IICRC ASD - Applied Structural Drying Course
Learn hands on water damage training in our IICRC ASD class!
The IICRC Applied Structural Drying (ASD) course is a comprehensive classroom and hands-on training course. In this class, students will dry a flooded house affected by water damage. This class will give students hands-on field experience including water extraction, using moisture meters and sensors, setting dry goals and monitoring the job site, calculating how much equipment is needed, installing the equipment and more!
- Hands-on water damage training
- Dry a real project in our flood house
- Earn your IICRC ASD certification
The IICRC-approved Applied Structural Drying (ASD) course will advance your knowledge and skill in the performance and documentation of water mitigation services. With the Applied Structural Drying Course, we begin to focus more on the structure. This training is performed ‘hands-on’ in a flooded house with the focus placed on proper techniques of extraction, setting up equipment, monitoring and documenting the structural drying sequence properly from inception through completion of the job.
Gain valuable experience in our Flood House by having the opportunity to dry a structure using a variety of techniques, equipment, meters, and tools. Learn how to communicate and document the drying process. Your firsthand experience with drying our Flood House will give you the confidence and firsthand experience to succeed.
Prerequisites: WRT is a prerequisite for this course. Students must have a WRT certification (or be waiting on WRT exam results) to take the ASD course. You can also take a WRT/ASD Combo course!
Cost: $1,195/person + $80 exam fee (Paid to the IICRC)
Save 10% when you register 4 or more students!
Industry-Leading Rescheduling Policy
Our industry-leading cancellation and rescheduling policy is simple. You can reschedule for free anytime before class begins.
Should I take the ASD Course?
The IICRC ASD course is an intermediate/advanced water damage training course. Participants of the course must complete the WRT certification prior to attending the Applied Structural Drying course. Students may also choose the WRT/ASD combo course and earn both certifications in the same week.
After attending the course, students can take the IICRC certification exam. Upon passing the exam, the IICRC will issue the ASD certification and mail you a paper certificate! Our ASD course prepares students for the exam following class and, more importantly, for real-world applications.
IICRC ASD is Required for the Master Water Restorer Designation
The Applied Structural Drying certification is a required certification to earn the IICRC Master Water Restorer designation.
Introduction to the IICRC & S500
- Intro to the Institute of Inspection Cleaning & Restoration Certification
- What is the IICRC
- IICRC S500 Standard for Professional Water Damage Restoration
- ANSI Accredited
Safety
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Immunizations
- Equipment Safety
- Identifying potential on-the-job hazards
- Water Damage specific hazards
Water Damage Mitigation (Preventing Further Damage)
- Initial assessment
- Locating the source of water
- Protecting structure, furniture and other contents
- Stopping secondary damage
Psychrometry
- Science of drying
- Psychrometric chart
- Dew Point
- Humidity Ration (GPP)
- Relative Humidity
- Vapor Pressure
- Drying Pie (Humidity, Airflow, Temperature)
Developing a Scope
What’s wet?
- Evaluation & Preparation
- Determining migration of water
- Evaluating class of water loss
- Evaluating category of water loss
- Building materials: Carpet, pad, flooring, sub-flooring, framing, drywall etc.
- Drying methods
- Determine a dry standard and a dry goal
Water Extraction
- Extraction Tools
- Portable extractors and truck-mount extractors
- Extraction wands
- Extracting standing water
- Determining how many gallons of water are present
- Disposal
Measuring and Monitoring
How wet is it?
- Moisture Detection & Inspections Tools
- Moisture Meters and Sensors
- Infrared cameras
- Moisture levels in materials and in the air
- Types of moisture meters and how to use them
- Psychrometry – The science of drying
Installing Equipment
Is it drying?
- Types of air movers, how they are used, and determining how many are needed
- Types of dehumidifiers, how they are used, and determining how many are needed
- Monitoring the drying progress
- Reconfiguring and adjusting equipment to reach drying goals
Microbiological
- Antimicrobials and biocides
- Stopping cross contamination
- Containments
Return to Pre-Loss Condition
Is it dry?
