Please complete the application below to apply to participate in the Variable QA Pilot- Deadline April 15th Variable QA Pilot Application Provider Name * Providers must remain in good standing and must have no administrative probation over the previous 12 months, as well as no disciplinary probation or suspension against them for the previous three years. * In compliance Providers shall commit to “blind” or “ride-along redo” field QA reviews on a minimum of 25% of the total required annual field QA (≥25% of the required 1% field QA reviews). Specifically, this ≥25% is not done as part of the Rater’s/RFI's initial final visit to the home. The Rater/RFI may be present in the home, provided their initial test results have already been submitted. Compliance will be demonstrated via field QA reporting. * Confirming compliance with this requirement Provider uses an automated QA/data analytics system to evaluate rating files for accuracy and/or errors. Automated QA/data analytics system must be reviewed and approved by RESNET Staff. RESNET Staff review of automated QA/data analytics system can be accomplished through Provider demonstration showing RESNET Staff the user (input) side of such systems through a GoToMeeting (or other video/screenshare platform) which would not require RESNET Staff to be given full access to the application or any back-end programming. * You intend to meet this requirement through RESNET’s automated QA system You intend to meet this requirement through your own QA System. Describe system here. You intend to meet this requirement through your own QA System. Describe system here. Describe process for verification of each Field QA review and how the Quality Assurance Designee will document all available minimum rated features via time stamped, geo-tagged photos or screenshots. Include description of how/where photos are archived so that they may be subject to RESNET review for three years. * Each Rater/RFI performing pre-drywall inspections must receive at minimum one (1) pre-drywall field QA annually. This may be done remotely, following the RESNET Remote QA Protocol. Compliance will be demonstrated via field QA reporting. Raters and RFIs that work on 100 or less registered ratings or inspections on an annual basis are exempt from this requirement. * Confirming compliance with this requirement Rater/RFI receives a full written report from the QAD for each field QA review. The report goes well beyond pass/fail and includes detailed findings, positive reinforcement where appropriate, and corrective actions and mentoring when necessary. Submit Sample Report: * Drop a file here or click to upload Choose File Maximum file size: 52.43MB Describe method for tracking and verifying frequency and types of errors or failures in QA reviews for Raters and RFIs. Items tracked will be submitted as part of the annual QA report submission and addressed in the ongoing training/mentoring of Raters and RFIs. * Describe plan for ongoing Training/Mentoring of active Raters and active RFIs for a minimum four (4) hours annually, in addition to Professional Development specified in the MINHERS for recertification. Training should be relevant to the job of Rater or RFI. Training needs may vary by organization or by individual based on the results of Field QA Reviews, File QA Reviews, automated QA tool results or other means. Training of Raters and RFIs by a RESNET Instructor, QAD, or lead Rater shall be specifically aimed at increasing the consistency and accuracy of ratings; and may take different forms (i.e., Field Mentoring, or Team Meetings) * If you are human, leave this field blank. Submit
