04-29-2025 - IICRC Commercial Drying Specialist (CDS) - Anaheim, CA
Training Provider: The Academy of Textiles and Flooring
Dates: TU Apr 29, WE Apr 30, TH May 01, FR May 02 from 8:00am to 4:30pm
Location: Anaheim, CA
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Why Should You Take This IICRC Commercial Drying Specialist (CDS) course?
This IICRC Commercial Drying Specialist (CDS) course is designed to be an advanced drying concepts and management course. The focus of this 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.
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.
*This class includes hands-on experience. Please wear shoes that can get wet.
Topics Include: Please see Syllabus for full list of course topics
Class Prerequisite: You must have WRT (Water Damage Restoration) Certification. 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.
IICRC Exam Fees: $80.00 for each exam. Retests are $80.00 per exam. These fees are in addition to the registration fee and are paid directly to the IICRC online prior to course start date. Please use this link to register for the exam: https://iicrc.org/livestreamexamregistration
Continuing Education: The IICRC continuing education program seeks to encourage registrants to actively participate in their industry through conventions, workshops and specialized training with continuing education and by sharing knowledge with others in the industry.
INSPECTORS: Due to rapid changes in fiber, yarn, dye, manufacturing, finishing and related technologies, IICRC-certified inspectors must attain 14.0 CE credit hours every two years.
CLEANING/RESTORATION TECHNICIANS: IICRC-certified cleaning and restoration technicians face many changes in their field and require 14.0 CE credit hours every four years.
ADVANCED DESIGNATIONS: Those registrants achieving the advanced designations of Master Textile Cleaner (MTC), Master Fire and Smoke Restorer (MSR) or Master Water Restorer (MWR) will be required to attain 14.0 CE credit hours every two years.
Please Note: Failure to meet continuing education credit requirements will result in suspension of that particular status until the requirement is met and all current course requirements are met.
Syllabus:
- 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
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| Certificates | For courses that are IICRC approved, certifications are received in 4-6 weeks after passing the IICRC exam and are issued from IICRC. |
| Parking | Free on-site parking |
Below are the most recent student reviews for previous IICRC Commercial Drying Specialist (CDS) Courses. All reviews are from people who registered for and attended the course.
William B.
attended on September 11, 2021
Pat was an excellent instructor. Oscar R.
attended on June 5, 2021
Patrick Dooley was a great instructor and taught us a lot of good information. Originally I was skeptical about doing a class on zoom as I didn’t believe it would be as efficient, Pat made it work. I am very confident that I will pass t he exam. Thanks Pat. William C.
attended on June 5, 2021
Pat was incredibly knowledgeable. Even with this being a virtual class and not getting the hands on experience that I would have liked, I think I learned more in this class than I’ve learned in any of them prior. He was entertaining and told stories that taught important lessons, and always grounded them in the knowledge that the class is meant to teach. I haven’t taken the exam yet, but I’m fairly confident I’m going to ace it because of his help during the class. 10 out of 10, would absolutely attend one of his classes again, and recommend to anyone else interested in learning the industry. David H.
attended on June 5, 2021
Pat has a lot of experience, he was thorough on his explanations based on his experience and given all the information needed in order for us to understand it properly. Daniel C.
attended on September 21, 2019
Nice place...5 stars to instructors. They were great. 1140 N Armando Street, Anaheim, CA 92806
TU Apr 29, WE Apr 30, TH May 01, FR May 02 from 8:00am to 4:30pm
Since 1972, The Academy of Textiles and Flooring (ATF) has been providing professional training courses across the United States. Our motto: Education IS Opportunity. We can also arrange for private classes for clients anywhere within the US.
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