- Repairs
- Cleaning
- Resetting contents
Hands On Drying
- Preparation for safety
- Initial assessment
- Water extraction using different tools
- Calculating and setting equipment
- Drying different building materials and assemblies
- Psychrometric conditions
- Daily monitoring using moisture meters
- Documentation
- Completing the dry out process
The WRT certification is a prerequisite for the ASD class. However, students have two options to earn their ASD certification.
- Earn the WRT certification before attending the ASD course.
- Attend the LearnToRestore.com WRT/ASD combo course and receive both certifications in the same week! If students choose to take the combo course, they must complete both exams.
The IICRC Applied Structural Drying course is an “applied” course, in other words, it is a hands-on course. During the ASD course, students will dry out a mock flood house and perform a real water damage restoration project. Due to this, the ASD course can’t be taken online and can only be taken in person.
Students will take the ASD exam on the final day of class.
Students can attend the IICRC ASD course at the LearnToRestore.com training facility in Salt Lake City, Utah.
The LearnToRestore.com Flood House is a nearly 2,000-square-foot house that is used for hands-on training! Before class begins, the Flood House is flooded with hundreds of gallons of water so students can complete a real-world water damage restoration project!
Students will have multiple opportunities for hands-on learning in the LearnToRestore.com IICRC-approved ASD course, including:
- Water extraction
- Locating moisture using moisture meters, moisture sensors, and other tools
- Determine the class and category of the water damage project
- Document the moisture content of affected building materials
- Install equipment and monitor drying progress
And a lot more! Students will complete a water damage project from start to finish.
If you have additional questions about any of our courses, check out our Help Center or contact us!
After students attend the Applied Structural Drying course, they will have the opportunity to take the IICRC certification exam. Upon passing the exam, students will earn their ASD certification, and the IICRC will mail the a certificate!
How much is the IICRC ASD exam fee?
The ASD exam fee is $80.
Can I use notes on the exam?
The IICRC ASD exam is a closed-book and closed-notes exam, with the exception of a psychrometric chart and formula sheets. Both of these will be discussed and taught during class!
Can I retake the ASD exam?
You have three attempts to pass the ASD exam. Each exam attempt has an $80 exam fee. If you fail the third attempt, you will need to take the ASD class again before an additional exam retake.
LearnToRestore.com is an IICRC-approved school and the ASD Flood Facility is IICRC-approved.
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The IICRC Applied Structural Drying course is based on the IICRC S500 Standard for Professional Water Damage Restoration. The S500 is the industry standard and is used by restorers, insurance companies, attorneys, and anyone working in the water damage restoration industry! The IICRC-approved ASD course uses information from the S500, so students are prepared with information from industry sources and know how to apply them in the field.
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IICRC ASD Flood House
The LearnToRestore.com IICRC-approved Flood House is designed to give students restoration field experience by simulating a water damage loss during the Applied Structural Drying course!
Our nearly 2,000 square foot Flood House is flooded with hundreds of gallons of water, so when students arrive at class, they get the real-world experience of beginning a new water damage restoration project. This gives the water time to absorb into materials. Students will arrive at the flood house prepared to complete the drying job!
From the initial call and locating moisture using moisture meters to setting equipment and documenting drying progress, students will learn the hands-on skills to take a drying project from start to finish!
During the dry-out process, students will evaluate and dry multiple building materials and assemblies that are commonly found in homes and buildings, including drywall, different types of insulation, multiple types of carpet and carpet pad, tile, concrete, framing, and more!
The Flood House is located 15 feet from the classroom, so you can go from classroom learning to hands-on learning and apply what you are learning in real-time!
IICRC ASD Flood House
This hands-on training facility lets students learn by completing a real-life water damage restoration project. We’ll use the latest tools, equipment, and technology to restore the project during class.
In class, students will:
💧 Extract water using truck mount and portable extractors
💧 Locate moisture by using meters and sensors
💧 Moisture map affected areas
💧 Determine equipment needs
💧 Install drying equipment according to industry standards
💧 Monitor job progress to ensure a successful drying job!
Our Flood House is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. With the Wasatch Front and the beautiful mountains as a backdrop, you will love it here! 🏔️
Salt Lake City has a major international airport (recently voted one of the best in the world!), making it easy to join us for class, whether you’re a local, a state away, or across the country.