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C-NRPP Radon Measurement and Mitigation Course - Saskatoon

  • 10 Dec 2018
  • 8:00 AM
  • 15 Dec 2018
  • 4:00 PM
  • Saskatoon, SK
  • 9

Registration

  • If you have already taken the online mitigation course, but need to complete your field exercises, you can join for the day to walk through an onsite installation.
    This will occur on December 14, 2018.
  • This registration option is for those who only want to take the Radon Measurement portion of the course. This includes the access to the online course for a year, plus the C-NRPP exam fee.
  • This includes registration for the full week. Includes access to the online course material for 1 year and the C-NRPP exam fee.
  • This registration option is for those who only want to take the Radon Mitigation portion of the course (and have previously take the Radon Measurement course)
    This includes the access to the online course for a year, plus the C-NRPP exam fee.

Registration is closed

C-NRPP Certification Course:

Radon Measurement and Mitigation Professional

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Cost:

$2 500 (exam fee included)

Radon Measurement Course(only): $740.00

Radon Mitigation Course (only) : $1 950 (must have previously take the Radon Measurement Course)

Location: ATRIUM BUSINESS CENTRE BOARDROOM, Main Floor, The Atrium, 105 - 111 Innovation Place, Saskatoon, SK  S7N 3R2

Thursday and Friday (Dec 13,14) will include field experience which will be offsite, the location will be close to the classroom location and will be provided to you during the first day of the course.

Course Instructor: Colin Dumais

Colin is an engaging, dynamic trainer with a passion for radon and building science.  He approaches radon mitigation with a scientific process that provides a resource to course participants which allows them to translate the radon mitigation process to many different buildings and situations.  Many who have taken the course in the past have greatly appreciated the knowledge they have gained from the course content as well as from the interaction with other course participants as Colin engages each participant to share experience and knowledge. 

Course Focus:

Radon awareness is increasing, and with it is the need for properly trained professionals to help homeowners reduce their indoor radon levels.  This course is designed to prepare people to become Radon Mitigation Professionals certified through C-NRPP.  It is based on Health Canada's scientific approach to radon mitigation.  Course participants will be trained in techniques to interpret radon test results, understand radon entry, conduct diagnostic testing and design and/or installation of radon mitigation systems and determine the most effective way to manage radon concentrations within buildings.

All course participants will receive access to the CERTI online Radon Measurement and Radon Mitigation course for 1 year.  This information will be emailed once registration is confirmed.  


The objectives of the course include:

  • Understanding radon
  • understanding radon entry
  • Site survey in a residential dwelling
  • Communication Test with micromanometer
  • Design of piping and fan fitting
  • Understanding of the scientific process of radon mitigation design
  • Identify difficulties in installation
  • Hands on experience

This course is essential for: HVAC professionals, renovation professionals, Home Builders, Building Inspectors, Public Health Officials, Plumbers, Architects, Engineers, Building Designers, Environmental Consultants, Home Inspectors and more..

This course will prepare you for C-NRPP Certification.  You can find information on the steps and cost of certification here.

Registration deadline November 30, REGISTER EARLY... due to some of the hands one training we limit number of participants per course.


Course Schedule:

Measurement Section:

Monday, December 10 - 8 am Registration 
- In Class session 8:30am - 5pm

Tuesday, December 11  
- In Class session 8:30am - 5pm


Mitigation Section:

Wednesday, December 12
  • In Class session 8:30 - 5pm
  • Location: TBA

Thursday, December 13 - 8:30 - 5pm
  • 1/2 day Field Exercises in the afternoon
  • 1/2 day in classroom 
  • Location: TBA
  • Field Location: TBA (will be provided to course participants)
  • Measurement Exam - 7-9pm

Friday, December 14
  • Field Exercises 8:30 - 5pm
  • In Field Location: TBA (will be provided to course participants)
           
Saturday, December 15
  • Question and Answer Session 9 am-noon
  • Mitigation Exam 1-4pm 
  • Location: TBA


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