IICRC Water Damage Restoration Technician
IICRC Water Damage Restoration (WRT) Training for New & Experienced Restoration Professionals
Our live Water Damage Restoration Technician (WRT) course, taught by Greg Anderson, is designed to be practical, interactive, and engaging. Rather than simply presenting information, we focus on helping students understand how to apply proven restoration techniques in real-world situations. Whether you’re entering the restoration industry for the first time or have decades of experience, you’ll gain knowledge and skills that can improve your confidence and performance on every job.
Water Damage Restoration Training for Every Experience Level
No previous restoration experience is required to attend our IICRC-approved WRT course. Each class includes a diverse group of students, ranging from brand-new technicians to experienced restoration professionals looking to sharpen their skills and stay current with industry standards.
Even technicians who have worked in the field for many years often tell us they leave with a better understanding of the science behind water damage restoration. Many discover more effective methods, replace outdated practices, and return to work with greater confidence and improved problem-solving abilities.
Practical Skills That Deliver Better Results
Quality training leads to better outcomes for both technicians and restoration companies. Students learn how to make informed decisions, improve efficiency, and perform restoration work according to current industry standards.
Companies that invest in professional WRT training frequently experience stronger technician performance, higher customer satisfaction, improved productivity, and increased profitability. Well-trained employees are better equipped to respond quickly, minimize damage, and provide a higher level of service.
Real-World Instruction from an Experienced Restoration Professional
Our IICRC-approved Water Damage Restoration course emphasizes hands-on learning, coaching, and practical application—not simply preparing students to pass an exam. Every lesson is built around situations technicians encounter in the field, helping students understand both the procedures and the reasons behind them.
Greg Anderson brings decades of restoration experience to every class, having worked in virtually every aspect of the industry. His real-world perspective helps students connect classroom concepts to everyday restoration challenges, making the training immediately valuable once they return to work.
Current Training Based on Industry Standards
The restoration industry continues to evolve, and our WRT course evolves with it. Course content is regularly updated to reflect the latest IICRC standards, restoration technologies, equipment, and best practices. As a result, students receive current, relevant training that prepares them to handle today’s water damage restoration projects with confidence and professionalism.
WRT Frequently Asked Questions
Is WRT required before taking more advanced IICRC restoration courses?
Yes. WRT is an important foundation for additional IICRC restoration education and is a prerequisite for certain advanced certifications.
For example, IICRC WRT certification is required before earning the Applied Structural Drying Technician (ASD) certification and the Applied Microbial Remediation Technician (AMRT) certification.
Other advanced IICRC certifications may have their own prerequisites, so students should review the current IICRC requirements before registering for additional courses.
Will this class help me work with insurance companies and restoration programs?
The WRT course provides important technical knowledge that can help technicians, managers, and business owners better understand professional water restoration procedures and documentation.
However, individual insurance companies and third-party administrators may have their own requirements for training, certification, documentation, equipment, or participation. WRT certification does not automatically guarantee acceptance into a particular insurance or vendor program.
Will I learn how to document a water restoration job?
Yes. Documentation is an important part of professional water restoration. The WRT course discusses the importance of recording initial conditions, moisture readings, equipment use, drying progress, and other information needed to document the restoration process.
Good documentation can help demonstrate what was found, what work was performed, how the structure responded to drying, and why decisions were made throughout the project.
Is the WRT class helpful for experienced restoration technicians and business owners?
Yes. Although the course provides an excellent foundation for technicians who are new to water restoration, experienced restorers, project managers, estimators, and business owners can also benefit from strengthening their knowledge of drying science, moisture measurement, equipment use, documentation, and industry procedures.
For business owners and managers, a stronger understanding of restoration principles can also help improve technician training, job consistency, efficiency, documentation, and profitability.
What is the IICRC Water Damage Restoration Technician (WRT) course?
The IICRC Water Damage Restoration Technician (WRT) course teaches the fundamentals of professional water damage restoration. This IICRC WRT training covers water damage inspection, safety, water categories, drying principles, moisture measurement, extraction, drying equipment, psychrometry, documentation, and problem-solving techniques technicians can use in the field.
This IICRC-approved WRT course is designed to help students understand not only what to do on a water damage restoration project, but why specific procedures and drying principles work.
Do you promote one restoration equipment, chemical, or manufacturer brand over another?
No. The purpose of the WRT certification class is to teach restoration principles and help students understand how to make good decisions, not to promote one particular brand.
We discuss different types of extraction equipment, air movers, dehumidifiers, moisture meters, chemistry, and restoration systems so students can understand how and why they work. The goal is to give you the knowledge to evaluate equipment and procedures based on the conditions of the loss and the needs of the job, not simply because of a particular brand name.