Class Overview
This 4-day course explores mold and sewage remediation techniques, as well as critical safety procedures and regulations designed to protect human health.
Far more than just a “mold class,” the Applied Microbial Remediation Technician course covers common microbial substances encountered by water damage professionals, including mold, bacteria, viruses, and parasites.
What You'll Learn
Throughout the course, your expert instructor will guide you through the following topics:
- Mold and sewage remediation procedures
- Environmental microbiology
- Building containment zones and decon chambers
- Fecal exposure risks for bird and bat houses
- Antimicrobial and disinfectant chemistry
- Microbial remediation sampling, protocol and quality control
- Documents and regulations (OSHA, EPA, ANSI, etc.)
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- HVAC systems
Course graduates will be adequately equipped to perform microbial remediation services, while protecting the health and safety of workers and occupants.
who Should Attend
This course is ideal for individuals in a variety of trades who will perform in-the-field mold and sewage remediation, including:
- Restoration contractors
- Property managers
- Property restorers
- IEQ investigators
AMRT is also a required course for professionals interested in earning their IICRC Master Water Restorer designation.
PREREQUISITE: YOU MUST BE CERTIFIED IN IICRC WATER RESTORATION (WRT) TO TAKE THIS COURSE.
This course has been approved for (14) IICRC CECs.
Class Schedule - Jon-Don Chicago
DAY 1
8:00 AM - Check-in
8:30 AM - Class Begins
5:00 PM - Class Ends
DAY 2
8:00 AM - Check-in
8:30 AM - Class Begins
5:00 PM - Class Ends
DAY 3
8:00 AM - Check-in
8:30 AM - Class Begins
5:00 PM - Class Ends
DAY 4
8:00 AM - Check-in
8:30 AM - Class Begins
5:00 PM - Class Ends
Meet Your Instructor
Mark Cornelius
With more than 40+ years of experience, Mark Cornelius has been an approved IICRC instructor since 2008 and is an IICRC triple Master. Mark serves on the IICRC Board of directors, the S540 standards committee, Vice-Chairs the OCT committee and other IICRC functions. He is the founder of EMTA, the Emergency Mitigation Technician Academy. He is also the president of DRI and is still active getting his hands dirty and feet wet in the restoration and cleaning industry. Mark is also a former Fire Fighter and EMT-I for 15+ years and also a NPQ-1 Fire Instructor.
Class Location
IICRC Certification
To earn certification, students must pass the certification exam, which is available for an additional fee paid directly to the IICRC.
Students must visit www.iicrc.org to register online and submit the exam fee prior to or on the first day of class.
Please keep a copy of your payment confirmation or have the means to log in at the end of the scheduled class to report to the instructor once exam registration is complete. You will need to provide proof of registration to complete the exam on the last day of training. Please contact the IICRC with any questions regarding this process.
