Northwest Apprenticeship Services

On-the-job Training

• Identify Opportunities to improve the operation,maintenance, or energy efficiency of buildings
  • Quantify energy consumption from utility bills to establish baselines for energy use or need.
  • Collect and Analyze field data related to energy usage.
  • Identify and prioritize energy-saving measures.
• Manage the development, design, or construction of energy conservation projects to ensure acceptability of budgets and timelines, conformance to federal and state laws, or adherence to approved specifications
  • Perform measurement and verification utilizing building controls system.
  • Review architectural, mechanical, or electrical plans or specifications to evaluate energy efficiency and control systems design/strategy.
  • Inspect newly installed energy-efficient equipment to ensure proper installation and performance.
  • Monitor energy related design or construction issues, such as energy management, or sustainable design.
  • Direct the management implementation of energy projects and controls installations.
• Educate Customers on Energy Efficiency and Healthy Buildings
  • Advise clients or colleagues on topics such as climate control systems, energy modeling, data logging, sustainable design, healthy buildings, indoor air quality, and energy auditing
  • Train personnel or clients on topics such as energy management.
  • Examine commercial sites to determine the feasibility of installing equipment that allows building management systems to reduce electricity consumption during peak demand periods.
  • Recommend best fuel for specific sites or circumstances.
  • Prepare audit reports containing energy analysis resultsor recommendations for energy cost savings.
• Building Controls Troubleshooting
  • Identifying and understanding control strategies and estimate energy savings.
  • Operating control system management software.
  • Identify and correct control system deficiencies.
  • Students will identify and describe lighting systems/types/technology including applicable codes in controlling lighting systems.