IOA Certificate of Competence in Building Acoustic Measurements (CCBAM) *HYBRID TRAINING*
The IOA CCBAM is run over 5 days, with the first 4 days being learning and practical and the fifth day being the examination day.
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*Due to the pandemic, the first 3 days of this course will be ‘hybrid’. The training will be carried out online. Candidates are welcome to either
- conduct the training online from home and attend for the final 2 days
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- spend all 5 days at The Building Performance Hub, where further support can be provided (hands on access to sound level meters, extra tuition and examples from SITMA staff).
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The aim of the course is to train delegates to carry out and report upon sound insulation tests on walls and floors, in accordance with ISO140 Part 4 and 7 and includes Building Regulations requirements for each home nation.
At the end of the course delegates should be able to, but not limited to;
- Combine, average and subtract decibel values
- Set up and calibrate sound source and measuring equipment and perform simple routine checks to ensure the equipment is working correctly.
- Select suitable measurement numbers, locations and durations
- Measure octave and 1/3 octave band sound pressure levels
- Calculate dBA and dBZ levels from octave or 1/3 octave band levels
- Carry out airbourne and impact sound inulation tests in accordance with BS EN ISO 140 parts 4 and 7
- Understand the difference between ISO 140 and other guidance, including Approved Document E, Part B
Modules that will be included are as follows;
- Basic Concepts
- Room Acoustic Concepts
- Sound Transmission Concepts
- Standardised measurement methodlogy
- Practical Aspects
- Report Writing
Use of the SITMA Lodgement system will also be covered.