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Odor Control Technician (OCT)

Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification

Certification

The Odor Control Technician (OCT) certification covers olfaction and odor, odor sources, detection process, theory of odor control, equipment, chemical options, and applications.

Duration

Not specified

Credits

Not specified

Cost

Not specified

Format

Hybrid

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Address odors caused by biological sources such as decomposition, urine contamination, mold
  • Address odors caused by combustion sources such as fire and smoke damage
  • Address odors caused by chemical sources such as fuel oil spills or volatile organic chemicals
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners37-2011.00
  • Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners37-2012.00
Program Details

Detailed information about this program

Upon achieving the certification, you demonstrate how to address odors caused by biological sources such as decomposition, urine contamination, mold, combustion sources such as fire and smoke damage, and chemical sources such as fuel oil spills or volatile organic chemicals. There are no prerequisites for this certification. You must obtain this certification to earn: Master Textile Cleaner and Master Fire and Smoke Restorer. Live-stream and in-person certification available.

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

No requirements listed.

Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

No funding information available.

Scholarships

No scholarships listed.

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Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

Completion Rate

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Placement Rate

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Locations

Where this program is offered

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Programs related to this one

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