ACHP offers 8 courses for Realtors for a total of 12 elective CEU’s. Courses include:
How to Choose a Contractor (2 elective credits)
This course is designed to empower homeowners with the information and resources to determine what type of contractor to hire and how to research a contractor’s qualifications, licenses, insurance and references. The class also discusses the process of obtaining and comparing estimates along with recommendations on contracts.
Building Science Basics (2 elective credits)
This class provides information on how the house works as a system. Discussion includes information on the dynamics of how a home works and the management of heat, air and moisture. Issues described include stack effect, relative humidity, pressure differentials, air movement. The goal is to achieve comfort, energy efficiency and durability in the home.
Airtightness for Energy Efficiency (2 elective credits)
A discussion on reasoning behind why a home needs to be air tight. This how-to workshop provides information on normal areas of air leakage, techniques for air sealing and air sealing products. Visual examples of specific air leaks and methods for sealing are provided, as well as samples of the actual products.
Energy Efficient Doors and Windows (2 elective credits)
Discussion and demonstrations of energy efficient windows and doors are presented with examples of product type, cross sections of the construction of the windows and presentation of R- Value and U-Factor. Installation techniques and products are also presented and discussed.
Ice Dams (1 elective credit)
Information on the cause of ice dams on residences is presented with visual examples of different areas of concern. An explanation of air and moisture movements in cold attics and minimum standards for attic ventilation is discussed. Examples of retrofit techniques and products are provided. Methods for mitigation of ice dams are illustrated for participants.
Heating and Hot Water (1 elective credit)
This class discusses energy efficient heating appliances including boilers, forced air furnaces, room heaters and hot water heating appliances. ACHP emphasizes sealed combustion, direct vent combustion equipment of all kinds. Each type of heating equipment is discussed and evaluated.
Insulation (1 elective credit)
The areas of a house that need insulation are discussed along with types of insulating products. Standard installation techniques and minimum code requirements compared to optimum insulation levels are discussed. Visual as well as actual examples are presented.
Ventilation (1 elective credit)
The focus of discussion in this workshop center on air movement within the house and the impact on occupants. Discussion on whole house ventilation begins in the crawl space and encompasses the entire house. Minimum air change requirements are discussed, and the benefits of mechanical ventilation versus natural ventilation are discussed. The course includes a 25 minute video stressing the importance of indoor air quality.
Please call the office at 907-229-6529 to verify which instructor will be teaching your chosen class. The instructor must be Jim Ward -or- Terry Duszynski to receive continuing education credit.