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Current Schedule
CCS 2010 Course
Schedule
Wed.-Fri., October 6-8, 2010: Rug Cleaning Tech (RCT), Colorado Springs, Colorado (IICRC RCT Exam on Friday) taught by Ruth Travis and Jeff Bishop Tues.-Wed., October 11-12, 2010: Carpet Color Repair Technician (CRT), Colorado Springs, Colorado taught by Ruth Travis Wed.-Fri., October 20-22, 2010: Rug Cleaning Tech (RCT), Lansing, Michigan (IICRC RCT Exam on Friday) taught by Ruth Travis and Jeff Bishop Tues.-Wed., October 26-27, 2010: Carpet Cleaning Technician (CCT) in Dothan, AL taught by Jeff Bishop Thur.-Fri., October 28-29, 2010: Upholstery & Fabric Cleaning Tech (UFT*) taught by Jeff Bishop Mon.-Wed., December 6-8, 2010: Advanced Water Damage Restoration Technician (WRT) taught by Jeff Bishop Thur.-Fri., December 9-10, 2010: Fire and Smoke Restoration Technician (FSRT) taught by Jeff Bishop Sat., December 11, 2010: Odor Control Technician (OCT) taught by Jeff Bishop
CLEAN CARE SEMINARS Advanced Carpet Cleaning Technician (CCT)
One of the first IICRC-approved instructors, Jeff holds a degree in Management from the University of Georgia. He has produced 13 books and 7 videos on cleaning and restoration subjects. Jeff Chairs the IICRC Certification Board, consults with fiber producers and carpet mills, and lectures world-wide. Course includes: fibers, yarns, backings, construction (video mill tour!), dyeing, styling options, cushion, installation basics; soiling, IEQ issues; chemistry, principles of cleaning; methods of cleaning, specialty chemicals (deodorants, protectors), animal urine decontamination, spotting, problem areas (browning, streaking, oily tracking, yellowing, rippling). Everything you always wanted to know about carpet and carpet cleaning! This is where it all begins and is a requirement for both Journeyman & Master level status. Upholstery & Fabric Cleaning Technician (UFT)
Jeff is one of the industry’s foremost authorities on upholstery cleaning. With over 30 years experience, Jeff helped write the IICRC S300, Upholstery Cleaning Standard. Includes: fibers, fabric constructions, dyeing; soiling, chemistry, principles, spotting, cleaning methods, cleaning categories and techniques. Some 1/3 of this course is hands-on with actual demonstrations of cleaning methods and techniques! This course is a prerequisite for certification in Rug Cleaning Tech (RCT). Applied Sr.
Carpet Inspector (ASCI) ·
Jeff Bishop & Ruth Travis ·
January 25-30 (2010) in Dalton, GA The ASCI course is designed not only
for those wishing to perform carpet inspections, but also for serious
carpet cleaning company owners or managers who want to better understand
all aspects of carpet performance and to deflect liability from their
companies This course will be held
exclusively in The ASCI course covers both residential and light commercial inspections, with multiple case studies of actual claims covered on a step-by-step basis. The course includes: § Introduction: scope and purpose of the course; role of the inspector; role of the commissioner; IICRC § Module 1 – Fibers: natural, synthetic, blends; carpet distortion and fiber characteristics; fiber identification (burn, chemical testing); fiber life cycle; fiber-related inspection issues § Module 2 – Yarn Manufacture: continuous filament v. staple yarn; inspections related to yarn § Module 3 – Backings: purpose; types; miscellaneous considerations; inspections related to backings § Module 4 – Report Writing: IICRC policies; report form; report sequence; documentation; basic English and grammar! § Module 5 – Carpet Construction: weaving; types of weaves; tufting; other constructions; pile designs (styles); construction-related inspection issues; rugs § Module 6 – Carpet Dyeing: dye types; methods; dye problems; characteristics of color; commercial color matching; reasons for color change; color transfer or variation; dye migration factors; dye migration avoidance; natural color loss; chemical color loss; dye-related inspection issues § Module 7 – Finishing: stain resist treatment; drying; backing lamination; fluorochemical application; curing; shearing; inspecting; shipping; finishing-related inspection issues §
Mill and Laboratory
