Join IAQC and become a Certified Member with all the benefits.

Membership in a national organization such as IAQC will help to set you apart for the others. Your customers will demand quality work while banks, lenders, organizations, and even individual state requirements warrant membership and certain classifications  to perform in this field.

The IAQC membership and certification program offers certifications and classifications required to perform in any state. Membership status requires that each member will uphold and perform to the strict standards of the IAQC, while the certification program offer the specialized training and knowledge for every segment of the IAQC standards of practice, procedures, and protocol for mold remediation. 

The IAQC certification program is the only of of its kind, offering multiple training courses and certifications in one place. Call 1-866-565-5644 or e-mail us at ckester@in-doorairquality.com for more information.

FAQ:

Q  Why become an IAQC Certified member?
A  Because, IAQC members are recognized as the industry professionals in the mold inspection, testing, and remediation field. To date, we know of no other government, state, or local entity with this extensive standardized of protocol for mold inspections, testing, and remediation. The mold remediation industry, until now has been unregulated and without standardized protocols describing every step from the initial inspection to clearance testing. The IAQC protocol is the new national standard for mold remediation recognized by environmental professionals around the world.    

Q  What certifications are available through IAQC?
A  There are currently 11 different nationally recognized certifications available to qualified applicants and 5 group classifications to obtain a master level certification.

Q  What is required to become a certified member?  
A  Membership does not require a course, only the promise that you will adhere to the IAQC standards and protocols. Each certification Applicant must attend an on-site class or complete a computer course and pass a test for each certification.

Q  What is required for each desired certification?   
A  Applicant must attend an on-site class or complete a computer course and pass a test for each certification.

Certifications Available: 

• CM -   Certified Member

• CMT - Certified Mold Tester

• CMI -  Certified Mold Inspector 

• CEA -  Certified Environmental Assessor   

• CRT -  Certified Remediation Technician

• CPAS- Certified Product Application Specialist

• CPD -  Certified Project Designer

• CPM -  Certified Project Manager

• CMR -  Certified Mold Remediator

• CCS -  Certified Containment specialist

• CFS -  Certified Forensic Specialist (Master Level Only)

Q  What is required to advance through the levels and obtain a "Master Level Certification"?  
A  To advance in class levels you must obtain the required certifications in order.                  

• Member Level - Minimum certification = 1 CM

• Class Level 1 - Minimum certifications = 2 (CM +1) CMI, CRT

• Class Level 2 - Minimum certifications = 4 (CM, CMI + 2) CRT, CPAS, CMT

• Class Level 3 - Minimum certifications = 6 (CM, + CMI + 4) CRT, CPAS, CMT, CMR, CCS   

• Class Level 4 - Minimum certifications = 9 (CM, CMT, + CMI + CMR + CCS +4) CRT, CPAS, CEA, CPM, CPD

• Master Level - Minimum Requirements =  11 (CFS + All available certifications)

Q  What material is available to study for these tests?
A  A study guide is provided at the start of each course or an on-line study guide is downloaded for computer courses.

Q  As the owner of the remediation crew, do all of my technicians need to be certified?      
A  Yes, but only certified to their classification. Most of your crew may only require certification as a "Remediation Technician or Product Application Specialist"  and complete the courses pertaining to these classification. While the crew chief or foreman may require additional certifications in Containment, Project Management, Product Application, etc...

Q  Do all of my employees need to join to become members?  
A  No, individual membership is not required. Your employees can become members under your company group enrollment plan and only apply for the certifications they require.

Q  How long is a certification good for?      
A  While Membership renewal is required yearly, all certifications are good for two years from the issue date and will only require an on-line refresher course for renewal. Refresher courses are designed to keep you informed of new techniques, products, and industry trends. These refresher courses are also an accumulation of problems and solutions sent in by out network of certified members to ensure IAQC members remain on the cutting edge of technology.