Learn how to perform the tasks of a Quality Control Inspector! A quality control inspector (QCI) is a residential energy efficiency professional who ensures the completion, appropriateness, and quality of energy upgrade work by conducting a methodological audit/inspection of the building, which includes performing safety and diagnostic tests and observing the work.
A quality control inspector is also responsible for making sure a home is in compliance with government regulations, best practices, and applicable codes. They ensure customer satisfaction through interviews and feedback on the retrofit work done to their home.
Benefits of the HEP QCI Certification
The HEP Quality Control Inspector Certification represents the highest level of knowledge, skills, and abilities of a professional home energy auditing supervisor.
Stand Out from Competitors
Gain one of the industry’s highest credentials possible. Between the education and work experience requirements, there's a small niche of candidates who even qualify for this credential. Join the ranks of the elite in the home energy auditing industry!
Highlight Your Technical Expertise
With support and technical guidance coming from the federal government, the HEP QCI standard offers the most advanced methods for evaluating energy audit inspections and technicians. This certification will help you showcase your advanced depth of knowledge.
Qualify for Government Work
With the HEP QCI Certification, you can qualify for Weatherization Assistance Program work being funded by the federal government. All weatherization assistance agencies using DOE funds must hire a certified QCI.
How to Earn the HEP QCI Certification
You can get HEP Quality Control Inspector Certification in just three steps!
Join an Exam Proctoring Session
Register for one of our regularly scheduled exam sessions and get proctored in person by our BPI-approved exam proctor
Pass the Written Exam
You'll have 2.5 hours to complete a 50 multiple-choice question exam.
Earn Your HEP QCI Certification
Congratulations! You can advertise your services as a Quality Control Inspector for the next three years.
To help you prepare for your certification exams, we provide 6 months access to our secure online learning portal.
What's Covered on the Exam
- In-process quality assurance inspections
- Post-work visual and sensory inspections
- Post-work diagnostic inspections for health and safety
- Worker professionalism assessments
- Compliance with program or project requirements
- Evaluating customer satisfaction