The IICRC certified Water Damage Restoration Technician course is designed to teach restoration personnel that perform remediation work a better concept of water damage, its effects, and techniques for drying of structures. This course will give residential and commercial maintenance personnel the background to understand the procedures necessary to deal with water losses, sewer back-flows, and contamination such as mold.
Topics to be Covered Include:
- General Discussion covers Principles of Drying, Categories, and Classes.
- Equipment, Supplies, Chemicals
- Microorganisms, Health and Safety
- Drying Science
- Effect of Water on Materials
- Inspections
- Procedures: Sanitary Water Source
- Procedures: Unsanitary Water
What You’ll Learn:
- Principles of water damage, psychrometry, and moisture movement
- Extraction, drying equipment setup, monitoring, and documentation
- Safety protocols and microbial concerns
You’ll Leave Knowing:
- How to assess and respond to Categories 1–3 water losses
- How to calculate drying goals and place equipment efficiently
- Proper use of meters, dehumidifiers, and air movers
Next Step Recommendations:
- ASD (Applied Structural Drying)
- AMRT (Applied Microbial Remediation Technician)

IICRC certification* and CEC Credits qualified.


