Graduate Diploma in Remedial Treatments Qualification Grad. Dip RT NVQ Level 4
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The qualification of Grad. Dip RT is obtained by part time and distance leaning at University duration 2-4 Years.
The syllabus outlines the knowledge candidates are expected to obtain for Graduate Diploma in Remedial Treatment qualification NVQ Level 4.
Equivalent to HNC/HND. The designatory letters Grad. Dip RT Can be used after the Surveyors name on letterheads and business cards.
This includes the following modules:
Module 1 - Legal, Health & Safety elements for the Investigation, acute diagnosis and Control of Timber & Dampness in Buildings
- Legal Requirements
- Professional Assessments
- Industry Product Safety
- Safe Practices
- Professional Indemnity Insurance
- Party Wall Considerations
- Basement Excavations
- Structural Modifications
- Underpinning and Potential Risks
- Checking Engineers Appointments
- The Party Wall Act
Module 2 - Professional and Analytical Diagnoses and Control of Dampness in Buildings
- Detailed Building Construction
- Diagnosis of rising
- Lateral Dampness
- Surveying methodology
- Report content
- Methods of Control
- Product Safety
- Safe Use
- Ancillary Procedures
- Alternative Methods
- Full and Detailed Technical Survey
Module 3 - The Identification and subsequent Treatment of Infested and Decayed Timber
- Building Construction
- Structure of Wood
- Surveying methodology
- Report content
- Wood Boring Insects
- Types Fungi
- Timber Preservatives
- Applications & Product Safety
Module 4 - The Survey and Professional Surveyors Analytical Techniques
- On site Calcium Carbide
- Testing equipment
- Endoscope
- Fibre Optic Capability
- Hygrometer
- Associated probes
- Electronic measuring devices
- Offsite chemical analysis
- Spectrometer salt determinations
- Thermal imaging camera.
- Sophisticated moisture meter
Module 5 - The Science of Vertical Transmission of Water Molecules
- Chemistry and Water Transmission
- Physics of Building materials
- Science of Damp prevention
- Sub Floor Calculations
- Water Vapour Science
- Permeability of Building Materials
- Moisture diffusion Calculations
- Surveying moisture Diffusion
Module 6 - Ventilation Science of Mould Initiation
- Science of Relative Humidity
- Mould Growth
- Mould Control
- Repeated Cell Division
- Mycelium
- Positive Input Ventilation
- Aerobic Moulds
- Hydrogen Ion Concentration
- Oxygen Concentration and Mould
- Mould Eradication
- Mould and Health
The full syllabus can be obtained by emailing info@dampproofingassociation.co.uk putting Grad Dip. RT in the subject box.
The course lasts 2 or 4 years part time and costs £1,200.00 + VAT a year.
In exceptional; circumstances members with over 10 years provable Surveying experience can be awarded the status of
Grad Dip. RT.
Members can apply attaching their CV to info@dampproofingassociation.co.uk putting Grad Dip. RT in the subject box.
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