Corporate Training By Zack Academy - IAQA Mold Worker/Technician

Why Should You Take This IAQA Mold Worker/Technician Program?

This two-day IAQA Mold Worker/Technician Program is designed to give mold remediation workers/technicians an introduction to the core concepts of indoor environmental remediation along with detailed instruction and hands-on activities specific to mold remediation. From the front line worker up to the owner anyone can benefit from attending this course for indoor environmental workers/technicians with emphasis on mold remediation.

Course attendees receive a Certificate of Completion from the Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA) and/or IAQ Training Institute, LLC. This course is also designed to prepare individuals for the American Council for Accreditation Certification (ACAC) Certified Residential Mold Remediator (CRMR) exam.

The Following Topics Will Be Covered:

Day One

Day One is designed to meet our client's needs for a course that helps meet regulatory requirements, documents coverage of current standards and has been reviewed and approved by the IAQA and Florida.

• Background Information 
• Health Effects
• Building Science & Moisture
• Mold Remediation
• Introduction and History of Mold Remediation 
• Definitions
• Principles of Indoor Environmental Contracting/Mold Remediation
• US Mold Guidelines/Standards and Regulations
• Critical Concepts
• Overview of a Mold Remediation Project
• Equipment, Anatomy of Air Filtration Devices and HEPA Vacuums 
• Containment Construction
• Decontamination Chambers and Procedures
• Equipment Testing Procedures
• Equipment Care and Cleaning
• Hands On Module

Day Two

Day Two is primarily a hands-on day that emphasizes the importance of effective communication as well as techniques designed to increase productivity. Hands-on activities are conducted in an environment that encourages safe work practices.

• Mold Remediation (continued)
• Contents Handling and Remediation
• Contamination Removal
• Cleaning Tips/Anti-microbials
• Final Cleaning/Disposal Issues/Clearance Criteria/Project Closure
• OSHA “A Brief Guide to Mold in the Workplace”
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Other Safety and Health Issues
• Hands on activities included, Tape and Fasteners, Working with Polyethylene
• Equipment Installation, Emergency Procedures, Mini and Full-containment Construction, Removing or Cleaning Contaminated Materials, Decontamination Procedures, Waste Disposal, Final Clean-up and Tear-down
• Review
• Exam

Please Note:  At the completion of Day-Two, course attendees will take a written or oral 30 question multiple choice and true/false exam. Attendees achieving a score of 70% or better will be eligible to receive the IAQA course completion certificate and/or IAQTI Certificate of completion.