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CI® Certified Building Contaminant Assessor (Mold Assessor)

$695 CI® Certified Building Contaminant Assessor (Mold Assessor)


** View the Mold Licensing Info Slideshow **

Florida Construction CILB: #0008232, #0010203, #0010017, #0010834 - 24 hrs.
(18 General, 1 Advanced, 1 Wind, 1 CILB Laws/Rules, 1 Business, 1 Safety, 1 Workers Comp)
Florida Electrical ECLB: #0008240 - 1 hour Advanced Code
Florida Architects: Course #9877898, #9877877, #9877894 - 3 hrs. (1 Adv. 2 Related)
Florida Engineers
- Provider #0003564 - Course #0001342, #0000975, #0000949, #0001399 - 24 hrs Areas of Practice
BCAI Inspectors - Reciprocates with CILB - 24 hours general
Other Boards - please call for information.


** Questions? Click to view the BCA Mold Assessor Licensing FAQ **

Course Overview:

As a CI® Certified Building Contaminant Assessor student, you will receive in-depth education and meaningful hands-on training in the fast growing field of Indoor Air Quality, Mold Assessment, and Water Damaged Buildings. At the completion of this 60-hour pre-licensure course (which INCLUDES the first 30-hour course for Building Contaminant Technician), you will have gained the knowledge to evaluate and remediate mold contamination and water damage, as well as other often overlooked indoor air pollutants. Our program will also provide training in the critical area of ensuring proper air quality and ventilation specific to Florida's environmental conditions. The legal aspect and risk management related to each topic will also be reviewed.

CI® Certified Building Contaminant Assessor (Mold Assessor) ACICP.org Membership Requirements:

Although any Licensed Contractor or an employee of their company may attend our CI® Certified Courses and receive a certificate of Completion & Continuing Education Credit (if applicable), in order to obtain the CI® Certified Designation, the following prerequisites must be met:

  1. Prior to acceptance into the ACICP, CI®-BCA Candidates must possess minimum experience or possess one of the following: any Florida State Certified or Registered contractor license, an International Code Council 1 and 2 Family Dwelling Inspector Certification, or other ICC Inspector or Plans Examiner Certification, Florida Standard Certificate issued through the Building Code and Inspectors Board, an Architect’s license, an Engineer’s license, any license in compliance with NASCLA Standards for Construction Categories, Bachelor's degree (or higher) in a Construction related field, or demonstration of construction field experience as a Supervisor, Project Manager, Superintendent, or equivalent.

    *** If you are applying by the demonstration of construction field experience contact Rachel@acicp.org and request an Experience Verification Form.***

  2. Prior to receiving Membership in the ACICP, the candidate will be required to attend the CI® Certified Building Contaminant Assessor (Mold Assessor) course, completeall course requirements, and achieve a score of 75% or greater on the specialized CI® Certified Building Contaminant Assessor Examination given by the ACICP.

If you meet the eligibility requirements above, you qualify for acceptance into the ACICP allowing you to apply to the state of Florida under the "Grandfather Provision" for Mold Assessment licensure:

  • Step 1 - Obtain 60 hours of education in Mold Assessment (CI-BCA Course)
  • Step 2 - Pass a 'proctored' examination (administered by the ACICP)
  • Step 3 - Obtain membership in a state association (ACICP.ORG)
  • Step 4 - Apply to the state under the 'grandfather provision' of this license
  • DON'T WAIT - this provision expires March 1, 2011!
** Questions? Click to view the BCA Mold Assessor Licensing FAQ **
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Curriculum:

Course Instructor : Robert Koning

Day 1 (7:30 am - 6:30 pm) – Regulations Standards and Licensing
  • Introduction and Overview of Training Materials
  • Overview of the DBPR
  • Florida Statutes Applicable to Mold Related Services
  • Florida Building Codes and Standards Applicable to Mold Related Services
  • Overview of the Florida Administrative Code Applicable to Mold Related Services
  • OSHA Overview and Respirator Program
Day 2 (7:30 am - 6:30 pm) – Remediation of Water Damaged Buildings and Components
  • Introduction to Microbiology
  • Overview of Mold Identification, Remediation and Worker Protection
  • Dealing with Flood and Water Damaged Homes
  • Assessing Exposure to Mold, Clean up and Prevention
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Structural Dryers, Blowers, Dehumidifiers, and Air Scrubbers
  • Remediation Containment and Negative Pressure
  • Duct Cleaning Technologies
Day 3 (7:30 am - 6:30 pm) – Moisture Remediation, Protocols, Containment and Estimating
  • Introduction to Moisture Migration and Humidity
  • Energy Management and Fenestration
  • Biocides, Chemicals, Encapsulates and Enzymes
  • UV Technologies and Ozone Generators
  • Estimating a Remediation Project
  • How to Specify and Use Sealants, Coatings and Moisture Barriers
  • Exterior Cladding and Siding - Correct Installation Details
  • New and Remedial Window Flashing Details
Day 4 (7:30 am - 6:30 pm) - Building Air Quality
  • Sources and Factors Affecting Indoor Air Quality
  • Preventing, Mitigation, Resolving IAQ Problems
  • EPA / CDC Guidelines and references related to Indoor Air Quality
Day 5 (7:30 am - 6:30 pm) - Codes, Details and Standards used in Florida Construction
  • Overview of Construction and Code Details
  • Photograph Summary of Code Defects and Improper Construction Details
  • Florida's Unique Environment Challenges
  • New and Remedial Window Flashing Details
  • Air-conditioning codes, duct work and moisture gains affecting Florida specific buildings and environments
  • Roofing and Flashing Leaks
  • Coatings and Vapor Barrier, sealant codes and standards
Day 6 (7:30 am - 6:30 pm) – Sampling, Lab Evaluation, Containment and Writing a Repair Protocol
  • Sampling Methodologies
  • Evaluation a Certified Lab Report
  • Testing and Diagnostic Equipment
  • Overview of the IICRC S500
  • Knowing when you must engage and Architect or Engineer and Contractors Licensing
  • Designing a Containment and Repair Strategy.
  • Working with Fully Involved Buildings
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Course Cost:

The Fee for this Course is $695, which includes; 6 days (60 hours) of classroom instruction with the CI® Certified Instruction staff (classroom instruction also counts for Continuing Education credits for the upcoming renewal cycle-see above approval information), CI® Certified Building Contaminant Assessor Reference Manual, CI® Certified BCA Examination, 2 Year Membership into the Association of Construction Industry Certified Professionals, and copies of the application form(s) for the license.

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ALL CI CERTIFIED MOLD COURSES HAVE BEEN CANCELLED AFTER MARCH 1ST DUE TO A CONFLICT OF INTERPRETATION WITHIN THE DBPR AND THEIR ATTORNEYS. WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE.
Winter
Garden
Contractors Institute
Learning Center
611 East Bay Street
1-877-LICENSE
Hudson
Contractors Institute
Learning Center
8238 Joliet Street
1-877-LICENSE
Winter
Garden
Contractors Institute
Learning Center
611 East Bay Street
1-877-LICENSE

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