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Mold Course

This course focuses on the techniques and tools essential for conducting mold testing and inspections. Students will learn how to accurately identify and assess mold conditions, ensuring reliable findings for residential and commercial properties. Emphasis is placed on proper sampling methods, documentation, and reporting to maintain professional standards.

COURSE DURATION: 45 DAYS

Disclaimer:
While most states require only some form of formal education to perform Mold inspections, we do not know or claim that this course meets the requirements for all states. It is the student’s responsibility to check with their state’s licensing or regulatory authority to confirm whether this course is approved or meets any applicable requirements before enrolling or relying on it for professional purposes. We are not responsible for determining individual state requirements.

  • Course Content - Modules:

    Mold Inspections

    • Introduction

    Module 1: INTRODUCTION TO MOLD

    • Lesson 1 - THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MOISTURE AND MOLD
    • Lesson 2 - COMMON SOURCES OF MOISTURE IN BUILDINGS
    • Lesson 3 - WHAT MOLDS NEEDS TO GROW
    • Lesson 4 - BUILDING SCIENCE AND MOLD
    • Lesson 5 – WAYS TO CONTROL MOLD
    • Lesson 6 - IDENTIFYING AREAS OF POTENTIAL MOISTURE INTRUSION
    • Mold Course - Module Quiz 2 [quiz]

    Module 3: INSPECTION EQUIPMENT

    • Lesson 1 - OVERVIEW OF EQUIPMENT USED IN MOLD INSPECTIONS
    • Lesson 2 - HOW TO USE AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
    • Mold Course - Module Quiz 3 [quiz]

    Module 4: MOLD INSPECTION AND SAMPLING

    • Lesson 1 - UNDERSTANDING LABORATORY REPORTS
    • Lesson 2 - COMMON MOLD REMEDIATION OPTIONS
    • Lesson 3 - THE ROLE OF THE MOLD INSPECTOR
    • Mold Course - Module Quiz 5 [quiz]

     Module 6: Health and Safety Considerations

    • Lesson 1 - PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
    • Lesson 2 - SAFE WORK PRACTICES
    • Lesson 3 - OVERVIEW OF REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR MOLD INSPECTIONS
    • Mold Course - Module Quiz 6 [quiz]

    Module 7: CHALLENGES

    • Lesson 1 - CHALLENGES
    • Lesson 2 - CASE REVIEW
    • Lesson 3 - BEST PRACTICES FOR ADDRESSING COMMON CHALLENGES
    • Mold Course - Module Quiz 7 [quiz]

    Module 8: MOLD REMEDIATION

    • Lesson 1 - OVERVIEW OF THE MOLD REMEDIATION PROCESS
    • Lesson 2 - HOW THE MOLD INSPECTOR CAN HELP
    • Lesson 3 - BEST PRACTICES FOR COMMUNICATING WITH CLIENTS ABOUT MOLD INSPECTIONS
    • Mold Course - Module Quiz 8 [quiz]

    Module 9: FINAL ASSESSMENT

    • Final exam: Mold Final Exam [quiz]