This 1-day Odour Control Technician course covers odour sources, detection processes, theory of odour control, equipment, chemical options and applications. 

Students will learn how to address odours caused from 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.


**Attention Students: As per the IICRC policy all live stream zoom courses require you to be present on camera and have audio throughout the session. Driving during a live stream course is strictly prohibited. Students that miss course time or are driving during class will forfeit their opportunity to write the exam per policy. Please ensure you sign in to zoom 15 - 20 minutes prior to  the start of training to check connectivity. Please note the start and end times, and the time zone for your booked course.


The course will include information on the following:

  • The four principles of odour removal

  • The 3 challenges removing fire & smoke odours

  • Different types of odours and challenges of each type

  • Deodorizing agents (Chemicals and types of deodorization)

  • Urine decontamination

  • Use of fogging equipment

  • Odour distinction

  • Fire / smoke odours

  • Protein odours and how to neutralize them

  • Deodorization equipment – choosing the right type for the job

  • Structural / contents deodorization principles

  • Microbiological odours (fungi, mycotoxins, bacteria, virus)

The Details

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  • Dates

    November 27, 2025

  • Time

    10:00 am to 6:00pm EST
    Online

  • Location

    Virtual Live Stream

This course is a must for contractors, cleaners, restorers and maintenance personnel.

The concentration on step-by-step procedures helps bring ease of understanding to solve each and every odour control problem including animal urine and smoke odours.

Learn how to increase profits on deodorization projects as well as matching the control to the source.

Not only does this course address the concerns of urine contamination that plagues most contractors, but also prepares the insurance restoration contractor for handling problems such as fire & smoke odours, water damage odours, as well as death and trauma claims odours.

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Instructor

Stephanie has a background of over two decades in the disaster restoration industry. All of her experience in and out of the field has led her to become one of the foremost experts in property and an award winning instructor. She provides one of the most interactive and engaging training experiences increasing confidence and profits for all.
Stephanie maintains a triple master designation and is a certified credentialing specialist in Canada. Stephanie serves on the certification council and spends time on various committees offering technical and practical support; she is sought after as one of the four most experts in property claims and is known for her no holds barred approach.
Stephanie is an approved instructor in Odour Control, Fire & Smoke Restoration, Applied Structural Drying, Applied Microbial Remediation Technician, Water Damage Restoration Technician Health and Safety Technician, and Trauma and Crime Scene Technician.

Stephanie Beattie

Founder | Instructor