Maryland Wood Destroying Insect-Organism Inspector Credentialing Program This intensive training program is now a home study course followed by classroom review and exam. You will receive the course manual shortly after you register. The manual is comprised of 11 chapters of detailed information about wdi's, wdo's, wdi inspections, and the laws governing wdi inspections in Maryland. As you complete each chapter there are several review questions that may be answered open book style to prepare you for the final day of instruction and the final exam. It is strongly recommended that you complete the review questions at the end of each chapter in preparation for the final exam. The final exam IS NOT open book style. On Sept. 29,2010 Dr. George Rambo will teach the course. On Sept. 30, 2010 instruction from the Maryland Department of Agriculture, an attorney or legal representative on legal issues surrounding WDI inspections, and other lessons on WDI-Os will take place. The final exam will be given after lunch on the second day at Snyder's Willow Grove Restaurant, Linthicum, MD. Upon receiving a grade of 70% or above on the final exam you will have the distinct honor of joining this elite group of "WDI-O Credentialed Inspectors". *You should plan on several weeks of home study before attending the classes and taking the final exam. Date: Sept. 29 & 30, 2010 Cost: Members MPCA or NPMA $150 per attendee Non-Members $250.00 per attendee |
Maryland Wood Destroying Insect-Organism Inspector Credentialing Program This intensive training program is now a home study course followed by classroom review and exam. You will receive the course manual shortly after you register. The manual is comprised of 11 chapters of detailed information about wdi's, wdo's, wdi inspections, and the laws governing wdi inspections in Maryland. As you complete each chapter there are several review questions that may be answered open book style to prepare you for the final day of instruction and the final exam. It is strongly recommended that you complete the review questions at the end of each chapter in preparation for the final exam. The final exam IS NOT open book style. On Sept. 29,2010 Dr. George Rambo will teach the course. On Sept. 30, 2010 instruction from the Maryland Department of Agriculture, an attorney or legal representative on legal issues surrounding WDI inspections, and other lessons on WDI-Os will take place. The final exam will be given after lunch on the second day at Snyder's Willow Grove Restaurant, Linthicum, MD. Upon receiving a grade of 70% or above on the final exam you will have the distinct honor of joining this elite group of "WDI-O Credentialed Inspectors". *You should plan on several weeks of home study before attending the classes and taking the final exam. Date: Sept. 29 & 30, 2010 Cost: Members MPCA or NPMA $150 per attendee Non-Members $250.00 per attendee |
This course will: Establish general protocols for performing WDI inspections. Provide definitions for the inspection process. Provide instruction on how to meet state requirements-MDA regulations for WDI inspections. Each attendee will gain: Knowledge in wood destroying organism identification. Confidence in professional performance. Recognition from others that you are the WDI-O expert. Personal pride in acquiring the "Credentialed WDI-O Inspector" designation. Who should take the course? All MDA certified or registered personnel that perform, or intend to perform inspections for wood destroying organisms in Maryland. Who will teach the course? Dr. George Rambo, PhD with help from the Maryland Department of Agriculture, a Real Estate Attorney, and an Insurance Industry Representative. |
Why take the WDI-O Credentialing course? The MPCA Wood Destroying Insect-Organism Inspector Credentialing Program is designed to train you to be the "professional". You'll receive extensive training in wood destroying insects and wood damaging fungi. You'll have the answers if you are ever questioned about a report that you have completed for a real estate transaction. Your concerns about being sued over a WDI inspection will lessen or go away. The Maryland Department of agriculture will appreciate that you have completed the course. Their #1 consumer complaint comes from WDI inspections. Your name and company name will be placed in front of realtors, explaining that you are the expert Realtors should contact for professional WDI inspections. |
