Training Schedule

This course is hosted by Restoration Consultants and sponsored by the Cleaning & Restoration Association.

Register: Print out the Registration Form and mail or fax to:

Restoration Consultants
3284 Ramos Circle
Sacramento, CA 95827
Phone: 916-736-1100
Fax: 916-736-1134

[ alternative class dates ]

5-day course

The Commercial Drying Specialist course teaches 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.

Continuing Education Credits: IICRC 2 CECs

IICRC Requirement to receive the CDS Certification
All students taking the CDS exam must first be IICRC certified as a Water Damage Restoration Technician (WRT). If you plan to take the CDS exam, the CRA will require a copy of your IICRC wallet card or certificate, or a receipt showing that you've recently taken the WRT exam and are awaiting results. Please fax certification proof with this registration form. IICRC will issue the CDS certificate. *HST is no longer a prerequisite.

Registration Fees:
Regular Registration: $1,499/person
Early Bird Registration (14 days prior): $1,299/person
CRA Member: $1,299/person
CRA Member Early Bird Registration (14 days prior): $1,099/person

Exam Cost: $50.00 for the exam (in addition to the course fee). Cash, check (payable to the IICRC), or charge card (Visa, MC, AMEX) accepted. Registration conducted on-site, prior to the administration of the exam. Please do not include Exam fee with Registration total –fee is collected before exam.