Damp and Mould Awareness qualifications and training courses

Last Updated: 04 Aug 2026

The Level 2 Award in Damp & Mould Awareness has been developed to address critical skills gaps across the housing and maintenance sector by introducing a recognised awareness qualification focused on one of the most pressing issues facing the industry today. With the introduction of Awaab’s Law, organisations are under increasing pressure to identify, assess and respond to damp and mould concerns quickly, accurately and in line with regulatory expectations. This qualification supports that need by equipping learners with the awareness required to detect, triage and escalate issues effectively.

Designed for those working within housing, property management, maintenance and frontline roles, the qualification provides learners with the essential knowledge and confidence to recognise damp and mould risks and respond appropriately within the boundaries of their responsibilities. It builds a clear understanding of how damp and mould develop, the environmental and structural factors that contribute to them, and the potential health impacts on residents – particularly vulnerable individuals.

By improving awareness and promoting consistent, informed responses, this qualification helps organisations strengthen compliance, protect residents, and foster a proactive culture around property condition and tenant wellbeing.

This qualification is designed for a wide range of professionals across the housing, property and maintenance sectors who play a role in identifying, reporting, or responding to damp and mould issues.

It is particularly suited to construction, HVAC and building services (BSE) operatives responsible for maintenance and repairs, enabling them to strengthen their understanding of damp and mould risks and improve the quality of their response on site.

The qualification is also highly relevant for social landlords and housing managers who are accountable for legal compliance and must ensure that processes align with evolving regulatory requirements, including those introduced under Awaab’s Law.

In addition, estate agents and property managers responsible for overseeing rental properties will benefit from enhanced awareness and confidence in managing tenant concerns and property conditions.

From a delivery perspective, the qualification is well suited to a variety of customer types. Colleges can offer it to learners aged 16+ and adults as a value-added component within construction, HVAC and BSE programmes.

Private training providers can use it to support employed professionals seeking to meet compliance requirements or upskill in response to regulatory change.

Large employers, including housing associations and maintenance organisations, can integrate the qualification into in-house training programmes to support the development of their maintenance, housing and frontline teams.

Available to deliver in the following:

England

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General Information

What Is Involved In Studying This Course?

This qualification is delivered as a concise, one-day course, providing a focused and efficient learning experience. The course is designed as a CPD-led programme, offering rapid, real-world training centred on real-world scenarios, statutory timeframes and effective workflows for managing damp and mould issues.

Learners will develop a clear understanding of how to identify, assess and respond to concerns within their role, with an emphasis on timely escalation and compliance with current regulatory expectations. The course content is structured to be accessible and immediately applicable in day-to-day operations.

Assessment is carried out through a simple, online multiple-choice test, enabling learners to demonstrate their understanding in a straightforward and efficient format. Upon successful completion, learners are awarded a digital credential, which can be used to evidence competence to employers, clients and regulators.

Delivery is highly flexible, allowing the course to be accessed through colleges, private training providers, or delivered in-house for organisations. This flexibility ensures minimal disruption to business operations while supporting workforce development and compliance requirements.

What Careers Can This Lead To?

Completion of the Level 2 Damp & Mould Awareness qualification can support both immediate workplace competence and longer-term career development across the housing, property and maintenance sectors.

In the short term, learners will be better equipped to take on greater responsibility within their current roles, particularly in identifying, reporting and responding to property condition issues. This may lead to progression into more senior or specialist positions such as senior maintenance operative, repairs supervisor, housing officer or compliance coordinator, where a stronger understanding of regulatory requirements and risk management is essential.

The qualification also provides a solid foundation for further study and professional development. Learners may choose to progress onto higher-level qualifications within construction, building services engineering (BSE), housing management or property maintenance, including Level 3 and Level 4 programmes that focus on diagnostics, building pathology, compliance, or asset management.

For those working in or moving towards housing and property roles, it can support career pathways into areas such as tenancy management, property inspection, environmental health or specialist damp and mould surveying roles. It is particularly valuable for individuals seeking to demonstrate competence in line with increasing regulatory expectations and employer requirements.

What Is Involved With Delivering This Course?

To deliver these qualifications, centres must have appropriately qualified tutors and assessors with relevant occupational competence and experience of dealing with damp and mould.

Suitable facilities and resources must also be in place to support effective teaching, learning, and assessment. Full details of these requirements can be found in the qualification handbook.

Assessment is designed to reflect real-world practice and will be carried out via an Evolve, multiple-choice questions, allowing learners to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding.

Level 2

Level 2 in Damp and Mould Awareness (6727-01)

Last Registration Date: 31 Dec 2029

Level 2 in Damp and Mould Awareness

Accreditation No: 601/7788/4 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: VRQ This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: Data unavailable Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: Data unavailable This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: Data unavailable The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/12/2030 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: TBC, please speak to your Account Manager for further information Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs. VAT may apply depending on your funding status and VAT registration.

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Interested in delivering this qualification?

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Damp and Mould Awareness (6727)