Diploma in Indoor Environments, Moulds and Health
Professional grounding in building moisture, indoor fungal ecology, health effects, investigation methods and remediation planning.
An overview of what you will study and build.
The Diploma in Indoor Environments, Moulds and Health provides professional grounding for anyone investigating damp and mould in buildings. Students begin with building science and moisture behaviour, then study indoor fungal ecology and the health effects of damp and mouldy environments. Practical modules cover inspection methods, air and surface sampling and laboratory analysis and interpretation. The programme closes with remediation planning and the often-overlooked skill of communicating clearly with occupants, landlords and other stakeholders.
Damp and mould in homes, schools and workplaces are a growing concern for regulators and the public, and investigations need to be technically sound, proportionate and well explained. This diploma suits building, housing and environmental health professionals who want a structured specialism. Tutors are practising surveyors, environmental health specialists and laboratory analysts. For the final project, students complete a full investigation case for a real or case-study building, from moisture assessment and sampling through interpretation to a remediation plan and occupant communication.
8 modules, one growing line of knowledge.
Hover or tap a module to follow the path from the first session to the final project. Open a module to see the topics it covers.
- Heat, air and moisture movement
- Building materials and moisture
- Ventilation and condensation
- Indoor fungal succession
- Common genera and indicators
- Hidden mould in building cavities
- Respiratory health evidence
- Vulnerable occupants
- Communicating health risks carefully
- Visual surveys and moisture meters
- Thermal imaging
- Investigation planning
- Air sampling methods
- Surface and bulk sampling
- Sampling strategy and controls
- Culture and microscopy
- Molecular and spore trap analysis
- Interpreting results
- Scope and containment
- Removal and cleaning methods
- Post-remediation verification
- Writing for non-specialists
- Managing disputes and expectations
- Working with landlords and authorities
Diploma in Indoor Environments, Moulds and Health
By the end you will be able to:
- Diagnose moisture sources using building science principles.
- Relate indoor fungal ecology to building conditions.
- Plan and carry out inspections with appropriate sampling strategies.
- Interpret laboratory results in the context of the building investigation.
- Prepare remediation plans and communicate findings to stakeholders.
Where this programme sits in the school.
Where this programme can take you.
Roles and uses that build on what you learn here. Outcomes depend on your experience and local market.
- Damp and mould surveyor
- Environmental health practitioner in housing standards
- Indoor environmental quality consultant
- Remediation project manager
- Housing asset and compliance officer
- Laboratory analyst in indoor air quality
Requirements, assessment and certificate.
Admission requirements
Some experience in buildings, housing or environmental health is expected; an introductory course on indoor moulds is helpful.
How you are assessed
Progress is assessed through participation in live sessions, practical exercises in each module and a final project reviewed by the professor.
Final project
A complete damp and mould investigation case, from moisture assessment to remediation plan and occupant communication.
Certificate
Diploma Certificate
On completing the programme and its project, Fungaris issues a Diploma Certificate. Accreditations are assessed according to the training completed and the local regulations of each country.
How the programme grows, phase by phase.
- Building science and moisture
- Indoor fungal ecology
- Health effects of damp and mould
- Inspection methods
- Air and surface sampling
- Laboratory analysis and interpretation
- Remediation planning
- Communication with occupants and stakeholders
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Questions about this programme
Do I need experience to study Diploma in Indoor Environments, Moulds and Health?
Some experience in buildings, housing or environmental health is expected; an introductory course on indoor moulds is helpful.
How is Diploma in Indoor Environments, Moulds and Health taught?
Live online, in 8 modules with a working professional, a small group and a final project.
How am I assessed?
Progress is assessed through participation in live sessions, practical exercises in each module and a final project reviewed by the professor.
What is the final project?
A complete damp and mould investigation case, from moisture assessment to remediation plan and occupant communication.
What certificate do I get?
On completing the programme and its project, Fungaris issues a Diploma Certificate. Accreditations are assessed according to the training completed and the local regulations of each country.
What can I study after Diploma in Indoor Environments, Moulds and Health?
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