Restoration Training Courses
79 courses across 7 IICRC disciplines — earn CECs online, at your own pace
Admin — Sole Trader
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Admin — Sole Trader
This course is designed specifically for sole traders and small business owners in the cleaning and restoration industry. It covers everything required to run a professional, client-focused business — from understanding customer psychology and building loyalty, through to marketing strategy, social media, goal setting, performance analysis, content creation, and basic financial management. Every module is practical and implementation-ready.
AGI Essentials: A Practical Guide for Small Business Success
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
AGI Essentials: A Practical Guide for Small Business Success
This free course introduces small business owners in the cleaning and restoration industry to artificial intelligence — specifically how current AI tools (not future theoretical AGI) can be used right now to save time, reduce admin, improve marketing, and compete more effectively. Every module focuses on practical application you can implement this week, not abstract technology concepts.

Air Quality and Odour: Identification and Deodorisation Essentials
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Air Quality and Odour: Identification and Deodorisation Essentials
CARPET CLEANING BASICS
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
CARPET CLEANING BASICS
CARSI ChatGPT eBook
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
CARSI ChatGPT eBook
The CARSI ChatGPT eBook is a written reference guide specifically developed for cleaning and restoration business operators who want to integrate AI tools into their business operations beyond basic use. It provides structured, sector-specific guidance in an extended format — going deeper than the cheat sheet (#120) and providing worked examples directly relevant to the restoration industry. WHAT THIS RESOURCE PROVIDES The eBook covers: - A plain-language explanation of how
Collaborative Development — Your Personal AI Assistant
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Collaborative Development — Your Personal AI Assistant
This course is the interactive companion to the CARSI AI reference resources. It introduces cleaning and restoration business operators to AI language tools — specifically ChatGPT and Claude — and guides them through using these tools for the specific documentation, marketing, compliance, and communication tasks that consume time in a restoration or cleaning business. The course is structured around doing, not reading — participants work with AI tools in real time to produce

Documenting and Reporting Air Quality Improvements
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Documenting and Reporting Air Quality Improvements
Donning and Doffing PPE
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Donning and Doffing PPE
This course focuses specifically on the correct procedures for putting on (donning) and taking off (doffing) personal protective equipment in contaminated environments. Getting PPE on correctly is important — but doffing is where most self-contamination events occur. A worker who has used PPE effectively throughout a job can undo that protection completely through incorrect removal. This course teaches the sequence, the technique, and the reasoning behind each step.

Dust and Particulates in Indoor Air: Control and Cleaning Strategies
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Dust and Particulates in Indoor Air: Control and Cleaning Strategies
Fundamental Business Framework
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Fundamental Business Framework
The Fundamental Business Framework is CARSI's most comprehensive business course — a complete operating system for building and scaling a cleaning or restoration business in Australia. Covering the full business lifecycle from foundational setup through to exit, this course equips owners with the systems, strategies, and knowledge required to build a business that operates professionally, generates sustainable profit, and can grow beyond the owner's personal capacity.
Glass Cleaning Course
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Glass Cleaning Course
Professional glass cleaning is a practical skill that restoration and cleaning technicians are frequently called on to perform following water damage events, construction works, renovation projects, and routine commercial cleaning contracts. Poorly executed glass cleaning produces streaks, smearing, and scratching — all of which are avoidable with correct technique, appropriate tools, and properly prepared cleaning solutions.
