Career Details

Certified Professional Wetcleaner

Description

CPW must demonstrate their knowledge of professional wet cleaning practices, fibers and fabrics, and customer service as it relates to this new technology.

Certifying Organization

Drycleaning & Laundry Institute

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? Yes

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Yes

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Laundry and Linen Manager

Certifying Organization

Association for Linen Management

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Certified Washroom Technician

Certifying Organization

Association for Linen Management

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Master Textile Cleaner

Certifying Organization

Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification

Type

C - Specialty

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