Why Become a Certified Rating Field Inspector? #
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 gathering data and performing testing services 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 meets the RESNET’s certification requirements. This program allows an RFI candidate to complete the training process at their own pace, around their own schedule. BER provides training materials and support throughout this process. Upon successful completion of the program, RFIs are awarded a BER RFI Certificate.
How do I Become a Certified Rating Field Inspector? #
BER’s RFI Training & Certification Program includes:
- BER’s RFI Online Training Portal 6 on-demand training modules with over 10 hours of training content
- 16 video lessons
- Complete supplemental training materials
- Training progress tracker
- CAZ Simulation Training and ExamRESCAZ Simulation training license
- Registration for RESCAZ Simulation examPassing grade of 85% or better required
- Inspection and Photo Forms
- 3 Probationary inspectionsRFI candidates must complete three (3) probationary inspections with their chosen Mentor using the RESNET RFI Field Evaluation Form and RFI-FIELD-EVALUATION-PHOTO-DOCUMENTATION
- The Training Mentor must be a RESNET Certified QAD or a Certified HERS Rater with 25 or more registered ratings in the RESNET Registry
- Mentor will be responsible for form and photo review and field training
- All form and photo verification and 3 years of storage
- Graded Field Evaluation with a BER TrainerTo be conducted virtually via Skype or similar app or during annual QA visit with RFI’s mentor
- RESNET Rating Field Inspector Certificate
- RFIIN Application and associated RESNET RFIIN Application feeFor BER Members Only
- BER membership (one year from date of training purchase)
To begin this program, please sign up through the BER website.