Heat Drying Systems Assistance
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Heat Drying Systems Assistance
This course provides restoration technicians with practical guidance on heat drying systems — when they are used, how they work, how to set them up safely, and how to monitor and manage their use on water damage restoration projects in Australia. Heat drying is an advanced technique that significantly accelerates drying timelines when applied correctly. Applied incorrectly, it causes material damage, equipment failure, and safety hazards. This course equips technicians to use

HVAC Systems and Indoor Air Quality: What Every Technician Should Know
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
HVAC Systems and Indoor Air Quality: What Every Technician Should Know
Infection Control in Child Care
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Infection Control in Child Care
Childcare environments present unique infection control challenges — young children have immature immune systems, engage in high-contact behaviour, share toys and surfaces continuously, and are legally protected by strict regulatory requirements under the National Quality Framework. This course provides cleaning professionals with the specific knowledge, protocols, and practical skills needed to deliver compliant, effective infection control in childcare settings in Australia
Infectious Control for the Business Owner
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Infectious Control for the Business Owner
This comprehensive course is designed for business owners and managers in the cleaning and restoration industry who are responsible for building, operating, and defending an infection control service offering. It covers the science of infection control, the business and legal obligations, pre-job preparation, WHS documentation, chemical management, ATP hygiene verification, and the operational frameworks needed to deliver compliant, profitable, and defensible infection contro
Insurance Adjusters and Their Roles
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Insurance Adjusters and Their Roles
This course explains who insurance adjusters are, what their role is in the water damage restoration process, how restoration businesses interact with them professionally, and what documentation and communication practices support a productive working relationship. Understanding the adjuster's role and perspective allows restoration professionals to work more efficiently within the insurance process, reduce delays in claim authorisation, and build credibility with insurers as
Introduction to Advanced Applied Structural Drying
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Introduction to Advanced Applied Structural Drying
This course is designed for experienced technicians moving into advanced structural drying practice and project management. It covers psychrometric analysis as a practical drying management tool, how to develop comprehensive drying strategies for complex losses, advanced moisture removal techniques, systematic progress monitoring, and the formal completion verification process required for complex and large loss restoration projects. Aligned with the IICRC S500 standard and A
Introduction to Advanced Drying Equipment and Methods
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Introduction to Advanced Drying Equipment and Methods
This course covers the advanced drying equipment and methods used in complex structural drying projects, including desiccant dehumidification systems, the mechanical elements of drying plant, air treatment technologies, monitoring equipment, and software tools for drying project management. It is designed for technicians who need to operate, select, and manage advanced equipment on commercial, large loss, and specialty drying projects. Aligned with the IICRC S500 standard and
Introduction to Advanced Structural Drying Concepts
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Introduction to Advanced Structural Drying Concepts
This course addresses advanced structural drying concepts required for complex, large, and specialty restoration projects. It covers advanced building science as it applies to moisture behaviour, controlled drying methods at an advanced level, verification processes for complex completions, large loss project management, and specialist drying knowledge for non-standard materials and environments. Designed for experienced technicians seeking technical advancement toward projec

Introduction to Air Quality Fundamentals
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Introduction to Air Quality Fundamentals
Introduction to Applied Microbial Remediation
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Introduction to Applied Microbial Remediation
Applied microbial remediation is the systematic process of identifying, containing, removing, and verifying the elimination of microbial contamination in built environments. This course provides restoration professionals with the practical framework to assess microbial amplification events, plan and execute compliant remediation, verify outcomes with measurable evidence, and meet the contractor standards required by insurers and regulatory bodies in Australia.
Introduction to Applied Structural Drying
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Introduction to Applied Structural Drying
This course moves from foundational concepts to applied practice, equipping technicians to assess real building components affected by water damage, understand drying dynamics in structural assemblies, deploy and operate drying equipment correctly, apply specific drying techniques to different material types, and produce monitoring and documentation records that meet IICRC and insurance requirements. Content is aligned with the IICRC S500 standard and Australian WHS legislati
Introduction to Asbestos: Asbestos Awareness
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Introduction to Asbestos: Asbestos Awareness
This course provides cleaning and restoration professionals with the essential asbestos awareness knowledge required to work safely in the Australian built environment. Asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) are present in a significant proportion of Australian buildings constructed before 1990, and encountering them unexpectedly is a real occupational risk. This course does not qualify you to remove asbestos — it equips you to identify, avoid, report, and respond correctly whe
Introduction to Basic Carpet Cleaning and Drying
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Introduction to Basic Carpet Cleaning and Drying
Introduction to Consulting for Complex Water Losses
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Introduction to Consulting for Complex Water Losses
Complex water losses — large commercial events, multi-tenancy building floods, heritage buildings, infrastructure failures affecting multiple properties — require a consulting capability that goes beyond field restoration skills. This course addresses the advanced professional skills needed to assess, plan, resource, coordinate, and document the restoration of complex water loss events.
