In this 4-week course (one afternoon per week), attendees will learn the basic building science principles behind Passive House and High-Performance construction and then apply these new skills hands-on by constructing a mock-up assembly. Learn about the critical layers of a high-performance envelope, including thermal, air, vapor, and water barriers and how they interact and tie-in to the assembly. 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.
Course runs Thursdays, 1pm-5pm from October 19th to November 9th
Location: Newton, MA
MA CSL: TBD
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 of days to receive the online copy.
4. Course Information for the grant application:
Course Name: High-Performance Building for Carpenters
Course ID# 1137031
Course Provider: Built Environment Plus
Cost: $2,400
Cost type: tuition
Applicant will also need to include the number of people you plan to enroll in the 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
Training Start Date for each course: At least 21 days after the application is submitted
Training End Date: 2 years after the Training Start Date. (The grant funds once awarded are good for 2 years. If the course start date changes, applicants won't have to update the grant application.)
Step 2: Register through BE+ :
https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/high-performance-building-for-carpenters-4-part-course-9-21/
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 at an additional cost ($25 per credit). Please indicate in your registration form if you need CSL credits and we will send you the details on how to sign up.
