This one day training course will delve into the critical aspects of maintaining a healthy living environment for residents all types of accommodation. This comprehensive course explores the pressing issues of mould, dampness, legalities, and regulations that are essential for professionals working in the housing sector. Through in-depth discussions and practical exercises, participants will gain a solid understanding of the challenges surrounding ventilation in housing and develop the necessary skills to ensure compliance with legal requirements and regulations. Join us on this educational journey as we equip you with the knowledge and tools to create safe and comfortable living spaces for all.

All attendees will receive a full course pack to refer to and will have the benefit of learning from a tutor with a wealth of experience in this area.

Course Content

Ventilation and air quality in Rented Accommodation‍

• The Social Housing and Private Rented Sector Landscape
• Through the lens of Air Quality and Ventilation
• The changing landscape of Asset Value, Asset Risk and ESG

Condensation, Damp, and Mould

• Causes
• An Introduction to Moisture Balance
• Making the home the focus ‍

‍Case Studies – cases that have gone through the courts setting a precedent

Regulations, policy, and codes of practice

• Regulations, RTB and other considerations
• A look at the UK, Damp, Mould and Fitness for habitation act
• What next for housing

Building a Strategy for better outcomes

• Diagnosis - How do we characterize the challenge or problem
• Guiding Policy - How do we build a policy
• Actions  -Building coherent actions to deliver on policy

Who Should Attend?

This course will be very relevant to Housing Managers and Officers, Property Maintenance Staff, Building Inspectors: Environmental Health Practitioners, Engineers, Architects and Building Designers, Contractors, Technicians to name just a few

Certification

On completion of this one-day training course, you will receive your Certificate of Attendance. Please note certificates are issued at the close of the training course to participants on completion of the course.

This course may qualify for CPD points. Please check directly with your association or awarding body to see how many points they will award.

Cost

An ‘Early Bird’ discounted rate of €495 is currently available. This training course normal rate is €595. Places are limited and are allocated on a first come first served basis. PLEASE NOTE THE EARLY BIRD RATE CLOSES 3 WEEKS PRIOR TO COURSE DATE. The course cost includes all course documentation and Certificate of Attendance.