FREE! National Insulation and Air Sealing Training Program (NAIMA Canada)
Focus on National Code and National Energy Code requirements. This comprehensive 9-part series presents construction and renovation-focused learning content, based on input from industry, government and manufacturing sources. Certificate upon completion.
Description
NAIMA Canada presents the National Insulation and Air Sealing Training Program, designed for residential contractors and renovators who work with thermal insulation installs and building envelope materials.
More expectations for the energy performance of new and existing buildings are being written into Canadian building codes. That’s why NAIMA Canada has developed the National Insulation and Air Sealing Training Program with a focus on National Code and National Energy Code requirements. This comprehensive 9-part series presents construction and renovation-focused learning content based on input from industry, government, and manufacturing sources.
This training was developed in partnership with SummerHill, the Canadian Home Builders Association, and EnerGuide.
The purpose of this training is to provide:
- Plain language explanations of insulation installation and building science
- Connections to national code requirements and high-performance building standards
- Recommendations on proper industry procedures, tools, and materials
- Broad context information on the systems and barriers that affect insulation
- An exploration of the connected layers and systems in whole-home energy retrofits
Course Structure:
- Introductory Module – Health and Safety
- Module 1 – Insulation Building Science
- Module 2 – Integrations and Mechanicals
- Module 3 – National Building Code: Insulation
- Module 4 – National Energy Code for Buildings: Insulation
- Module 5 – Materials, Tools and Equipment
- Module 6 – Airtightness and Moisture Control
- Module 7 – Installation Preparation
- Module 8 – Installation Process
- Module 9 – Conclusion and Course Review
About NAIMA Canada
NAIMA Canada works with Canadian building science experts, construction professionals, institutions and supporting organizations to create free, online training for people in the construction industry. Our mandate is to improve the comfort and energy efficiency of buildings through increased insulation and air tightness strategies.
Duration: This course consists of 9 modules of approximately 1 hours duration each, for a total of about 9 hours of self-paced instruction.
Certificate of Completion available upon successful completion of the course
If you have any questions or need help or support, please contact Andy Cockburn acockburn@naimacanada.ca or Jillian McArthur jmcarthur@naimacanada.ca.
Prerequisites
No formal requirements, although a basic understanding of construction principles may be beneficial
Who Should Attend
- Open to insulation installers and contractors, construction and trades contractors
- For the tradesperson on the jobsite either doing and/or supervising the installation
- Energy advisors new to the industry, trades students, and apprentices