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

The IICRC Commercial Drying Specialist (CDS) course with DeLoatch Training is designed to be an advanced drying concepts and management course. The focus of this 4-day curriculum is on commercial, industrial, institutional and complex residential structures.

Class Prerequisite: Participants must have active WRT (Water Damage Restoration) Certification or tested BEFORE testing for CDS certification.

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. 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. 

*This class includes hands-on experience. Please wear shoes that can get wet.

Please view the Syllabus tab for further details on the course content. 

IICRC Exam Fees:  $80.00 for the CDS exam. Retests will be $80.00. These fees are in addition to the price per seat, and are paid directly to IICRC - fees will be collected in class prior to testing. Please be sure attendees have the proper fees available when attending classes.

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.

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.

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