Introduction to Controlled Environment Drying Methods
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Introduction to Controlled Environment Drying Methods
This course covers the controlled environment approach to structural drying — where physical containment, managed airflow, controlled energy input, and systematic monitoring are combined to create a drying zone that is isolated from uncontrolled external conditions and managed to maximise drying efficiency. Used in complex residential losses, commercial restoration, specialty environments, and situations where contamination control is required alongside drying.
Introduction to Creating a Clean Air Environment
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Introduction to Creating a Clean Air Environment
This course equips restoration professionals with the practical skills and documentation standards required to deliver a verifiable clean air environment at project completion. Participants will learn how to conduct final clearance assessments, use air quality testing equipment, perform visual inspections, and communicate results to clients — all aligned with IICRC standards and Australian compliance requirements.

Introduction to Creating a Clean Air Environment: Best Practices for Final Clearance and Handover
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Introduction to Creating a Clean Air Environment: Best Practices for Final Clearance and Handover
Introduction to Digital Moisture Mapping
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Introduction to Digital Moisture Mapping
Digital moisture mapping transforms individual moisture meter readings into a structured, spatial record of moisture distribution across an entire job site. This course covers the systematic collection of moisture data in the field, the use of data management software to organise and store that data, the analysis of moisture distribution patterns to guide drying decisions, the generation of professional reports for insurance and client communication, and the optimisation of t
Introduction to Drying Educational and Institutional Sites
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Introduction to Drying Educational and Institutional Sites
Educational and institutional facilities, including schools, universities, TAFEs, libraries, and government buildings, present water damage restoration challenges driven by their unique design features, shared infrastructure systems, large and diverse building populations, regulatory oversight requirements, and the critical need to minimise disruption to ongoing operations. This course addresses each of these factors and provides restoration professionals with practical strat
Introduction to Drying Health Care Facilities
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Introduction to Drying Health Care Facilities
Health care facilities, including hospitals, day surgeries, aged care homes, medical centres, and specialist clinics, are among the most demanding environments for water damage restoration. The combination of immunocompromised patients, life-critical equipment, complex building systems, strict infection control requirements, and ongoing care operations makes health care restoration a specialist discipline. This course addresses the specific design considerations, building sys
Introduction to Drying Hospitality and Lodging Sites
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Introduction to Drying Hospitality and Lodging Sites
Hotels, motels, serviced apartments, and hospitality venues present water damage restoration challenges driven by continuous business operations, guest and staff occupancy, high-value contents, and the reputational impact of extended room downtime. This course covers the business operations impacts of water damage in hospitality settings, room and contents management, structural repair staging, reconstructive constraints, and the specific cleanup standards required in hospita
Introduction to Drying Industrial and Manufacturing Sites
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Introduction to Drying Industrial and Manufacturing Sites
Industrial and manufacturing sites present water damage scenarios of exceptional complexity. Unique production requirements, hazardous materials, complex equipment, and strict regulatory obligations combine to make industrial water damage restoration a specialist discipline. This course covers production impact considerations, hazard communication requirements, reconstitution of industrial operations, the challenges of drying complex industrial materials, and the regulatory c
Introduction to Drying Transportation and Vehicles
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Introduction to Drying Transportation and Vehicles
Vehicle and transportation water damage presents a unique combination of complex material systems, electronics, structural characteristics, and contamination risks that differ significantly from building restoration. This course covers the specific considerations for flooded vehicles, the drying dynamics of vehicle interiors, protection and recovery of contents, monitoring and validation of drying outcomes, and reconstitution procedures before vehicles are returned to service
Introduction to Forensic Investigations for Water Losses
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Introduction to Forensic Investigations for Water Losses
Forensic water damage investigations are conducted to answer specific factual questions about a water loss: what caused it, when it started, how far it spread, and whether the remediation was adequate. This course equips restoration professionals with a systematic forensic methodology, evidence-gathering techniques, failure analysis skills, the ability to present findings professionally, and an understanding of how to establish the financial cost of a loss.
Introduction to IAQ and Mould
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Introduction to IAQ and Mould
This course provides restoration professionals with a working knowledge of how mould affects indoor air quality (IAQ), how airborne mould spreads, and how to contain and remediate it in accordance with IICRC S520 and Australian workplace health standards. Participants will leave with practical skills in containment, air management, and post-remediation monitoring.

