CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
As technicians accumulate various certifications, they become eligible for advanced designations: IICRC Journeyman status and the cleaning industry’s highest technical designation, IICRC Master status. Requirements to obtain these prestigious designations are outlined below. Contact UsProgression & Requirements
JOURNEYMAN TEXTILE CLEANER (JTC)
One year active service in the industry after the original certification date, plus attainment of specific designations. The designation will automatically be awarded upon attainment of the proper credits.
Requires: CCT or CCMT + UFT + OCT or CRT or RRT
JOURNEYMAN FIRE & SMOKE RESTORER (JSR)
One year active service in the industry after original certification date plus attainment of specific categories.
Requires: UFT + OCT + FSRT
JOURNEYMAN WATER RESTORER (JWR)
One year active service in the industry after original certification date plus attainment of specific categories.
Requires: CCT or CCMT + WRT + RRT
MASTER TEXTILE CLEANER (MTC)
A minimum of three years after original certification date plus attainment of specific certifications.
Requires: CCT OR CCMT + UFT + OCT + RRT + CRT
MASTER FIRE AND SMOKE RESTORER (MSR)
A minimum of three years after the original certification date plus attainment of specific certifications.
Requires: CCT or CCMT + UFT + OCT + FSRT + HST or equivalent
MASTER WATER RESTORER (MWR)
A minimum of three years after the original certification date plus attainment of specific certifications.
Requires: CCT OR CCMT + RRT + WRT + ASD + AMRT or AMRS + HST or equivalent
Course Abbreviation Key
AMRT – Applied Microbial Remediation Technician
ASD – Applied Structural Drying
BMT – Building Moisture Thermographer
CCMT – Commercial Carpet Maintenance Technician
CCT – Carpet Cleaning Technician
CDS – Commercial Drying Specialist
CPT – Contents Processing Technician
CRT – Color Repair Technician
FCT – Floor Care Technician
FSRT – Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration Technician
HCT – House Cleaning Technician
HST – Health & Safety Technician
ISSI – Introduction to Substrate and Subfloor Inspection
LCT – Leather Cleaning Technician
OCT – Odor Control Technician
RCT – Rug Cleaning Technician
RFI – Resilient Flooring Inspector
RFMT – Resilient Floor Maintenance Technician
RRT – Carpet Repair and Reinstallation Technician
SCI – Senior Carpet Inspector
SMT – Stone, Masonry and Ceramic Tile
TCST – Trauma and Crime Scene Technician
UFT – Upholstery and Fabric Cleaning Technician
WFMT – Wood Floor Maintenance Technician
WLFI – Wood and Laminate Flooring Inspector
WRT – Water Damage Restoration Technician
WRT/ASD – Water Damage Restoration Technician/Applied Structural Drying Technician Combination Course