Tours § Module 8 – Carpet Cushion: purpose; types; cushion-related inspection issues § Module 9 – Warranties: types; organizations; warranty categories § Module 10 – Inspection Tools and Equipment: basic inspection kit; supplemental equipment; spotting kit; test cleaning equipment; carpet repair kit; color repair kit; testing chemicals § Module 11 – Photography: equipment; essential to photograph; background; lighting; flash; inserting photos in claims reports; photos evidence § Module 12 – Specifying Carpet: fiber; face weight; pile design; color; pattern; cushion; installation method; specification-related inspection issues § Module 13 – Carpet Installation: methods; subflooring; procedures; installation-related inspection issues § Module 14 – Carpet Soiling: psychology; definitions; classes; new carpet odor; soil-related inspection issues § Module 15 – Carpet Maintenance: exterior, entry maintenance; vacuuming; maintenance spotting; interim v. restorative cleaning; maintenance-related inspection issues § Module 16 – Cleaning Basics: chemistry; principles; methods, inspection issues § Module 17 – Spot and Stain Removal: identification; principles; equipment and chemicals; agents, digesters, color removers; inspection-related issues § Module 18 – Inspecting Challenges: Shading, Oily Tracking, Yellowing, Filter Soiling and Fume Fading, Streaking, Browning, Rippling, Delamination § Module 19 – Litigation: Expert witness testimony §
Module 20 – Marketing
Inspection Services Students begin writing claims on day 1 to enhance writing skills. Every day begins with inspection reviews to reinforce training objectives, and ends with homework. Multiple samples are included. Course materials for all students
include: 1. Complete and comprehensive student manual with all the technical details 2. IICRC S100 Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Carpet Cleaning 3. IICRC Inspection Reference Guide 4. CRI 104 Commercial Carpet Installation Standard 5. CRI 105 Residential Carpet Installation Standard 6. The Cleaning, Restoration, Inspection and Safety (CRIS) Glossary 7. A complete book of examples of commercial and residential carpet claims with photo documentation, divided into sections to include:
8. A complete CD containing all the claims referenced on the above for individual inspector use to ensure accurate and professional claims reports on the first attempt The ASCI course is taught by internationally acclaimed instructors, lecturers and authors Jeff Bishop and Ruth Travis, IICRC MTCs and SCIs: Guest instructors include Lew Migliore, Benny Wood, Sim Crisler, Lee Phillips, Gary Asbury – all experts in their fields. Course Exam prerequisites are IICRC CCT and RRT certifications. Students
must bring their own computer for report writing. Carpet Color Repair Technician (CRT)
Ruth is the only IICRC-approved instructor who has a degree in Textiles from the Univ. of Tennessee. She's been doing this work for over 15 years & is the former Chair of the IICRC Color Repair Technician Technical Advisory Committee. Currently, Ruth currently serves as President of the IICRC & past president of SCRT. Since she doesn't work for a dye manufacturer, you get a completely generic course featuring 2-3 different dye kits, along with the advantages & disadvantages of each. Most important to you, there is more hands-on training in Ruth's course than in any other out there. All PowerPoint digital presentation! Commercial Carpet Maintenance Tech (CMT)
This 3-day course includes hands-on demonstrations of seven
(7) cleaning methods: dry compound, bonnet, shampoo, encapsulation, Soil
Extraction Transfer, HWE and combination methods to include state of the art
technology. Health and Safety Technician (HST – 2-day)
Only time this
year taught in Dothan, Alabama – Don’t miss it! Ron is an OSHA General Industry Outreach Trainer with the
OSHA Training Institute. He is a Certified Microbial Remediation Supervisor
by the American Indoor Air Quality Council. Ron also is a Continuing
Education Provider in Ohio since 1995 and offers eight courses of education
to the insurance industry. He has been in the restoration business for 25
years and believes that education is the key to success. Advanced Water Restoration Technician (WRT)
Why do I say advanced? That's because this is one of the industry's only 3-day, hands-on courses. We completely flood walls, carpet and pad, and dry them in 2-3 days! See 4 different extraction tools, the latest axial fans, compare conventional and LGR dehumidifiers. Measure the moisture content of structural materials. Over 600 slides of actual water-loss situations, including sewage. Expanded sections on psychrometry and mold remediation. This course covers latest industry studies by ISCT an dShaw Industries on Water Extraction-efficiency Testing and Carpet Laminate Strength. Lots of actual case studies! Fire & Smoke Restoration Technician (FSRT)
Fire and Smoke Restoration Course includes: disaster categories, restoration alternatives, the fire cycle; chemicals, equipment; restoration safetly, HAZMAT; structural restoration (ceilings, walls, fixtures, flooring, HVAC, unfinished areas, exteriors); contents restoration (fabric furnishings, hard furniture, window treatments, appliances, electronics, clothing, high-value items, kitchen contents, moving and storage); and chemicals, equipment, procedures for structural deodorizing.