Introduction to Improving Indoor Air Quality After Water Damage
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Introduction to Improving Indoor Air Quality After Water Damage
Introduction to Infrared Thermography for Drying
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Introduction to Infrared Thermography for Drying
Infrared thermography is one of the most powerful diagnostic tools available to restoration professionals. The ability to detect moisture trapped behind building surfaces without destructive access reduces costs, accelerates drying decisions, and provides defensible documentation of moisture mapping. This course covers thermal energy fundamentals, infrared camera technologies, moisture detection applications in restoration, safe and correct use of thermography, and result ana
Introduction to Monitoring Air Quality on the Job Site
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Introduction to Monitoring Air Quality on the Job Site
This course develops practical, on-site air quality monitoring skills for restoration technicians. Participants will learn how to identify airborne contaminants, select and operate monitoring equipment, apply safety protocols, and produce compliant field documentation — all within Australian workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements and IICRC best practices.
Introduction to Odour Control and Removal Techniques
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Introduction to Odour Control and Removal Techniques
This course provides restoration and cleaning professionals with the practical knowledge to identify, assess, contain, and eliminate odour in residential and commercial environments. Covering odour chemistry, containment strategies, air purification, counteractants, and surface treatment methods, the course is grounded in real-world application and aligned with IICRC OCT standards and Australian workplace safety requirements. The focus throughout is on source elimination, not
Introduction to Project Management for Water Losses
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Introduction to Project Management for Water Losses
A water damage project that is managed well produces an accurate scope, efficient execution, minimal callbacks, satisfied clients and insurers, and a profitable job. A project that is managed poorly produces the opposite of all of these. Project management in water damage restoration is the application of structured processes — not bureaucracy — to ensure that the right things happen in the right order, by the right people, on time.
Introduction to Psychrometry Science and Calculations
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Introduction to Psychrometry Science and Calculations
Psychrometrics is the science of the physical and thermodynamic properties of moist air. For restoration professionals, it provides the analytical framework for every structural drying decision — from equipment selection and placement to monitoring drying progress and determining when drying is complete. This course covers the psychrometric chart, key calculations, instrumentation, applied drying strategy, and the impact of atmospheric conditions on drying performance, aligne
Introduction to Recovery of Submerged Items and Contents
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Introduction to Recovery of Submerged Items and Contents
The recovery of submerged items and contents presents unique challenges that go beyond standard water damage restoration. Prolonged submersion accelerates material degradation, increases biological contamination levels, and narrows the window for successful restoration. This course covers the systematic evaluation of restorability, recovery logistics, initial preservation actions, cleaning methods for submerged contents, and functionality validation before items are returned
Introduction to Residential Duct Cleaning
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Introduction to Residential Duct Cleaning
Residential duct cleaning is a growing service category within the Australian home services sector. Dirty ductwork degrades indoor air quality, reduces HVAC system efficiency, and — in the case of dryer duct systems — creates a genuine fire hazard. This course introduces the business context, technical knowledge, and equipment operation skills required to provide professional residential duct cleaning services.
Introduction to Restoration of Antiques and Fine Furnishings
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Introduction to Restoration of Antiques and Fine Furnishings
Antiques and fine furnishings require a fundamentally different approach to standard contents restoration. These items often carry significant monetary, historical, and sentimental value, and respond poorly to generic cleaning and drying techniques. This course covers the assessment of material integrity risks, correct handling and transportation procedures, appropriate cleaning technique selection, restorative methodologies aligned with conservation principles, and the role
Introduction to Safety Procedures for Water Damage Work
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Introduction to Safety Procedures for Water Damage Work
Water damage restoration creates a unique combination of overlapping hazards — electrical, biological, chemical, physical, and ergonomic — that can escalate rapidly if not managed with structured safety procedures. This course provides technicians with the practical protocols to assess hazards, select PPE, control exposures, and manage equipment safely in every water damage scenario.
