apply, which can take a few days) so we recommend you start the process at least a month in advance. We’ve partnered with Built Environment Plus to administer these courses, so you may see their name instead of SHPDC in the Directory of courses. Employers must pay for the courses up front, and then are reimbursed by the state at the completion of the course.
Step 1:
To complete the grant application, you will need the following:
1. Your organization's Legal Name (and d.b.a. if applicable)
2. Your organization's Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN)
3. A Certificate of Good Standing from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue (issued within the last six months) Note that it can take a couple days to receive the online copy.
4. Course Information from the Express Directory for all courses (see BE+ list below)
· Course Name and instructor (Built Environment Plus)
· Cost per person
· # of people you plan to enroll for each course
5. Current number of Massachusetts employees in your organization (full-time & part-time)
6. Contact info of an individual in your organization authorized to sign a contract to accept a grant
7. Training Start Date for each course (at least 21 days after an application is submitted): Sept 1
Step 2: Register through BE+ :
https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/high-performance-building-for-carpenters/
Cancellation Policy: Full refund with one week's notice prior to course start date. No refund if under a week's notice is given.
Massachusetts Construction Supervisors License Continuing Education Credits
MA CSL credits are available for this course for an additional $150 (6 credits). Visit https://bragb.memberzone.com/eventregistration/register/6116 to sign up for CSL credits.