Vinyl Siding Institute Certified Installer Program
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- VSI Certified Installer program certifies the professional skills of vinyl siding installers nationwide.
- Created in partnership with Vinyl Siding Institute and administered by Architectural Testing.
- Includes extensive testing and verification programs.
- Offers a National Registry of certified installers, trainers, and installation companies.
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Architectural Testing has worked closely with the Vinyl Siding Institute to create and administer
the VSI Certified Installer Program. This program was developed to improve the quality of vinyl
siding installation by recognizing the skills and knowledge of certified vinyl siding installers,
trainers, and companies. It ensures that individuals are properly trained, and companies are properly
staffed and managed, to install vinyl siding safely and securely, following quality practices consistent
with the ASTM 4756 standard.
As the independent third-party program administrator, Architectural Testing registers participants,
reviews tests, trains trainers, verifies company quality control programs, and maintains a national
registry of Certified Installers, Trainers, and Installer Companies.
Innovation: Three Certification Levels
There are three ways for vinyl siding installers to be certified under the VSI Certified Installer Program.
Certified Installers take a course designed by the Vinyl Siding Institute and taught by a
Certified Trainer; Architectural Testing awards certification once the installer has passed the course exam.
Courses are available nationwide; in many cases, available through vinyl siding suppliers who participate in
the program. Certification is initially valid for three years.
To qualify for certification, an Installer must have at least one year of installation experience and attend a
two-day, hands-on class. Installers with three or more years of experience may qualify to by-pass the hands-on
training and take the exam without taking the course. Installers with less than one year's experience may
participate in the program as an Apprentice Installer. Apprentice Installers will not receive their certification
until they obtain the required experience.
Certified Trainer: To become a Certified Trainer, an instructor must complete the Train-the-Trainer
course, and pass an exam on his or her training skills and knowledge of installation techniques. Architectural Testing
administers this program and assures that all Certified Trainers are fully capable of training Installers to meet the
Vinyl Siding Institute’s requirements.
Certified Trainers must also submit credentials and pay registration fees. Certification is renewed periodically.
Each Certified Trainer is required to teach at least two courses per year to maintain certification.
Certified Installer Company: In order to be recognized as a Certified Installer Company, a vinyl
siding installation company must register with Architectural Testing and demonstrate an approved quality control
program, which includes having one Certified Installer or Trainer on every job crew where vinyl siding is being installed.
In addition, the company must pay the fees associated with the program and adhere to the Certified
Installer Program Guidelines. This type of certification can be renewed annually.
For complete details go to http://www.vinylsiding.org/vsicert/
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