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Who is it For?
Housing Teams
Customer Service Teams
Retrofit Professionals
Built Environment Professionals
Domestics Energy Assessors (DEAs)
You can take the course :
In person​
Live online
Duration of course
7 Hours
What you get
Level 2 NOCN Accredited Award
What you’ll learn
The course is structured around three core learning areas, covering identification, impact and response.
Understanding different types of damp
Learn about the causes of damp problems in domestic dwellings and how to identify the different types of damp issues found in residential properties.
Condensation mould: causes, effects and remedies
Understand what condensation mould is, what causes it, the effects it can have in domestic dwellings, and the main approaches to remedying condensation mould problems and existing mould growth.
Impact on people, homes and communities
Explore the wider impact of damp and mould, including social and economic effects, risks to mental and physical health, revised legislation, and strategies for dealing with damp, condensation and mould in social housing and privately rented homes.
Course structure
Session 1
Understand the different types of damp in domestic dwellings
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Causes of damp problems in domestic dwellings
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How to identify the various types of damp problems
Session 2
Know the causes and effects of condensation mould problems in domestic dwellings
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What is meant by condensation mould
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Causes and effects of condensation mould problems
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How to remedy condensation mould problems
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Treatments available for existing mould growth
Session 3
Understand the impact of damp and mould problems on individuals and communities
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Revised legislation and regulatory measures relating to damp and condensation in social housing
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UK housing tenures at risk from damp and mould
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Social impact on individuals and community wellbeing
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Effects on mental and physical health
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Cost and economic impact
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Strategies for dealing with damp, condensation and mould growth in housing settings
Why damp and mould competence matters
Damp and mould issues affect resident health, housing quality, compliance obligations and property condition. With increased regulatory focus and rising expectations across the housing sector, consistent assessment and reporting are more important than ever.
Resident health and wellbeing
Housing quality
Compliance obligations
Property condition
Why learn with Quidos Protect
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Practical, inspection-focused learning
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Designed for housing and property professionals
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Built around real compliance and reporting needs
Quidos Protect’s damp and mould offer combines training, consultancy, certification and practical tools to help organisations improve consistency and respond with more confidence. The wider programme is built around strengthening capability, improving reporting standards and supporting better decision-making in the housing sector.
