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Applied Microbial
Remediation Technician (AMRT/S)
Our mold and sewage backflow remediation technician class includes a hands-on section and the exam for IICRC certification. The course provides the necessary training to conduct or evaluate remediation projects. Course prerequisite is the attendance of a water damage restoration technician (WRT) class. This AMRT class also qualifies for IICRC continuous education credits (CEC).
Prerequisites: IICRC's water damage restoration technician (WRT) class with exam prior to attending the AMRT course.
Scholarship: The WFCA (World Floor Covering Association) can provide a $500 scholarship for the AMRT program, if the application is recieved 30 days prior to the course. For details on the requirments, poilicies & procedures, and application form; please click on the following link. WFCA Scholarship Application
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In-house Training also available for the this course: Please call for quote! (800) 811-5991
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S520 Mold Standard Update Course

This 1- day course is approved for continuous education credits by the IICRC (1 CEC for mold), RIA (to be determined) and IAQ Council (to be determined). The IICRC has Released New Edition of S520 Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Mold Remediation. After many years of committee deliberations and final approval by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) the IICRC published the 2nd Edition of their mold remediation standard in 2008.
Be aware of the changes, additions and deletion in the new document and how it may affect your company procedures and liability. New Chapters are Building Science, and Equipment, Tools and Materials. The document includes information on inspection procedures, administrative procedures remediation principals, fungal ecology; health effects; insurance requirements; limitations, complexities, complications, conflicts, HVAC and contents remediation and the role of Indoor Environmental Professionals (IEP).
Prerequisites: None
Who should attend?
- Mold Remediators
- Mold Investigators
- Water Damage Restorer
- Industrial Hygenists
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- Insurance Adjusters
- Building Engineers
- Building Managers
- Building Inspectors
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Instructor: Peter Sierck, Committee Chair for the Structural Remediation Section
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Moisture Mapping Workshop

What you always wanted to know about your meters and instruments
This comprehensive moisture testing workshop takes you from beginning levels through advanced skills. Most technicians are familiar with the basic use of moisture meters. However, many are not aware of the underlying physical principals, their limitations, the do’s and don’ts, and when not to believe your measurement results. We will address the physical principles, techniques, methods, applications and limitations of the different tools and instruments. Industry standards and their important documentation requirements will be reviewed.
The workshop has a hands-on section with different mock-ups to familiarize each student with the tools. Class size is limited to allow students to practice using different equipment.
Workshop Subjects:
- Physics of Moisture Meters
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- Documentation in words & photos
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- Calcium Chloride Test (Dome Test)
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- Building Envelope Water Testing
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- Internet-Based Monitoring Systems
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- Hands-On Section with Instruments
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Approved for continuous education credits by IICRC and IAQ Council.
Who should attend?
This course is specifically targeted for the water restoration industry, general contractors, customer service representatives, insurance adjusters, industrial hygienists, builders, building engineers, building managers, architects, engineers, risk managers and designers.
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Certified Microbial Remediator (CMR)
Certified Microbial Remediation Supervisor (CMRS)
ET&T has created a 1-day exam preparation class for the American IAQ Council-Certified Microbial Remediator (CMR) or Certified Microbial Remediation Supervisor (CMRS). Experience in the microbial remediation industry is a prerequisite. This prep class will prepare you specifically for the exam. We highly recommend that students complete the necessary application with the American IAQ Council (www.IAQCouncil.com and Tel: 800-942-0832) prior to taking the class and are scheduled to take the exam shortly after completing the class.
Do you have the prerequisites for the IAQ Council’s Exam?
For detailed information and the prerequisites, application forms and process, please call the IAQ council at Tel: 800-942-0832 or log on to the following web address: http://www.iaqcouncil.org/forms/forms.htm.
In-house Training also available for the this course: Please call for quote! (800) 811-5991
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Certified Microbial Consultant (CMC)
Certified Microbial Investigator (CMI)
ET&T has created a 1-day exam preparation class for the American IAQ Council-Certified Microbial Consultant (CMC) and the Certified Microbial Investigator (CMI) certification. Experience in the microbial investigation industry is a prerequisite. This prep class will prepare you specifically for the exam. We highly recommend that students complete the necessary application with the American IAQ Council (www.IAQCouncil.com and Tel: 800-942-0832) prior to taking the class and are scheduled to take the exam shortly after completing the class.
Do you have the prerequisites for the IAQ Council’s Exam?
For detailed information and the prerequisites, application forms and process, please call the IAQ council at Tel: 800-942-0832 or log on to the following web address: http://www.iaqcouncil.org/forms/forms.htm.
In-house Training also available for the this course: Please call for quote! (800) 811-5991
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Mold Awareness Course
This 4-hour training course was developed for professionals associated with commercial, institutional and residential buildings. Many insurance carriers are now requiring from their customers and agents, a mold awareness training to renew existing insurance policies.
- How to recognize a mold problem
- How to prevent mold problems and associated liability
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- How to investigate its causes, the extent and degree
- What type of remediation is indicated
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Subjects include:
- Basic microbiology
- Water sources and investigation methods
- Remediation strategies and protocols
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- Testing and analysis methods
- Review of EPA
- ACGIH and New York City and IICRC guidelines
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Who should attend?
- Real estate agents and brokers
- Risk managers
- Building managers and engineers
- Customer service representatives
- Insurance broker and adjusters
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- Contractors
- Superintendents
- Architects
- Attorneys
- Cost estimators and other building related trades
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Prerequisites: None
Available Instructors: Peter Sierck, Connie Jenkins
Classes are scheduled on demand please call for more info: 760.804.9400.
In-house Training also available for the this course: Please call for quote! (800) 811-5991
Mold Prevention in the Construction Industry
This 4-hour seminar is designed for the building, construction and maintenance industry. It will enable construction supervisors and customer service personnel to identify and prevent mold problems, especially as they relate to the construction industry. The course provides the components for a proactive mold awareness and management program. Case histories with solutions and hands-on sessions with moisture meters are part of the curriculum.
Who should attend: Construction managers and planners, superintendents and customer service representatives, architects, insurance brokers, plumbers and other related trades.
Prerequisites: None
Available Instructors: Peter Sierck, Connie Jenkins
Classes are scheduled on demand please call for more info: 760.804.9400.
In-house Training also available for the this course: Please call for quote! (800) 811-5991
OSHA Health & Safety
This 2-day course provides the necessary OSHA health and safety training for the construction industry. OSHA Construction Industry Regulations apply to all microbial remediation projects and are often overlooked by contractors.
Completion of the health and safety course is a requirement for the AMRT/S certification through the IICRC.
You will receive your OSHA 10-hour Health and Safety Card upon completion of the course.
Prerequisites: None
Available Instructors: Peter Sierck, Industrial Hygienist/President
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Chemical Air & Dust Sampling
AmIAQCouncil Approved Course: 7 Re-certification Credits.
The workshop is designed to provide an overview of the available air sampling methods for Indoor Air Quality parameter such as volatile organic compounds, formaldehyde, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, methane, hydrogen sulfide, combustion gases, dust, etc. It will include collection techniques for dust sampling and data interpretation for phthalates, pesticides, allergens and so on. Actual sampling equipment and media, calibration equipment and methods will be presented. The class is designed as an interactive workshop to provide real life situations to the students and to discuss questions and answers.
Instructor: Peter Sierck, Industrial Hygienist/President
In-house Training also available for the this course: Please call for quote! (800) 811-5991
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