Specialist Certificate in Indoor Environmental Management

Course details

The course will provide the knowledge and skills to manage and control the indoor environment holistically to achieve 'healthy' working and living conditions.

Course Structure 

The course comprises of four modules:

M1: The Epidemiology of Sick Buildings

• Sick Building Syndrome and Building Related Illnesses
• Policy and Regulations
• Liability for Sick Buildings

M2: Biological and Chemical Contamination and Control

• Biogenic and Organic/ Inorganic Contaminations
• Volatile Organic Compounds
• Cleaning Materials & Pesticides
• Toxicology of Building Materials
• Control Management Procedures

M3: Ergonomics and Space Planning

• Ergonomics and Work Environment
• Space Management
• Visual and Aural Environmental Management

M4: Thermal Environment and IAQ Management

• Comfort, Temperature & Humidity
• Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Parameters & Management
• Energy Management & IAQ Link
• Operation & Maintenance of Building Services
• Protocol for Evaluation of Sick Buildings and IAQ

Entry Requirements 

4.1 Applicants are expected to have the following qualification:

• Diploma in a related field from approved institutions with at least two years work experience in building operation and maintenance

4.2 Applicants with the following qualifications are required to complete a pre-requisite course in Building Technology and Services:

• ITE/CITI Certificate in a related field with at least five years work experience in building operation and maintenance
• 'A'/'O' Levels (Credits in English and Mathematics) with at least ten years work experience in building operation and maintenance