Corporate Training By Zack Academy - Mold Remediation Worker - TX

Why Should You Take This Mold Remediation Worker Course Specific to the State of Texas?

The mission of the Texas Mold Program is to ensure that persons conducting mold assessment and remediation services in Texas are properly trained and licensed and are following minimum standards that protect the health of workers and building occupants.

They perform this function by administering the Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (TMARR), which require:

• Licensing of persons and companies conducting mold assessment and remediation activities
• Review and approval of mold training programs
• Receipt of notifications of mold remediation projects
• Performing inspections of remediation projects
• Conducting enforcement activities

How Will This Course Strengthen My Knowledge-Base and Company Viability?

Our Mold Remediation course provides an extensive workshop which prepares you to immediately apply your knowledge to the field, with extensive hands-on training and real-world examples from experienced instructors. This course also offers insight on mold inspections and sampling techniques so you can interpret inspection reports to prepare for the mold remediation work that lies ahead.

Who Is the Intended Audience for this Mold Remediation Worker course?

Real estate agents, home inspectors, mold remediation companies, mold investigators, Indoor Air Quality firms, and HVAC firms doing business in Texas

The Following Topics Will Be Covered in Detail:

• Sources of indoor mold and conditions necessary for indoor mold growth;
• Potential health effects and symptoms from mold exposure, in accordance with a training protocol developed in consultation with state professional associations, including at least one representing physicians;
• Workplace hazards and safety, personal protective equipment including respirators, personal hygiene, personal decontamination, confined spaces, and water, structural, and electrical hazards;
• Technical and legal considerations for mold remediation, including applicable regulatory requirements, the role of the worker, and the roles of other professionals;
• An overview of how mold remediation projects are conducted, including containment and air filtration; and
• Work practices for removing, cleaning, and treating mold.

General/Insurance Requirements: 

• Age requirement: Each individual applying to be licensed or registered under this subchapter must be at least 18 years old at the time of application.
• Office requirement: A person licensed under this subchapter must maintain an office in Texas. An individual employed by a person licensed under this subchapter is considered to maintain an office in Texas through that employer.
• Insurance requirement: Persons required to have insurance must, at a minimum, obtain policies for commercial general liability insurance in the amount of not less than $1 million per occurrence.

Specific Requirements for Mold Remediation Workers in the State of Texas:  In addition to the requirements for all applicants listed in §295.305 (relating to Credentials: General Conditions), an applicant must:

• Be employed by a licensed mold remediation contractor or company; and
• Complete a mold remediation worker training course provided by an accredited mold training provider, as described under §295.320(d) of this title

State Exam Requirements: There is no state exam for Mold Remediation Workers in Texas

Please Note:  To apply for an assessment or remediation company license, at least one individual within the company has to get licensed first as either a mold assessment consultant or a remediation contractor, respectfully. After your initial training, all licensing paperwork will be processed through the state of Texas:

MAILING ADDRESS:
Environmental and Sanitation Licensing Group MC 2835
Texas Department of State Health Services
P. O. Box 149347
Austin, Texas 78714-9347

ADDRESS FOR ALL MAIL CONTAINING MONEY:
Texas Department of State Health Services MC 2003
PO Box 149347
Austin, Texas 78714-9347

MAIN PHONE
(512) 834-6600

MAIN FAX
(512) 834-6614

Syllabus

Syllabus:

• Sources of indoor mold and conditions necessary for indoor mold growth;
• Potential health effects and symptoms from mold exposure, in accordance with a training protocol developed in consultation with state professional associations, including at least one representing physicians;
• Workplace hazards and safety, personal protective equipment including respirators, personal hygiene, personal decontamination, confined spaces, and water, structural, and electrical hazards;
• Technical and legal considerations for mold remediation, including applicable regulatory requirements, the role of the worker, and the roles of other professionals;
• An overview of how mold remediation projects are conducted, including containment and air filtration; and
• Work practices for removing, cleaning, and treating mold.