Foundation Certificate in Subsurface Moisture Control
This course provides essential training for apprentices starting in the damp proofing industry. It covers basic terminology, site safety, and the identification of common moisture issues to ensure foundational competence.
£150
Certified Damp Proofing Apprentice
- Pass mark 70%
- Certificate on completion
- Verifiable public certificate ID
- English · available globally
Foundation Certificate in Subsurface Moisture Control: the short answers
- What is Foundation Certificate in Subsurface Moisture Control?
- This course provides essential training for apprentices starting in the damp proofing industry. It covers basic terminology, site safety, and the identification of common moisture issues to ensure foundational competence.
- Who is Foundation Certificate in Subsurface Moisture Control for?
- It is pitched at Foundation level for General Apprentices working in damp proof, and is studied online from any country.
- How long does Foundation Certificate in Subsurface Moisture Control take?
- Around 12 hours of study, plus the assessed assignments and one applied project.
- How is the certification assessed?
- Every assignment and the final project are assessed automatically against the published criteria. The pass mark is 70%, and an item that does not pass can be resubmitted.
- What do I receive when I pass?
- Certified Damp Proofing Apprentice, issued as a certificate with a unique ID that employers can check in the public certificate register.
- How much does it cost?
- £150 once, with no subscription.
What you will be able to do
- Identify basic types of dampness in residential buildings
- Understand essential safety protocols for site work
- Recognize standard tools used in moisture mitigation
- Interpret basic damp proofing installation diagrams
Written by Dr. Sarah Jenkins, Lead Trainer. Every submission is assessed automatically against the published criteria for Certified Damp Proofing Apprentice, and the certificate is issued the moment the assessment is complete.
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