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GCT 3030 - Weatherization


Clock Hours: 120

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Course Description:
In this course, students develop basic weatherization skills. Topics include the environmental and economic impact of weatherization, building science fundamentals, tool and material identification and use, insulation, caulking, and weatherstripping installation, exterior finish repair and replacement, energy-efficient plumbing fixture replacement, and HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and occupant safety systems upgrades.  

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to: 
 

  • Identify hazardous conditions unique to weatherization and remodeling, including lead, mold, and electrical and structural hazards (especially knob-and-tube wiring).  

  • Distinguish between facilities maintenance, green renovations, energy retrofits, and weatherization.  

  • Identify weatherization program terms.  

  • Understand how to fill out project and program work orders.  

  • Understand how to fill out and correctly maintain weatherization service logs and paperwork.  

  • Understand basic energy efficiency and air sealing concepts.  

  • Identify the primary energy diagnostic methods and their tools.  

  • Understand basic diagnostic measures.  

  • Identify tools and construction materials commonly used in weatherization projects.  

  • Demonstrate proper environmentally friendly cleaning and maintenance of hand and power tools.  

  • Identify materials for recycling from weatherization waste. 

  • Identify types of attic, exterior wall, and basement insulation and their respective functions (including blown, batt, and cellulose).  

  • Demonstrate insulation methods in existing framing systems, including attic and floor openings, knee walls, and basement band joists.  

  • Demonstrate methods of installing insulation for major mechanical and plumbing equipment and lines, including water heater blankets and pipe insulation.  

  • Identify types of caulking and other sealants and their respective functions.  

  • Understand methods of installing sealants in existing building envelopes.  

  • Identify and demonstrate installation of weather-stripping  

around windows, doors, and other exterior openings.  

  • Demonstrate windowpane replacement and glazing compound application.  

  • Identify energy-efficient windows, doors, and trim. 3  

  • Apply proper removal of existing windows, doors, and trim.  

  • Demonstrate proper installation of new windows, doors, and trim.  

  • Repair and install exterior siding.  

  • Repair interior drywall and plaster.  

  • Repair and replace floor coverings.  

  • Identify shutoffs for electrical, plumbing, and gas lines.  

  • Identify defective electrical cords, plugs, outlets, switches, and fuses.  

  • Understand methods for sealing air ducts and vents.  

  • Identify faulty or hazardous HVAC equipment such as furnaces and window units.  

  • Demonstrate basic replacement and maintenance techniques of HVAC operating components such as belts, bearings, and filters.  

  • Properly clean HVAC equipment, including condensing units and coils.  

  • Replace basic plumbing fixtures such as showerheads and faucets.  

  • Identify proper removal of existing lighting fixtures.  

  • Install new lighting fixtures.  

  • Check smoke and CO detectors.