The Level 3 Award in Damp, Mould and Condensation in Buildings equips you with an Ofqual-regulated Level 3 qualification. Building pathology is central to the course, helping you investigate moisture problems, understand their underlying causes and reach evidence-based conclusions.
The unique qualification has been developed by ABBE with input from our course leader, Professor John Edwards.
Choose the study format that fits your schedule. Both options cover the same course content and lead to the same qualification.
Attend two scheduled live online days in a virtual classroom, or complete approximately 15 hours of on-demand learning at your own pace.
The course concludes with a final exam covering the knowledge developed across all eight course units.
Building pathology provides the framework for understanding defects, tracing moisture to its source and distinguishing underlying causes from visible symptoms.
You will then explore retrofit, monitoring and analysis, professional guidance, reporting, design and specification before completing the final exam.
The course is organised into eight structured units, beginning with essential introductory materials and progressing through inspection, retrofit, analysis, reporting and specification before the final exam.
Complete the final exam after working through all eight course units.
The Level 3 Award in Damp, Mould and Condensation in Buildings is suitable for anyone who investigates moisture problems. This includes surveyors, retrofit assessors and those designing and implementing works to existing buildings.
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Professor John Edwards
MA, DipBldgCons, CEnv, FCIOB, FRICS, IHBC
Professor John Edwards, MA, DipBldgCons, CEnv, FCIOB, FRICS, IHBC will deliver our Level 3 damp and mould qualification. As a Chartered Building Surveyor, Chartered Environmentalist, Chartered Construction Manager, Building Pathologist and Professor of Practice, Professor Edwards will draw upon his education and training experience spanning over 30 years.
Professor Edwards is a practising independent surveyor in private practice and Director of Edwards Hart Consultants. He began defect investigation, including moisture analysis and monitoring in 1981. His experience in sustainable refurbishment and energy efficiency retrofit spans thousands of buildings.
Professor Edwards has led in the development of industry best practice, undertaking research and contributing to the development of standards and guidance. He serves on expert panels and BSI committees, helping to shape professional and technical standards within the built environment.
Certified to work on traditional and historic buildings, Professor Edwards is acknowledged as an expert by heritage bodies (certified/accredited by RICS, IHBC, CIOB).
Find out more about Professor John EdwardsLevel 3 is the advanced stage of a structured journey that begins with basic awareness and continues through one of two building-specific Level 2 routes.
Get 12 months free access. The ESC Hub is our online knowledge centre for damp, mould, condensation and building pathology. It gives you technical guidance, standards, references, legal and regulatory updates, investigation support and practical resources beyond what can be covered within the course.
This means learning can continue after formal study, helping you keep your knowledge current and apply it with greater confidence in real buildings.
We have 50% funding available for individuals who work or live in Wales for the ABBE Level 3 Damp, Mould and Condensation in Buildings course through our Skills for the Workplace project.
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