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For all our expertise, we can offer you various training courses. Whether in the energy, environment, soil and materials and hygiene, health and safety sectors, we offer custom training.
Nvira is a company accredited by the Ministère de l’Emploi et de la Solidarité Sociale under approval number 0051942. You therefore have the opportunity to apply to the government for subsidized training.
Here are examples of training available through our Building sciences business line.
Air quality management
Air quality management
FOR MAINTENANCE STAFF AND MANAGERS
FOR MAINTENANCE STAFF AND MANAGERS
In this half-day training, participants get to know:
- The primary chemical, physical and microbiological contaminants that affect air quality
- The impact of HVAC system maintenance on indoor air contamination
- Applicable standards and recommendations for the well-being of building occupants
- The air quality management plan, including requirements for the BOMA BEST certification program
Next training cohorts: on demand
Cost of this training: $495
Building operation
Building operation COVID 19 prevention
FOR MANAGERS AND BUILDING MAINTENANCE SUPERVISORS – RUNNING A BUSINESS DURING A VIRAL PANDEMIC (COVID-19)
FOR MANAGERS AND BUILDING MAINTENANCE SUPERVISORS – RUNNING A BUSINESS DURING A VIRAL PANDEMIC (COVID-19)
In this three-hour training, participants learn about:
- Viruses and methods of transmission (focus on COVID-19)
- The risks of spreading the virus by air or through ventilation systems
- Practices to prevent the spread of COVID-19
- Best practices for reopening a building after lockdown
- Steps to minimize spread in the event of an outbreak
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Next training cohorts: on demand
Cost of this training: $495
Mould and fungi
Mould and fungi
TO IMPROVE YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF MOULD AND OTHER MICRO-ORGANISMS THAT CAN AFFECT MATERIALS AND AIR QUALITY OF A BUILDING
TO IMPROVE YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF MOULD AND OTHER MICRO-ORGANISMS THAT CAN AFFECT MATERIALS AND AIR QUALITY OF A BUILDING
In this half-day training, participants familiarize themselves with fungal contamination problems in buildings.
- Introduction to micro-organisms
- Effects on health and conditions for growth
- Respiratory protection and other protective equipment
- Mould and fungi in a building: primary causes, sensitive materials, case studies
- Prevention of mould and fungi problems in buildings
- Introduction to decontamination protocols
Next training cohorts: on demand
Cost of this training: $495
Fungal decontamination
Fungal decontamination
BASIC PRINCIPLES AND RECOGNIZED FUNGAL DECONTAMINATION PROTOCOLS (CCA82, BNQ, NEW YORK)
BASIC PRINCIPLES AND RECOGNIZED FUNGAL DECONTAMINATION PROTOCOLS (CCA82, BNQ, NEW YORK)
In this half-day training focused on theory, participants will familiarize themselves with different fungal decontamination protocols so that they can effectively eradicate mould and fungi.
- Summary of important characteristics of mould and fungi
- Respiratory protection and other protective equipment
- Decontamination protocols and guidelines
- Procedures to follow based on the type of material and the degree of contamination
- Final cleaning and compliance check
Next training cohorts: on demand
Cost of this training: $495
Primary indoor air contaminants
Primary indoor air contaminants
FOR BUILDING MANAGERS, LANDLORDS OR TENANTS WHO CARE ABOUT BUILDING OCCUPANTS AND ENSURING GOOD AIR QUALITY
FOR BUILDING MANAGERS, LANDLORDS OR TENANTS WHO CARE ABOUT BUILDING OCCUPANTS AND ENSURING GOOD AIR QUALITY
In this half-day training, participants get to know:
- Basic air quality concepts, as well as standards and regulations in force
- The primary chemical, physical and microbiological factors that can affect indoor air quality
- The main sources of contamination and how to prevent them
- The applicable standards and recommendations for the well-being of building occupants
Next training cohorts: on demand
Cost of this training: $495
Dry rot fungus
Dry rot fungus (Serpula Lacrymans)
FOR LANDLORDS, MANAGERS OR DECONTAMINATION PROFESSIONALS WHO WANT TO LEARN ABOUT AND ERADICATE DRY ROT FUNGUS (BUILDING CANCER)
FOR LANDLORDS, MANAGERS OR DECONTAMINATION PROFESSIONALS WHO WANT TO LEARN ABOUT AND ERADICATE DRY ROT FUNGUS (BUILDING CANCER)
In this two-hour training, participants learn more about the specifics of dry rot fungus (Serpula Lacrymans):
- Description of fungi and specifics of dry rot fungus
- Sampling and lab identification methods
- Government subsidy for eradicating dry rot fungus
- Specific decontamination protocols
Next training cohorts: on demand
Cost of this training: $495
Safely handling asbestos I and II
Safely handling asbestos I
FOR WORKERS (TO OBTAIN AN ATTESTATION IN ORDER TO ACCESS AN ASBESTOS REMOVAL WORKSITE) OR FOR ANYONE WHO HAS TO WORK WITH ASBESTOS
FOR WORKERS (TO OBTAIN AN ATTESTATION IN ORDER TO ACCESS AN ASBESTOS REMOVAL WORKSITE) OR FOR ANYONE WHO HAS TO WORK WITH ASBESTOS
This half-day training is required by the Safety Code for the construction industry (s. 3.23.7) and covers:
- The employer’s general obligations
- The effects of asbestos on health
- The standards applicable and the sampling required
- Workers’ rights and obligations
- Protective devices and equipment, based on the risk level
- The equipment and tools to be used, based on the tasks
- Safe working methods and procedures
- Prevention and verification methods
Next training cohorts: on demand
Cost of this training: $375
Safely handling asbestos II
FOR ANYONE INVOLVED IN HANDLING, SUPERVISING OR CARRYING OUT WORK WITH MATERIAL CONTAINING ASBESTOS
FOR ANYONE INVOLVED IN HANDLING, SUPERVISING OR CARRYING OUT WORK WITH MATERIAL CONTAINING ASBESTOS
This 8‑hour training is an advanced version of the training required by the Safety Code for the construction industry (s. 3.23.7) and covers the following concepts:
- Asbestos: description, effects on health, regulations, exposure standards
- The employer’s and workers’ obligations
- Safe handling: sampling, ZPSOs (areas with similar materials), characterization, register
- Asbestos removal work protocols: preventive measures, respiratory protection, risk levels, tests during and after work
Next training cohorts: on demand
Cost of this training: $495
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
FOR ANY WORKER WHO HAS TO WEAR PERSONAL PROTECTION IN THE COURSE OF WORK
FOR ANY WORKER WHO HAS TO WEAR PERSONAL PROTECTION IN THE COURSE OF WORK
In this 3‑hour training, participants will learn:
- The basic principles of personal protective equipment
- The regulations and responsibilities for employers and employees
- The different types of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- The respiratory protection options for the different kinds of contaminants
- How to do fit tests
- The specific protections for viral pandemics (COVID-19)
Next training cohorts: on demand
Cost of this training: $495
Certifications
