The Certified Indoor Air Quality Professional (CIAQP ) Program

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1 The Certified Indoor Air Quality Professional (CIAQP ) Program Date: Venue: November 2007 (Tentative) IVE(Morrison Hill), Oi Kwan Road, Wanchai (Tentative) Course Code: CIAQP 01/07/HK THE MARK of AN IAQ PROFESSIONAL AEE's Certified Indoor Air Quality Professional (CIAQP) program is designed to provide recognition for indoor air quality professionals who have demonstrated a high level of competence in their field, and an in-depth knowledge of the principles and practices of indoor air quality assessment, design, management, and problem mitigation. Individuals earning the right to put "CIAQP" behind their names have distinguished themselves as leaders in their profession, exhibiting excellence in the areas of specialized knowledge, experience, proficiency and ethical fitness. COMPREHENSIVE 2 1 / 2 - DAY TRAINING PROGRAM FOR IAQ PROFESSIONALS (prep: CIAQP Certification) This is the first ever course (same as the course held in USA) with the USA instructor traveled from the headquarters to Hong Kong. This course is specially designed for Hong Kong to incorporate contents of the Guide and the Guidance Notes for the Management of Indoor Air Quality Certification Scheme in Offices and Public Places. The 12 parameters will be taught with reference to the submission to EPD certification. CIAQP certificates will be issued directly from Association of Energy Engineers (USA Headquarters) after passing the exam with eligibility conditions of experience and qualifications. To obtain further information on the CIAQP program, please visit the web site Course & Exam Fee: HK$9,900 (members of organizers and supporters) HK$11,000 (others) ABOUT THE COURSE This course provides a foundation of core knowledge and skills in the area of indoor air quality for professionals who design, construct, operate, or maintain buildings. No matter what your principal area of involvement in the management of indoor air quality, this program will furnish you with a wealth of information and techniques to help you do your job more effectively. Presented by two leading exper4ts in the field, the instructional program has been designed to provide you with a basic understanding of all the fundamental components of effective indoor air quality management. This course is designed to serve as a preparatory vehicle for those preparing to sit for the Certified Indoor Air Quality Professional (CIAQP) exam. P. 1/5

2 INSTRUCTOR RAYMOND PATENAUDE, P.E., C.I.A.Q.P., is President of The Holmes Agency, Inc., specializing in building science as it relates to moisture intrusion into buildings, microbial contamination of building environments and indoor air quality of habitable spaces. He currently serves as chairman of the CIAQP board, vice chairman of ASHRAE's Environmental Health Committee, and member of ASHRAE's Technical Committee for Moisture Management in Buildings, and of ASHRAE Standard 62.2, Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air Quality in Low-Rise Residential Buildings. COURSE OUTLINE FUNDAMENTALS OF IAQ IN BUILDINGS Overview of indoor air quality (IAQ) Why is IAQ important to building managers? HONG KONG GUIDELINES ON INDOOR AIR QUALITY CERTIFICATION SCHEME HONG KONG GUIDANCE NOTES FOR MAMANGEMENT OF INDOOR AIR QUALITY DIAGNOSING AND SOLVING PROBLEMS Walkthrough, visual inspection Moisture profiling, sources of microbial problems Checklists and field notes BUILDING INVESTIGATIONS Architectural Mechanical Building maintenance SAMPLING-RATIONALE FOR SAMPLING FUNGAL AND BACTERIAL: RELIABILITY AND PROPER PROTOCOL Bulk and tape lift sampling Swab sampling pros and cons Non-viable sampling Viable sampling Settled plate pros and cons Other methods of sampling for various contaminants INTERPRETING LABORATORY SAMPLES AND OTHER FIELD DATA Particle, spore behavior characteristics Outside influences that can alter reliable results Fungal organisms Bacterial, yeast organisms Other indicators of adverse conditions Lab numbers: indications of adverse conditions WRITING THE REPORT Introduction: importance of conveying results based on all aspects and data found Use of boilerplate-type reports: pros and cons Screening survey report Full comprehensive investigation report Post-remediation verification report Other types of inspection reports P. 2/5

