About the Course: This is an 8 hour course for building professionals. Abatement contractors who have already had respirator and other hands on training will find this useful to improve their skills in mold remediation and assessment. The course provides basics of preventing and dealing with mold which will be helpful to maintenance staff, renovation contractors, building owners or managers and other building professionals. It is an ideal course for those professionals doing mold remediation or building professionals who occasionally must deal with water damage and mold growth. The topics are listed below.

Background Information on Mold and Indoor Air Quality:

Moisture/Humidity, Importance of Ventilation

Biological Materials, Fungi (molds)

Mold Remediation

EPA and other Guidelines

Special Methods including use of chemicals.

Preparation of the Mold Remediation Containment

Remediation Equipment

Heavy Duty and Demolition Operations

Entry, Exit and Decontamination

Evaluation before Occupancy

Limitations of the Training: There are no regulations in effect governing training curricula or the execution of mold remediation. This course was developed in accordance with available guidance and experience. A certificate of training is issued, although there is no regulatory agency who formally recognizes this or other training or recognizes the term "certified" mold worker, etc.

Requirements for Certificate Award: A course certificate will be awarded to those who successfully complete the course. Attendance of the entire class and passing a quiz are required.