Corporate Training By Zack Academy - Online Anytime IICRC OCT - Continuing Education

This IICRC Odor Control Technician (OCT) - Continuing Education course will teach you how to effectively eliminate unwanted smells from your environment. You will learn various mitigation strategies and gain a comprehensive understanding of odor assessment.

This course will cover topics such as olfaction and odor, sources of odors, the detection process, and theories of odor control, as well as the equipment and chemical options available for applications. The student will discover how to deal with odors that come from combustion sources like fire and smoke damage, biological sources like mold, decomposition, and urine contamination, and chemical sources like fuel oil spills or volatile organic chemicals. This course qualifies for 4.0 IICRC CEU hours.

This interactive digital classroom revolutionizes learning for aspiring technicians by providing an engaging experience that promotes the development of critical thinking skills. Utilizing 360-degree cameras and 3D explorable modules to simulate various real-life scenarios, allowing students to actively participate in authentic job simulations. After completing their training, students receive ongoing support to help them navigate unique challenges in the field.

Who Should Take This Course? 

• Technicians who want to refresh their skills 

Topics to be Covered Include:

• Odor sources, detection process, and theory of odor control
• Chemical options and applications
• Sanitize, disinfect, enzyme, and sealants
• Vapor diffusion technology
• Antimicrobials, 'pairing agents', and deodorizers and how to use them

Biological Sources:

• Decomposition
• Urine Contamination
• Mold

Combustion Sources:

• Fuel Oil Spills
• Volatile Organic Chemicals 

Chemical Sources:

• Efficient Wand Strokes
• Labor Saving Tricks
• Grooming

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