Mould & Damp Remediation — Online Course
Mould & Damp Remediation
Professional Certificate
A comprehensive professional training programme for cleaners, restorers, and property professionals. Master mould science, safe working, chemical treatments, structural drying, and client-ready reporting.
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Mould and damp are among the most common and serious problems faced by property professionals, landlords, and cleaning contractors. This course gives you the knowledge, framework, and tools to assess, remediate, and report on mould and damp to a professional standard.
Developed by CCMTec Academy and drawing on over 35 years of industry experience, this programme covers the full remediation workflow — from understanding mould biology and UK legislation through to surface-specific treatment, structural drying, and post-remediation verification.
- 12 in-depth professional modules
- 6 expert downloads — checklists, templates, reference cards and calculator
- 20-question self-marking final exam (70% pass mark)
- Instant printable Certificate of Completion on passing
- Unlimited exam retakes — no time pressure
- Open book — study at your own pace, refer to modules during the exam
- Suitable for CPD and continuing professional development records
- Lifetime access — return to the content whenever you need it
Course Curriculum
12 modules covering the complete mould and damp remediation workflow from science to business practice.
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Understanding Mould — Biology & ScienceWhat mould is, how it grows, spore behaviour, and why moisture is the only practical control point in a building.
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Types of Damp & Their CausesRising damp, penetrating damp, condensation damp, and interstitial damp — identification and root cause analysis.
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Legislation & Legal FrameworkAwaab's Law, Housing Health and Safety Rating System, Environmental Protection Act, and landlord obligations.
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Health Effects of MouldRespiratory conditions, mycotoxin exposure, vulnerable groups, and your duty of care obligations on site.
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Site Assessment & SurveyUsing damp meters, thermal imaging, moisture mapping, and producing a professional site assessment report.
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PPE & Safe Working PracticesRespirator standards, disposable coveralls, gloves, eye protection, and containment setup including negative pressure.
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COSHH & Chemical SafetyRisk assessments, biocide selection, dilution ratios, dwell times, SDS sheets, and waste disposal compliance.
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Surface-Specific RemediationTreatment approaches for plasterboard, masonry, timber, soft furnishings, and silicone — when to treat, when to remove.
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Structural Drying & Moisture ControlDehumidifier sizing, airflow management, drying targets by substrate, and moisture content benchmarks.
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Post-Remediation Verification & ReportingPRV process, spore trap sampling, clearance criteria, and producing a compliant post-remediation report.
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Client Communication & Business PracticeQuoting, scoping, managing expectations, upselling prevention services, and building a remediation business.
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Case Studies & Practical ApplicationReal-world scenarios covering domestic, commercial, and social housing jobs — from first visit to signed-off completion.
Professional Downloads Included
Six ready-to-use professional resources included with your enrolment — use them on every job.
Exam & Certificate
Complete the course at your own pace, then sit the final exam when you are ready. Pass and your certificate is generated instantly — no waiting, no manual processing.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is designed for anyone who encounters mould and damp in a professional context and wants to handle it correctly, safely, and profitably.
- Cleaning contractors looking to add remediation to their service offering
- Property maintenance professionals and handymen
- Landlords and letting agents managing damp complaints
- Social housing and local authority property teams
- Restoration and flood damage contractors
- Anyone wanting a professional qualification in mould remediation
What This Course Is — and What It Is Not
This is a comprehensive written professional training course covering the knowledge, legislation, and procedures required to assess and remediate mould and damp to a professional standard in the UK. The content is detailed, UK-specific, and written to the level of a professional trade qualification.
Like every professional qualification — from infection control to surveying to trade certifications — a written course gives you the knowledge framework. The practical judgment and confidence that comes from working real jobs develops through on-site experience over time. No written course can replicate that, and this one makes no such claim.
What this course does give you is the structured professional knowledge that most people entering this sector never receive — the science behind mould growth, the legal obligations you must understand, the correct treatment procedures for every surface type, and the business knowledge to quote, report, and communicate professionally. That foundation matters from your very first job.
This course is not a quick fix. Mould remediation is a regulated, health-critical area of work. The knowledge in these modules is detailed and demands serious study. Students who approach it as a box-ticking exercise will not get the benefit — and will find the exam reflects that.
If you have any questions about whether this course is right for you before purchasing, please contact us and we will be happy to advise.
By enrolling in this course you confirm that you understand it is a written online training course. Our no-refund policy applies once course access has been granted. If you have any questions before enrolling, please contact us and we will be happy to help.
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