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

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.

Ideal for: Technicians, business owners and managers, contractors, and property managers.

Emergency Mitigation Technician Academy (EMTA)
5926 Goshen Springs Rd
Norcross, GA 30071

Each student is required to have their own computer with a web cam and audio connection. Students are expected to be on camera and fully engaged in class each day.

Zoom/Class Login information will be sent via email approximately 48 hours before class begins.

Rudy Alford

Rudy has taught thousands of students while traveling coast to coast in the USA and internationally in Australia. He is an IICRC certified double master and also served on IICRC Technical Advisory Committees (TAC) for the contents packing and moving certification course. Rudy currently teaches WRT, FSRT, OCT and CPT classes.

To earn certification, students must pass the certification exam, which is available for an additional fee paid directly to the IICRC. Students must visit www.iicrc.org to register online and submit the exam fee prior to or on the first day of class. Please contact the IICRC with any questions regarding this process