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IAC2 Mold Inspection Training
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Course Information
The purpose of the course is to define and teach the best practices for conducting a mold inspection of a building. The student will learn how to find and report mold growth that may exist in a building by performing a visual examination and mold sampling of the building.
The student will learn:
- what mold is;
- the IAC2 Mold Inspection Standards of Practice;
- health effects related to mold exposure;
- what mold needs to grow;
- how to perform a visual examination of a building to find mold;
- the IAC2 Mold Sampling Decision Chart;
- the IAC2 Mold Sampling Procedures;
- proper use of tools, equipment and PPE;
- hypotheses development;
- building science and moisture;
- sampling devices and procedures;
- documentation of work;
- laboratory result interpretation;
- mold remediation;
- remediation clearance inspection;
- report writing; and
- how to prevent mold growth.
Dr. John D. Shane, vice president of Pro-Lab's Laboratory Services and chief mycologist, is the guest expert. He demonstrates how to use mold sampling equipment and devices. On-site, actual visual examinations and mold sampling are performed at several buildings.
The course is designed primarily for commercial and residential property inspectors. Public health and environmental health professionals who are involved with mold issues may be interested in this course. Building managers, custodians, remediators, contractors, and other professionals who respond to mold problems may also want to refer to this course.
Successful completion of this course is a requirement for membership in the International Association of Certified Indoor Air Consultants (www.IAC2.org). This course has been approved by the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (www.InterNACHI.org).
Tagged: Ancillary Advanced Education 10+ Credit Hours Mold
Details:
- Length: 507 minute(s)
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