Corporate Training By Zack Academy - IICRC Commercial Drying Specialist (CDS)

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

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