Grad.Dip RT

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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