Description
The IICRC Contents Processing Technician (CPT) certification is designed to demonstrate a technician's expertise in the practice of contents recovery and processing procedures. This certification covers the best practices of contents processing based on available technology and resources. Topics include restoration of contents subjected to various sources of contamination as well as inspection, inventorying, wrapping, packing, transport, cleaning science, deodorizing, post-cleaning evaluation, storage, and pack back principles (chain of custody). Upon achieving certification, technicians will be prepared to work as an efficient and effective part of a contents recovery team and have the essential knowledge base to perform and document typical residential or commercial restoration projects involving contents processing from start to finish. They will also be ready to accomplish further advanced training in other IICRC certifications and courses involving specialized training, such as the UFT, CCT, and RCT courses.
Certifying Organization
Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification
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If significant education or training is needed? No
If significant work experience is needed? No
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 1 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No
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Next start
Rolling enrollment
Tuition
$24,500 for the Program
See all 3 Quality Control Inspector programs →Suggested because Contents Processing Technician applies to Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.
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