Career Details

Certified Restorer

Description

The Certified Restorer program is a week-long master's course in damage repair offered to experienced contractors and restorers. The course objective is to raise committed restorers to a higher level of professional ability. The course addresses both buildings and personal property and is based on the structure and nature of materials, with the effects of various perils. A section on restoration theory addresses the mechanisms by which residue odors are removed. Toxic contamination, allergic response, water damage, contracts and insurance are also covered.

Certifying Organization

Restoration Industry Association

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Environmental Professional in Training

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Academy of Board Certified Environmental Professionals

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Responsible Care Auditor

Certifying Organization

Board of Environmental Health and Safety Auditor Certification

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Certified Environmental Professional by Eminence

Certifying Organization

Academy of Board Certified Environmental Professionals

Type

C - Specialty

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