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Introduction to dry rot

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The training

Overview

This course offers a brief introduction to dry rot, sometimes called building cancer. It is intended for building professionals, inspectors, real estate brokers and individuals who want to better understand this fungus and the investigation, remediation and prevention processes.

Training duration
1 h · self-paced learning
1.5 h · RBQ version
Number of modules
8 modules
Certification summary
An attestation of successful completion is included in the program.

The program

Course outline

  1. Module 1

    Origins and history

  2. Module 2

    Diversity and definition of dry rot fungi

  3. Module 3

    Organisms to know

  4. Module 4

    Laboratory analyses

  5. Module 5

    Dry rot and health

  6. Module 6

    Observation and investigation visit

  7. Module 7

    Remediation work

  8. Module 8

    Prevention

Course outline and description from the public program on Podia ↗.

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Self-paced learning

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