85 beginner, intermediate, and advanced courses across 7 IICRC disciplines — track CECs online, at your own pace
Not sure where to start, or comparing several courses? Use the guided pathway advisor to choose by trade goal, CEC need, team rollout, or facility risk. Membership gives 100% access to all published courses.
CARSI Specialty Courses Collection
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
CARSI Specialty Courses Collection
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
Specialty Courses & Resources
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
Technology & Inspection Tools
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
Specialty Courses & Resources
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.
Microbial & Infection Control
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
Marketing & Business
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.
Marketing & Business
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.
Marketing & Business
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.
WHS / Compliance
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.
Safety & 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.
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Find out how many Continuing Education Credits you need
CARSI offers IICRC CEC accredited courses 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). Eligible courses carry IICRC Continuing Education Credits (CECs) upon completion, with automatic tracking and verifiable digital credentials. Our 85 courses range from beginner modules for people just starting, through intermediate refreshers and advanced practice modules for experienced professionals. Courses are delivered online, allowing Australian restoration technicians to study at their own pace from any location. Eligible courses show their CEC value so learners can track continuing education progress without implying IICRC delivery status.
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 (ASD) builds on WRT with advanced moisture control techniques for structural elements. Applied Microbial Remediation Technology (AMRT) covers mould assessment and remediation, an increasingly regulated area across Australian states. Fire and Smoke Restoration Technology (FSRT) addresses post-fire cleanup and deodorisation. Odour Control Technology (OCT) focuses on identifying and neutralising odour sources in residential and commercial settings. Commercial Carpet Cleaning Technology (CCT) targets contract cleaners working in commercial environments.
IICRC Continuing Education Credits (CECs) are the industry standard for tracking professional development in the cleaning and restoration sector. IICRC members and certified technicians continue their education through CECs within each certification cycle to maintain their credentials with the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification. Eligible CARSI courses carry a specific CEC value based on course scope and duration. Upon completing a course, your CECs are automatically recorded in your CARSI student dashboard and can be exported for submission to the IICRC. CARSI also provides verifiable digital credentials with a public URL that employers and clients can use to confirm your qualifications. This system ensures your professional development is documented, portable, and recognised internationally across the restoration industry.