Comprehensive Deodorization and Decontamination (OCT)
We begin with general concepts, like how odor is preceived; odor types; the difference between "real" and "psychological" odor; how odor is amplified, and how it penetrates surfaces.
This one-day course emphasizes the importance of understanding the job scope and regulatory issues (OSHA, EPA) involving the risk management and loss containment. It covers the types and underlying principles of odor contamination, sources, contamination and six options for removing odor and contamination; particles as irritants; toxic gases; smoke odor; cleaning contaminated surfaces and recreating the conditions of odor permeations with appropriate counteractants. Covers PPE, chemical agent application and safety concerns; equipment; terminology and demonstrations of deodorization and decontamination equipment, sprayers, wet foggers, dry foggers, ozone generators. Loss management is covered by highlighting common deodorization and decontamination losses. We'll cover step-by-step procedures for: Animal urine, pathogens, smoke odor, contents, automotive.
Run Cleaning Tech (RCT) Professional cleaners are raving about it: Time to Diversify . . . or Die! Hey, don’t know about you, but by far I’d rather clean a rug in my facility on my time schedule for $3.00-6.00 per sf2, than drive to a home or business, and set up and clean wall-to-wall carpet for 20-40¢ per sf2. That’s $324-$648 to clean a single 9x12 rug in less than an hour! RCT Features Not One But Two Top Industry Instructors Over 170 Rugs on Display! RCT covers complete cleaning of natural (wool, silk, cotton, linen, coir, sisal) and synthetic (rayon, nylon, polyester, olefin) fibers, weaving, hand-knotting and tufting; dyeing; rug types and identification; cleaning techniques ranging from minimum-moisture to total-immersion; fringe cleaning, blocking and minor repairs. This is the industry’s only hands-on rug cleaning course, with live demonstrations of hooked, Flokati, Dhurrie, Kelim, Oriental and designer rugs. We typically clean 20-30 rugs in every course! *Prerequisites for RCT exam are CCT or CMT and UFT. Rug Cleaning Tech (RCT) course on June 22-24, Oct. 20-22, Nov. 17-19, 2010 Everyone is welcome at this industry-exclusive course; in fact, we guarantee that you’ll be a much better on-location cleaner after this course. But to take the IICRC-approved RCT certification exam* following the instruction, you must already be IICRC certified* in residential or commercial carpet cleaning (CCT or CMT) and Upholstery and Fabric Cleaning (UFT). Registration fee includes the entire three-day hands-on course, student manual, inspection forms, and lunches each day. The IICRC RCT $50 exam fee is separate and payable to IICRC at the end of the course. Don’t wait until your cleaning business reaches crisis stage! If you’re interested in replacing lost on-location cleaning business; if you’re interested in extra income from the fastest growing segment of the carpet market; if you’re interested in the most dynamic IICRC-approved cleaning course ever, then call 800 455-4278 (334 983.8730), or one of our sponsors, to reserve your seat today!
Call Cindy at 800 455-4278 for
information and registration. PRICING INFORMATION Pricing of seminars varies depending on the course and location. Contact Clean Care Seminars for specific pricing for your company. Discounts apply for additional attendees/same firm and multiple courses. Call and confirm schedule before making plans (flights, etc.) Dates and locations may change due to unforeseen circumstances. IICRC certification exam administered after technical courses. Continuing Education Credits (CEC) on all management courses. Already certified? Call for a 40% Discount to audit same course. FOR
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