IICRC Commercial Drying Specialist Course

March 5-9, 2012   Register Now
October 15-19, 2012   Register Now

Tuition: SPECIAL PRICE

Only $1095/person!

(SAVE $400 OFF OF REGULAR PRICE)

Required Prerequisites: WRT

ATTENTION:  HST certified or equivalent 10 hr OSHA course certification IS NO LONGER REQUIRED as of January 30, 2011.   Special note to Participants: Commercial drying projects frequently have many more potential hazards and safety risks that are not generally encountered on residential projects. These hazards may include but not be limited to higher voltages, confined spaces, energized machinery, hazardous chemicals, heavy equipment and forklifts. The CDS course is not intended to be a health and safety course, nor will it cover all of the potential hazards that may be encountered on commercial projects. It is required of participants to comply with all applicable local, state/provincial and national safety rules and regulations. The participant is strongly advised to research and complete appropriate training programs (e.g. HST, OSHA 10-hour, Canadian HST) prior to participating in the CDS course.

Course Description:

Commercial Drying Specialist (CDS) is designed to be a drying concepts and management course.  The focus of this 5-day curriculum is on commercial, industrial, institutional and complex residential structures.  During the course, students will become proficient in the analysis and anatomy of commercial structures, improve their inspection techniques, learn advanced psychrometric concepts, and administrate and manage a large drying project.  The goal of this course is for the students to be proficient in drying a commercial or complex structure and understand the concepts of managing such a project.
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·         Principles of Drying
·         Differences Between Residential and Commercial Structures   Project Management, Project and Technical Coordination
·         Definitions of Commercial, Industrial, Institutional and   Complex Residential Structures
·         HVAC systems, components, mechanics
·         Administration
·         Documentation and analysis
·         Negotiation and communication
·         Health and Safety
·         Re-assessment During the Project
·         Safety Plan
·         Hazard Control and communication
·         Engineering controls
·         Project Management
·         Planning, Staging and Project Set Up
·         Site Considerations
·         Calculations, Energy, Sizing, Equipment
·         Inspections
·         Microbiological Considerations
·         Commercial Construction Practices
·         Drying Complex Structures, Systems and Materials
·         Advanced Psychrometry & Moisture Mechanics in Materials
·         Drying Complex Structures, Systems and Materials
·         Commercial Mechanical Systems and Air Management
·         Equipment Options
·         Climate Control
·         Air Flow and Control
·         Temporary Power Generation and Distribution
·         Case Scenarios including:
·         Commercial
·         Industrial
·         Institutional
·         Complex Residential

Learn how to inspect, evaluate, dry, administer and manage large losses. Instruction on damage inspection and evaluation, work flow management, process administration and technical methods of effective and timely drying of commercial, industrial, institutional and complex residential water-damaged structures, systems, and furniture, fixtures and equipment (FFE).

Resources for this course include: the current ANSI/IICRC S500 Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Water Damage Restoration, reference media, scientific, technical and industry resources.

This is not just a course about drying hotels and high rises. It encompasses commercial (hotel/office buildings), industrial (manufacturing plants, distribution warehouses), institutional (hospitals, schools, etc.), and complex residential (apartments, duplex, large homes, etc)  water damages. Everyone can benefit from this course. No matter how big or small your company is.