Course on Radon Remediation Interventions – Ed.3

The course addresses the subject of radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can accumulate in enclosed spaces, from the point of view of risk assessment and mitigation strategies. The programme covers the regulatory framework defined by Legislative Decree 101/20, the diagnosis of the condition of buildings, the design and implementation of remediation interventions and instrumental measurement techniques. Particular attention is given to the integration of anti-radon interventions with the energy efficiency of buildings, to avoid solutions adopted for one purpose conflicting with other needs, such as air exchange or energy saving. The distinctive feature of the course is that it links the health and environmental issue, tied to the population's exposure to a natural substance, with the construction skills needed to intervene on existing and new buildings, assessing solutions such as ventilation, soil depressurisation and the sealing of the gas entry routes.

The course has a total duration of 60 hours and is delivered only in person in Milan, with no online option. Lessons take place in two weekly sessions of 3-4 hours each, over a period of about three months. Teaching includes theory lessons, exercises and group case studies on real projects. The final assessment consists of the presentation of a project, a multiple-choice theory exam and a check of practical skills. The exact start and end dates and the maximum number of participants are not stated. A technical starting background is required, essential for following the more applied topics. The group case studies on real projects make it possible to experience the whole process, from measurement to diagnosis, from the choice of intervention to the verification of its effectiveness, and to engage with colleagues of different training, such as engineers, architects and surveyors, who approach problems from complementary points of view.

The aim is to train professionals qualified to intervene on buildings exposed to radon, and to obtain the qualification of Expert in Radon Remediation Interventions required by the regulations. The course is aimed at engineers, architects, surveyors and other interested professionals. Career opportunities concern environmental safety, the construction sector and work carried out for public and private clients. Since radon is a matter of public health and building safety, the qualification is useful for broadening the range of services offered by professional firms and construction companies. The final qualification meets a specific regulatory and professional need, because protection from radon exposure requires figures with recognised skills, and the course is therefore a concrete opportunity for those working in design, construction supervision or technical consulting in the building and environmental field.