Applied Microbial Remediation Technician study plan

Map the mold remediation domain into its core sub-areas (assessment, containment, removal, cleaning, verification) and write a one-page outline of each sub-area in your own words.

Define and memorize the key moisture metrics (water activity, equilibrium moisture content, relative humidity, dew point, material porosity classes) and explain in writing how each drives a remediation decision.

List the categories and conditions of water damage (Category 1, 2, 3; Condition 1, 2, 3) and practice assigning them to five described scenarios.

Build a glossary of at least 30 mold-remediation terms with a one-sentence definition each, flagging any term you cannot define confidently.

Explain the purpose and limits of containment (source, local, full) and when negative pressure with HEPA filtration is required versus optional.

Describe the correct sequence for establishing containment, including critical barriers, decontamination chambers, and airflow verification with smoke or pressure monitoring.

Draft a containment setup checklist that a crew could follow step by step, including air pressure differential targets and verification steps.

Identify common containment failures (unsealed penetrations, compromised zippers, failed HEPA units) and state the corrective action for each.

Compare removal versus in-place cleaning criteria for porous and semi-porous materials, and justify decisions on drywall, wood framing, carpet, and HVAC components.

Sequence a full remediation project from assessment through clearance, writing the order of operations and the reason each step precedes the next.

Explain how HEPA vacuuming, damp wiping, and antimicrobial application fit into the cleaning workflow, including dwell times and surface compatibility concerns.

Practice writing a scope-of-work paragraph for a described 200-square-foot wall cavity with visible growth.

Explain the role of post-remediation verification, including visual inspection, moisture readings, and air or surface sampling, and state what each method can and cannot prove.

Distinguish clearance criteria from remediation success criteria and describe how to respond when clearance fails.

Review PPE selection for mold work (respirators, eye protection, skin coverage) and match PPE levels to task risk in five scenarios.

Complete a timed 40-question self-test on Domain 1 and log every missed item with the reason for the miss.

Map the sewage remediation domain into sub-areas (health hazards, categorization, PPE, extraction, disinfection, drying, verification) and outline each in your own words.

List the pathogens and exposure routes of concern in sewage (bacteria, viruses, parasites) and state the practical implication of each for worker protection and occupant safety.

Explain the Category 3 water definition and why contamination classification changes removal, disinfection, and salvage decisions.

Build a glossary of at least 25 sewage-remediation terms with one-sentence definitions and flag uncertain items.

Draft a full sewage cleanup workflow from arrival and isolation through extraction, removal of unsalvageable materials, cleaning, disinfection, and drying.

Specify which materials are typically unsalvageable after Category 3 exposure and justify each decision with a contamination or porosity argument.

Describe correct disinfection practice, including product selection, contact time, surface preparation, and the limits of disinfectants on porous materials.

Write a PPE and hygiene protocol for a sewage job, covering donning, doffing, hand hygiene, and disposal of contaminated PPE.

Explain drying science for sewage-affected structures, including psychrometrics, target drying conditions, and how to verify dryness with moisture content readings.

Describe documentation requirements for sewage jobs, including moisture maps, daily readings, photo logs, and waste disposal records.

Identify cross-contamination risks between sewage-affected and unaffected areas and specify controls for each risk.

Complete a timed 40-question self-test on Domain 2 and log every missed item with the reason for the miss.

Re-test every previously missed item from both domains until each is answered correctly with a stated rationale.

Build a one-page comparison of mold versus sewage remediation decision points (containment, PPE, salvage, disinfection, verification) and explain each difference aloud.

Complete two full-length timed mixed-domain practice exams and record scores, timing, and error patterns.

Write a final weak-area list of no more than ten items with a specific corrective action for each.