Advanced Mold Inspection Training Course
Welcome to InterNACHI's free, online "Advanced Mold Inspection Training Course." This course is provided by our tuition-free college, InterNACHI® School.
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Goal:
The goal of the course is to train and certify mold inspectors to perform home mold inspections.
Objective:
Upon successful completion of this training course, the student will be able to:
- follow the IAC2 Mold Inspection Standards of Practice;
- understand how to find indications of visible mold growth;
- perform a visual examination of a home to find mold;
- explain conditions conducive to mold growth; and
- report to clients the results of a mold inspection, including laboratory result interpretation.
Course includes:
- 12 InterNACHI® CE credit hours;
- 50,939 words;
- student book;
- 8 hours of training video;
- inspection and writing assignment;
- research and writing assignment;
120-question final exam (drawn from a larger pool);
- instant grading; and
- a downloadable, printable Certificate of Completion.
You will learn the following topics:
- 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;
- preventing mold growth.
For Texas Students:
Provider License: #10026
Course Approval: #31292
| Advanced Mold Inspection Training Course | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course #4106, Student Catalog | ||
| www.nachi.org/videomoldcourse | ||
| Student Work | Time Calculation | Estimated Clock Hour Time for the Average Student |
| Attendance for "Seat Time" 1 | # of minutes of student attendance / 50 | 22.2 |
| Participation in Learning Activities 2 | # of minutes of online student participation / 50 | 1.0 |
| Interactivity 3 | # of minutes of student interactivity / 50 | 0.5 |
| Reading the Course Text 4 | # of words in the course / 100 words per minute / 50 | 0.0 |
| Reading the Course Textbook 5 | # of words in the book / 100 words per minute / 50 | 10.2 |
| Academic Engagement 6 | # of words in the course / 100 / 50 | 3.0 |
| Direct Communication 7 | # of minutes of communication / 50 | 0.5 |
| Instructional Video Learning 8 | # of minutes of video / 50 | 6.0 |
| Reinforcement Q & A 9 | # of questions X 1.85 / 50 | 1.0 |
| Writing Assignment of the Inspection 10 | 2.0 hours per assignment | 2.0 |
| Writing Assignment of the Research 11 | 4.0 hours per assignment | 4.0 |
| Academic Activities for an Inspection 12 | 6.0 hours for each inspection assignment | 6.0 |
| Performing an Inspection 13 | 8.0 hours for each inspection | 8.0 |
| * nachi.org/catalog-credit-hour-calculation | 42.2 | |
| Total clock hours | 42.0 clock hours 42.0 InterNACHI CE Hours 4.2 CEU | |
Reminder to members: InterNACHI's Code of Ethics 1.10 requires that you comply with all government rules and licensing requirements of the jurisdiction where you conduct business. InterNACHI's courses and Standards generally exceed the Standards of Practice that you are required to abide by locally.
This course has been approved by:
- the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors;
- the Master Inspector Certification Board;
- the International Association of Certified Indoor Air Consultants;
- the Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association; and
- many government agencies and licensing boards.
Dr. Shane, a chief mycologist, is a guest expert of the course and 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 of 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).
| Types of Mold Inspections | Dr. Shane Teaches About Documents, Sampling Devices, Pumps and Calibrations |
| IAC2 Mold Inspection Standards of Practice | Dr. Shane Demonstrates Air Sampling and Surface Sampling Techniques |
| What is Mold? | Dr. Shane Answers Questions About Mold Issues |
| Physical Characteristics of Mold | Actual Visual Examinations for Moisture and Mold Performed On-Site at Numerous Buildings |
| Actual Mold Sampling Performed On-Site at a Building | General Outline for Performing a Mold Inspection |
| Health Effects and Mold | Interpretation of Laboratory Results |
| Mold Needs to Grow | Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) and Guidelines |
| Building Science in Relation to Mold Growth | Mold Inspection Report Writing |
| Finding Mold in Buildings | Mold Remediation |
| Actual Visual Examinations for Moisture and Mold Performed On-Site at Numerous Buildings | Remediation Clearance Inspections |
| Inspection Tools and PPE | Preventing Mold Growth |
| Hypotheses Development | Vital Documents |
Upon completion of this course and passing the final exam (drawn from a larger pool), the student can download and print their own Certificate of Completion, which is auto-generated in their own name.
The student's (InterNACHI member's) information is recorded on InterNACHI's servers for membership compliance verification, and automatically logs completion into InterNACHI's online Continuing Education log.
Members will need their username and password. If you have forgotten your password, CLICK HERE (instant response) or email fastreply@internachi.org and request it (don't forget your name).
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