State of Idaho Ramp Up Training Strategy
Completion of training survey by all Weatherization Managers to identify training needs at all staffing levels New installation staff Current Auditor/Inspector staff Weatherization Managers
To be delivered to all new installation staff: Blower Door Basics and Diagnostics EPA Certified Renovator Training Electrical System Safety Idaho Weatherization Operations Manual Specifications and Techniques
To be delivered to all current Auditor/Inspector staff: EPA Certified Renovator Training Furnace Diagnostics IR Camera Heat Pumps
To be delivered to all Weatherization Assistance Program Managers: Program Staff Incentives Training Strategies Renewable Energy Multiple funds tracking
Development of two year training calendar Identification of current in-state training resources Incentives for current trainers to provide training to new staff Development of peer training for new staff Identification of out of state trainers Coordination of on site field training sites Coordination of multiple training sites to alleviate need for staff travel
Assessment of ongoing training needs annually Completion of self-assessment by each agency providing Weatherization Assistance Program services Ongoing assessment of training needs to ensure program quality
Determine production quota (driving force to how much ramp up is required) Re-assignment of current senior staff to new responsibilities Purchase of necessary equipment and vehicles to outfit crews Lease office/ warehouse space in outer counties for satellite offices
Hire staff to address increases in applications and agency material inventory Align HVAC contractors to increased work orders Hire satellite office manager/ crew foreman, crew members for satellite office locations
Crew foreman to shadow current senior staff for 30 – 60 days on operations, audits, inspections, and installation procedures Crews to shadow current crews for 30 – 60 days to train on installation specifications and techniques