Introduction to Smoke and Soot Damage Restoration
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Introduction to Smoke and Soot Damage Restoration
This course equips restoration professionals with the knowledge to assess, contain, and remediate fire, smoke, and soot damage in residential and commercial buildings. It covers the chemistry of fire dynamics, systematic damage assessment methodology, the behaviour of smoke particulates in structures, the challenges of cleaning smoke-affected surfaces and contents, and odour control methods specific to fire events. Content is grounded in IICRC S700 standards and Australian sa
Introduction to Social Media Marketing
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Introduction to Social Media Marketing
This course takes you through Facebook advertising from first principles to advanced campaign management, specifically applied to cleaning, restoration, and related service businesses in Australia. You will set up a professional Facebook presence, understand ad types and targeting, structure campaigns correctly, manage budget and bidding, analyse performance data, and use advanced tools to maximise your return on ad spend.
Introduction to Structural Drying Concepts
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Introduction to Structural Drying Concepts
This course introduces water damage restoration technicians to the foundational concepts that underpin all structural drying work. It covers the science of how buildings respond to moisture, how drying dynamics operate in real structures, how to monitor drying progress accurately, what equipment systems are available and how they work together, and what standards define successful completion. Every module is directly applicable to job site decision-making. Content is aligned
Introduction to Ultraviolet Light and Fluorescence
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Introduction to Ultraviolet Light and Fluorescence
Ultraviolet (UV) light and fluorescence technologies are practical, field-deployable tools for restoration professionals. UV inspection enables the identification of biological contamination, moisture, and organic residues that are not visible under normal lighting. This course covers the fundamental principles of the UV light spectrum, fluorescence science, the equipment used in restoration, practical applications in water damage inspections, and the complementary technologi
Introduction to Using Personal Protective Equipment
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Introduction to Using Personal Protective Equipment
This course provides cleaning and restoration professionals with practical working knowledge of the personal protective equipment (PPE) used in their daily roles. You will learn to select the right PPE for specific hazards, wear it correctly, maintain it in serviceable condition, and understand its limitations. PPE is the last line of defence in the hierarchy of controls — understanding its correct use is a WHS obligation, not just a best practice.
Introduction to Water Damage Estimating
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Introduction to Water Damage Estimating
An accurate, defensible estimate is the foundation of a profitable water damage job. Estimating errors — missed items, incorrect quantities, wrong unit rates — produce jobs that lose money, create disputes with insurers, or overcharge clients. This course builds the estimation skills that translate inspection findings into accurate scopes and fair, defensible pricing.
Introduction to Water Damage in Commercial Buildings
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Introduction to Water Damage in Commercial Buildings
Commercial water damage events differ from residential losses in scale, complexity, stakeholder management requirements, business interruption impact, and regulatory compliance obligations. A restoration professional who understands the specific characteristics of commercial water damage is better equipped to assess, scope, and manage these high-value, high-complexity jobs to a successful outcome.

Introduction to Water Damage Litigation Support
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Introduction to Water Damage Litigation Support
Introduction to Water Damage Marketing and Sales
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Introduction to Water Damage Marketing and Sales
This course covers the specific marketing and sales skills required to grow a water damage restoration business in Australia. Unlike general marketing courses, every module is tailored to the unique dynamics of restoration work — emergency response, insurance involvement, referral networks, and professional credibility. You will learn to generate leads, close jobs consultatively, deliver exceptional client service, expand your market, and use certification to differentiate yo
Introduction to Water Damage Principles
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Introduction to Water Damage Principles
This course establishes the foundational principles that underpin professional water damage restoration practice. Understanding the science behind moisture behaviour, psychrometrics, microbial risk, and damage assessment allows restoration professionals to make informed decisions on site rather than applying fixed procedures that may not suit the specific conditions of each job.
Introduction to Water Damage Restoration
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Introduction to Water Damage Restoration
This course provides a structured introduction to the complete water damage restoration process for practitioners entering the industry or seeking to formalise their understanding of the field. It covers the end-to-end workflow from site safety through inspection, moisture control, extraction, and equipment setup — providing the operational framework on which all more advanced restoration knowledge is built.