3 COURSE OUTLINE (Cont d) STANDARDS OF CARE Status of legislation, ASHRAE standards, EPA guidelines BIOLOGICAL AND CHEMICAL ATTACK PROTECTION Biological and chemical delivery system basics (NIOSH Guidelines) EVENT RESPONSE PROCEDURES Communication plan and recovery plan Terrorism risk management procedures RISK MANAGEMENT PROCESS Insurance types and exclusions Financial risk management process CIAQP EXAM PREPARATION REVIEW Examination Requirement All CIAQP candidates must satisfactorily complete a four-hour written open-book exam, proctored by an approved exam administrator. The following 10 sections will be examined. 1. FUNDAMENTALS OF IAQ IN BUILDINGS 2. DIAGNOSING AND SOLVING PROBLEMS 3. BUILDING INVESTIGATIONS 4. SAMPLING-RATIONALE FOR SAMPLING FUNGAL AND BACTERIAL: RELIABILITY AND PROPER PROTOCOL 5. INTERPRETING LABORATORY SAMPLES AND OTHER FIELD DATA 6. WRITING THE REPORT 7. STANDARDS OF CARE 8. RISK MANAGEMENT PROCESS 9. EVENT RESPONSE PROCEDURES 10. BIOLOGICAL AND CHEMICAL ATTACK PROTECTION P. 3/5

4 Eligibility The prerequisites to qualify for the certification process have been designed to take into account the possible diversity of education and practical experience an individual may have. However each CIAQP candidate must meet one of the following criteria: The current status of registered professional engineer, certified energy manager, certified industrial hygienist, or registered architect, with at least three years' experience in indoor air quality and two additional CEUs of board-approved training. A four-year degree or higher in engineering, science, architecture, business or related field, with at least three years' experience in indoor air quality and two additional CEUs of board-approved training. A two-year technical degree or four-year degree in an unrelated field, with eight years' experience in indoor air quality and three additional CEUs of board-approved training. Ten years of board-approved experience in indoor air quality and four additional CEUs of board-approved training. Application forms will be distributed the students after the course/exam for the CIAQP certification. Organizers: Association of Energy Engineers, USA Building Services Operation and Maintenance Executives Society Supporters: American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-conditioning Engineers, Hong Kong Chapter Asian Institute of Intelligent Buildings Association of Energy Engineers, Hong Kong Chapter Chartered Institute of Housing Asian Pacific Branch Energy Institute, Hong Kong Branch Hong Kong Association of Energy Engineers Hong Kong Building Commissioning Centre Hong Kong Institution of Engineers Building Services Division International Facility Management Association, Hong Kong Chapter The Hong Kong Institute of Housing P. 4/5

5 < REPLY SLIP > The Certified Indoor Air Quality (CIAQP) Program for Professional Certification Course Code: CIAQP 01/07/HK To register, please complete the reply slip by fax to Mr. K M So at and mail with your crossed cheque payable to: Building Services Operation and Maintenance Executives Society Hong Kong Ltd. PO Box 95872, Tsim Sha Tsui Post Office, Hong Kong For enquiry, please contact: Dr. Leonard Chow, AEE Course Certification Administrator (Hong Kong) Tel: Fax: leonardchow@ispl.com.hk Deadline: 31 October 2007 Course + Exam + Certification Fee: HK$9,900 (members of organizers and supporters) HK$11,000 (others) Name: (Dr/Ir/Mr/Ms/Miss) Organization: _ Address: Institution: Membership No.: Address: Fax No.: Contact Phone: (Office) (Mobile) Cheque no.: Amount (HK$): Conditions 1. All candidates should firstly fax the form for registration and issue cheque for final seat confirmation. 2. Every effort will keep the course date unchanged. However, all candidates will be informed well in advance should there be any change of course date due to venue booking and other reasons. 3. The course contents may subject to change according to the decision of the instructors. 4. The organizer reserves the right to cancel the course should there be insufficient candidates or other reasons. Course fee will then be returned 100%. P. 5/5