BPI Air Leakage Controller Installer (ALCI) Courses

This BPI Air Leakage Controller Installer (ALCI) course teaches students the specific methods needed to tighten building envelopes in order to reduce energy loss and minimize pollutants caused by air leakage and migration. Students will also learn how to improve thermal comfort and energy efficiency through the proper installation of dense-pack insulation materials.

This course is based on the U.S. Department of Energy's standardized curriculum.

Topics to be Covered: Introduction to Weatherization; Communication Skills; The House as a System; Building Science Basics; Blower Door Basics; Pressure and Thermal Boundaries; Combustion Safety; Worker Safety; Materials, Tools and Equipment; Typical Weatherization Measures; Aligning Pressure and Thermal Boundaries; Air Sealing and Attic Prep; Spray Foam Insulation; Mechanical Ventilation; Attic Insulation; Dense-Pack Sidewall Insulation; Dryer Vent Insulation