Odor Control Technician (OCT) Certification Course

The Odor Control Technician course covers olfaction and odor, odor sources, detection process, theory of odor control, equipment, chemical options and applications. The student will learn how to address odors caused from biological sources such as decomposition, urine contamination, and mold, combustion sources such as fire and smoke damage, and chemical sources such as fuel oil spills or volatile organic chemicals. (1 day course; 7 hours, not including exam time, lunch and breaks)

Topics to be Covered Include:

• Odor sources, detection process, and theory of odor control
• Chemical options and applications
• Sanitize, disinfect, enzyme, and sealants Vapor diffusion technology
• Antimicrobials, ‘pairing agents’, and deodorizers and how to use them

Biological Sources:

• Decomposition
• Urine Contamination
• Mold

Combustion Sources:

• Fuel
• Oil Spills
• Volatile Organic Chemicals

Chemical Sources:

• Efficient Wand Strokes
• Labor Saving Tricks
• Grooming

**The IICRC certification exam will be administered on day of class. The exam fee is separate from the course registration and is $80 per student payable directly to the IICRC. Persons who are retesting cost is $80.00.

• Please Note:  Failure to meet continuing education credit requirements will result in suspension of that particular status until the requirement is met and all current course requirements are met

Intended Audience:  Restoration & remediation companies, contractors, universities, large organizations, facility managers, water damage technicians, carpet cleaning companies, BOMA members, home & building inspectors, and anyone that deals with water damage.

Continuing Education:  The IICRC continuing education program seeks to encourage registrants to actively participate in their industry through conventions, workshops and specialized training with continuing education and by sharing knowledge with others in the industry.

INSPECTORS:  Due to rapid changes in fiber, yarn, dye, manufacturing, finishing and related technologies, IICRC-certified inspectors must attain two continuing education credits every two years.

CLEANING/RESTORATION TECHNICIANS:  IICRC-certified cleaning and restoration technicians face many changes in their field and require two credits every four years.

ADVANCED DESIGNATIONS:  Those registrants achieving the advanced designations of Master Textile Cleaner (MTC), Master Fire and Smoke Restorer (MSR) or Master Water Restorer (MWR) will be required to attain two credits every two years.

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