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Rating Field Inspector Training

RESNET Rating Field Inspector Training

Certified Rating Field Inspectors (RFIs) are qualified professionals who perform field inspections on behalf of a Certified RESNET Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Rater. RFIs work under the supervision of a HERS Rater to gather field data and perform testing services that are necessary for a Rater to complete a HERS Rating.

For professionals looking to become an RFI, Building Efficiency Resources (BER) is proud to offer a training program that exceeds the RESNET certification requirements.

BER is dedicated to training and certifying RFIs who will be prepared, confident, and ready to work in the field upon completing their certification. Our flexible and supportive staff and on-demand program allows an RFI candidate to complete the training process at their own pace, around their own schedule. BER provides key training materials and student support throughout this process.

BER has successfully trained and certified more than
new RFIs over the last 2 years

BER currently offers this comprehensive RFI training and certification program for the low cost of only $1,099

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Becoming an RFI:

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Training & Exam

Online, On-Demand Training
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Flexible Training

  1. Complete online, pre-recorded training via proprietary BER Student Portal web-based software.
  2. Complete the quizzes throughout each module.
  3. Complete RESCAZ Exam Training & pass RESCAZ Simulation Exam with a score of 85% of better.
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Field Training

Mentored Inspections and Graded Field Evaluation
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Hands-On Training

  1. RFI candidate completes three (3) Mentored Inspections with their chosen Mentor.
  2. Mentored inspections are approved by BER Trainer.
  3. RFI Candidate schedules and successfully completes the Graded Field Evaluation (GFE) with BER Trainer.
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Certification

RESNET Certified RFI and Continuing Education
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You're Certified!

  1. RFI Candidate Certificate is issued.
  2. If RFI Candidate is joining BER’s QA Providership, BER applies for RFIIN and issues Rating Field Inspector Certificate.*
  3. Every 3 years, RFI’s must complete one GFE with a Quality Assurance Designee (QAD) to maintain certification.
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BER's RFI Training & Certification Program includes:

*Upon successful completion of the program, RFIs are awarded a BER RFI Candidate Certificate. If the RFI and supervising Rater choose BER as their QA Provider, BER will apply for the official certification number (RFIIN) and furnish a RESNET RFI Certificate, valid for 3 years.

Special Offers:

Add ESv3 training for only $249 more ($299 as standalone).

Certified RFIs must complete ENERGY STAR v3 (ESv3) Training to be eligible to perform field inspections on ENERGY STAR homes. This valuable training program gives RFIs a comprehensive understanding of the ENERGY STAR v3/v3.1 New Homes program requirements.

BER offers ENERGY STAR version 3/3.1 Training as an upgrade to the RFI Training & Certification Program with a package discount of $50. This offer is only available in conjunction with the purchase of the RFI Training Program.

Add ESv3 & ESFMNC training for only $450 more ($549 as standalone).

To perform field inspections on ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction (ESMFNC) projects, RFIs must have ESv3/3.1 and ESMFNC certifications. This training program gives RFIs a comprehensive understanding of the ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction program requirements.

BER also offers the ESv3/3.1 and ENERGY STAR MFNC Training bundle as an upgrade to the RFI Training & Certification Program with a package discount of $99. This offer is only available in conjunction with the purchase of the RFI Training & Certification Program.