Introduction to Water Extraction Methods
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Introduction to Water Extraction Methods
Water extraction is the most time-critical task in any water damage response. Every minute standing water remains in contact with porous building materials increases absorption depth, extends the drying timeline, and increases secondary damage costs. This course covers the operational fundamentals of professional water extraction: why it matters, how to do it safely, what equipment to use, how to apply the right technique for the material type, and how to manage waste correct
Job Safety and Environmental Analysis (JSEA) Course
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Job Safety and Environmental Analysis (JSEA) Course
A Job Safety and Environmental Analysis (JSEA) is a dynamic, task-specific hazard identification and control tool used before starting work each day. Unlike a SWMS, a JSEA is completed by the crew on site and adapted to actual site conditions. This course covers how to complete a JSEA correctly and embed it as a daily practice in restoration operations.
Large Loss Mastery Course
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Large Loss Mastery Course
The Large Loss Mastery Course is the most advanced operational and business course in the CARSI curriculum. It is designed for experienced restoration professionals who are moving into large loss project management or who are seeking to grow their business into the large loss segment of the Australian restoration market. A large loss event — a water damage event affecting a commercial building, multi-storey complex, or major industrial facility — requires a fundamentally diff
Laser Measurer Assistance Video
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Laser Measurer Assistance Video
This course provides restoration and cleaning technicians with practical instruction on using a laser distance measurer (laser measurer) for field measurement tasks. Accurate measurement is essential for scope documentation, equipment quantity calculation, flooring area determination, and moisture monitoring grid mapping. The laser measurer is one of the most time-saving field tools available to restoration technicians and eliminates the errors associated with tape measure es
Level 1 — Mould Remediation
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Level 1 — Mould Remediation
Level 2 — Mould Remediation
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Level 2 — Mould Remediation
Level 3 — Mould Remediation
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Level 3 — Mould Remediation
Marketing Course
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Marketing Course
This course gives restoration and cleaning business owners a practical toolkit for marketing their services in the Australian market. Covering advertising fundamentals, strategy selection, building a unique selling proposition, Google Ads, and social media content — every module is focused on what you can implement immediately to attract more clients and grow revenue.
Microbe Clean Basic Understanding Course
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Microbe Clean Basic Understanding Course
This course provides cleaning and restoration professionals with a comprehensive, practical foundation in microbiology as it applies to infection control and hygiene work in Australian commercial and residential environments. It covers virus and bacteria biology, cleaning and disinfection chemistry, cross-contamination prevention, PPE selection, WHS documentation, and safe chemical handling — giving technicians everything they need to work safely and compliantly in biological
Microbial Remediation — Core Principles (AMRT-aligned)
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Microbial Remediation — Core Principles (AMRT-aligned)
Assessment, containment, remediation workflow, and post-verification thinking for microbial-affected buildings.
Moisture Meter Course
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Moisture Meter Course
Moisture meters are the primary measurement instrument in structural drying. Every drying decision, every drying goal, every insurance documentation entry, and every clearance determination in water damage restoration depends on accurate moisture meter readings. This course covers the complete operational knowledge required to use moisture meters correctly in the field: how moisture content is measured, the reading process, accuracy assurance, reference scales, temperature ef

Moisture, Mould, and Indoor Air Quality: Understanding the Link
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Moisture, Mould, and Indoor Air Quality: Understanding the Link
Refrigerant Dehumidifiers for Water Loss Restoration
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Refrigerant Dehumidifiers for Water Loss Restoration
The refrigerant dehumidifier is the primary moisture removal tool in structural drying. Understanding how it works, how to size it correctly, how to operate it at peak efficiency, and how to maintain it properly directly determines the speed and cost of every water loss restoration you attend. This course provides the technical grounding needed to use refrigerant dehumidifiers as precision drying tools, not just equipment you put in a room and hope for the best.
Risk Assessment Course
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Risk Assessment Course
Risk assessment is the foundation of every legally compliant WHS management system. This course provides restoration and cleaning professionals with a complete, practical risk assessment framework — from understanding Australian WHS law to building and using a risk matrix, completing a JSEA, writing a SWMS, and conducting genuine consultation with workers. Every module is grounded in real restoration and remediation scenarios.
Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) Course
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) Course
This course equips cleaning and restoration professionals with the knowledge to understand, prepare, and implement Safe Work Method Statements for high-risk work activities. Under Australian WHS legislation, SWMS preparation is a legal requirement before high-risk construction work commences. This course covers what an SWMS is, when it is legally required, how to prepare a compliant and genuinely useful SWMS, and how to implement and review SWMS in a cleaning or restoration b
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Course
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Course
The Safety Data Sheet course provides cleaning and restoration professionals with the knowledge to read, interpret, and apply Safety Data Sheets for every hazardous chemical used in their work. Under Australian WHS legislation, SDS access and worker familiarity is a legal requirement. This course covers what an SDS contains, which sections are most relevant to field operations, how to use SDS information in real chemical exposure situations, and the obligations of both employ
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Course
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Course
This course provides cleaning and restoration professionals with the knowledge to develop, implement, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for their business operations. SOPs are the foundation of consistent quality, safe practice, and scalable business performance. This course covers what SOPs are, why they are essential in a professional cleaning or restoration business, how to write SOPs that are actually used, and how to implement and maintain an SOP system across a
Technician Flow Chart
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Technician Flow Chart
The Technician Flow Chart provides restoration and cleaning technicians with a structured visual decision-making guide for responding to water damage and restoration events from initial attendance through to project completion. The flow chart maps the sequence of decisions and actions that must be taken at each stage of a job, ensuring that no critical step is missed and that each decision is made in the correct order. This course explains how to read and apply the flow chart
Tile Cleaning for Carpet Cleaners
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Tile Cleaning for Carpet Cleaners
Timber Drying Systems Assistance
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Timber Drying Systems Assistance
This course provides practical guidance on drying timber building components and timber floor systems affected by water damage. Timber in Australian buildings — structural framing, subfloor timbers, suspended timber floors, and solid and engineered hardwood floor coverings — responds to moisture in specific ways that require targeted drying approaches. This course equips technicians to assess timber moisture conditions, select appropriate drying methods, manage the drying pro

Using Air Scrubbers and AFDs to Improve Job Site Air Quality
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Using Air Scrubbers and AFDs to Improve Job Site Air Quality
Using ATP to Create Protocols
CARSI · Restoration training · Australia
Using ATP to Create Protocols
ATP (adenosine triphosphate) bioluminescence testing is the industry standard method for verifying surface hygiene after cleaning and disinfection. This course teaches restoration and hygiene professionals how to use ATP meters correctly, how to interpret results, how to establish site-specific benchmarks, and how to build ATP-based cleaning verification protocols that satisfy insurance, regulatory, and client audit requirements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What courses does CARSI offer?
CARSI provides IICRC-aligned continuing education across seven core disciplines: Water Restoration Technology (WRT), Carpet Repair and Reinstallation Technology (CRT), Applied Structural Drying (ASD), Applied Microbial Remediation Technology (AMRT), Fire and Smoke Restoration Technology (FSRT), Odour Control Technology (OCT), and Commercial Carpet Cleaning Technology (CCT). Each course awards IICRC Continuing Education Credits (CECs) upon completion, with automatic tracking and verifiable digital credentials. Our 79 courses range from introductory modules for new technicians through to advanced certification preparation for experienced professionals. All courses are delivered online, allowing Australian restoration technicians to study at their own pace from any location. Course content is reviewed and approved by the IICRC board in the United States before CECs are assigned, ensuring every credit meets international standards.
How do I choose the right IICRC discipline?
Your discipline choice depends on your current role and career goals. Water Restoration Technology (WRT) is the most common starting point, providing foundational knowledge applicable across all restoration work including flood damage, burst pipes, and storm recovery. Carpet Repair and Reinstallation Technology (CRT) suits technicians working in flooring and soft furnishing restoration. Applied Structural Drying () builds on with advanced moisture control techniques for structural elements. Applied Microbial Remediation Technology () covers mould assessment and remediation, an increasingly regulated area across Australian states. Fire and Smoke Restoration Technology () addresses post-fire cleanup and deodorisation. Odour Control Technology () focuses on identifying and neutralising odour sources in residential and commercial settings. Commercial Carpet Cleaning Technology () targets contract cleaners working in commercial environments.