Show your employer and clients that you have the knowledge and skills to safely work and protect the occupants in health care facilities and other buildings where there could be exposure to potentially harmful pathogens.
Throughout its 100-year history, the goal of ASSE International has been to safeguard public health and safety through the use of proper plumbing, piping, and mechanical practices. As more and more facilities, particularly healthcare facilities, begin requiring training and certification in infection control, ASSE 12010, 12020, 12060, and 12080 certifications prove to be valuable credentials. These unique training programs educate and train pipe trades craftspeople, employers, building water management teams, and other construction and maintenance personnel on how to more safely work in environments with potential exposure to disease-causing pathogens.
ASSE 12010 and 12020 certifications address the need for construction and maintenance personnel to become proficient in identifying and managing potential situations where they may be exposed to bloodborne, waterborne, and airborne pathogens. These certifications also cover the responsibility of personnel to protect building occupants and operations from pathogens and hazards; especially within healthcare facilities. All while respecting the Environment of Care that is so crucial to positive experiences in healthcare.
ASSE 12060-12063 certifications qualify contractors and tradespersons to participate on building water management teams. These certifications afford a verification and validation path to compliance with standards and guidelines related to cooling towers, water features, potable water systems, fire protection, ice machines, humidifiers, and all piped systems which currently reside in all occupied buildings.
ASSE 12080 certification qualifies personnel to become a member of a water safety team involved in the development of a risk assessment analysis, and water management and sampling plan, for protection from Legionella and other waterborne pathogens. The purpose of the certification is to ensure knowledge and understanding of standards and codes, and the resources and skills needed to conduct a facility risk assessment and implement a water safety and management program to reduce the risk of infections due to Legionella.
ASSE 12010 Infection Control Certification for Construction and Maintenance Personnel
Who is this certification for?
- Construction and maintenance personnel, including plumbers, pipefitters, sprinkler fitters, HVAC technicians, demolition laborers, and mechanical systems workers.
How do you become certified?
- Successful completion of an OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 class prior to enrollment
- Successful completion of an approved 16-hour training course encompassing all aspects of ASSE Standard 12010 Standard (Environment of Care, Infection Control and Construction Risk Assessment)
- 100 question written exam, issued by ASSE, covering ASSE 12010, 12030 and 12040
ASSE 12020 Infection Control Certification for Employers
Who is this certification for?
- Employers, or employers’ representatives, of construction and maintenance personnel.
How do you become certified?
- Successful completion of an approved 8-hour training course encompassing ASSE Standard 12020 (Environment of Care, Infection Control and Construction Risk Assessment for Construction and Maintenance Employers)
- 25 question written exam, issued by ASSE, covering ASSE Standard 12020.
ASSE 12060 Water Quality Program Certification for Employers
Who is this certification for?
- Employers or designated representatives, of construction professionals including, but not limited to, plumbers, pipefitters, sprinkler fitters, and HVAC technicians developing and implementing water quality risk management plans.
How do you become certified?
- Successful completion of a minimum 4-hour training course encompassing all aspects of ASSE Standard 12060 (Water Quality Program for Employers and Designated Representatives).
- 25 question written exam, issued by ASSE, covering ASSE 12060.
ASSE 12061-12063 Water Quality Program Certifications for Plumbers, Pipefitters and HVAC Technicians, Sprinkler Fitters
Who is this certification for?
- ASSE 12061 – Plumbers
- ASSE 12062 – Pipefitters and HVAC Technicians
- ASSE 12063 – Sprinkler Fitters
How do you become certified?
- Minimum of five years of documented practical experience required
- Successful completion of an approved 4-hour fundamentals training course encompassing ASSE Standard 12060 (Water Quality Program for Employers and Designated Representatives)
- Successful completion of an approved 8-hour water quality training course specific to their trade (ASSE 12061, 12062, or 12063)
- 50 question written exam, issued by ASSE, covering ASSE Standard 12060 and 12061, 12062, or 12063.
ASSE 12080 Legionella Water Safety and Management Personnel
Who is this certification for?
- Members of building water management teams, water safety teams, and other interested parties involved in the development of risk assessment analysis, and water management and sampling plans for protection from Legionella and other waterborne pathogens.
How do you become certified?
- Successful completion of a 24-hour training course encompassing all aspects of ASSE Standard 12080
- 100 question written exam, issued by ASSE, covering ASSE Standard 12080
Certifications
- ASSE 12010 Environment of Care, Infection Control and Construction Risk Assessment for Construction and Maintenance Personnel
- ASSE 12020 Environment of Care, Infection Control and Construction Risk Assessment for Construction and Maintenance Employers
- ASSE 12060 Water Quality Program for Employers and Designated Representatives
- ASSE 12061 Water Quality Program for Plumbers
- ASSE 12062 Water Quality Program for Pipefitters and HVAC Technicians
- ASSE 12063 Water Quality Program for Sprinkler Fitters
- ASSE 12080 Legionella Water Safety and Management Personnel
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