This Instructor-led course is geared towards workers who perform mold remediation under the supervision of a mold remediation supervisor. The course includes classroom instruction on background information, health effects, mold remediation equipment and techniques, personal protective equipment, and other safety hazards associated with mold remediation. It also includes hands-on training simulating mold remediation projects using the equipment and materials needed to set up engineering controls and containment of those projects.  

About the Mold Worker course

The Instructor-led Mold Worker course provides an overview of mold prevention and mold remediation. This course provides a top-line overview of the potential health effects related to mold exposure, various situations, methods and techniques.  Students gain an   understanding of bioaerosols, the health effects of exposure, the personal protective equipment necessary and the remediation techniques used to clean or abate a building, and the methods to minimize the impact of bioaerosols in construction. Building managers, custodians, remediators, contractors, and other professionals who respond to mold problems may also want to refer to this course.