WRT 8/3/26 – 8/6/26 | Online

The IICRC Water Damage Restoration Technician (WRT) course is the foundational certification for the restoration industry. It provides the scientific and procedural framework necessary to manage water intrusion projects from the initial emergency call to final structural drying.

What the WRT Course Covers

The curriculum is based on the IICRC S500 Standard, the “bible” of professional water restoration. Key areas of study include:

• The Science of Drying (Psychrometrics): Understanding how temperature, humidity, and airflow interact to remove moisture from different materials.
• Categories & Classes of Water: Identifying the source of water (e.g., “Clean” Category 1 vs. “Grossly Contaminated” Category 3) and the complexity of the evaporation required.
• Moisture Detection: Hands-on training with moisture meters, thermal imaging (IR cameras), and sensors to map “hidden” water behind walls or under floors.
• Microbial Growth & Safety: Protocols to prevent mold growth and ensure technician safety through proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and containment.
• Equipment & Documentation: Proper deployment of air movers and dehumidifiers, and how to create the drying logs required by insurance carriers.

Why Professional Restorers Should Take WRT with Greg Anderson

1. Professional Credibility & “Street Cred”

Certification is a badge of honor that distinguishes a professional from an untrained “guy with a shop vac.” It signals to clients that you follow a verified, national standard of quality.

2. Insurance & Adjuster Alignment

Most insurance carriers and third-party administrators (TPAs) require WRT certification to stay on their “preferred vendor” lists. The course teaches you the specific terminology (like “grains per pound” or “vapor pressure”) needed to justify your drying plan to an adjuster and ensure your invoices get paid.

3. Liability Reduction

Improperly dried structures lead to mold, rot, and secondary damage. WRT training teaches the “Standard of Care,” which provides a legal and professional defense that you performed the work according to industry-accepted science, significantly reducing the risk of lawsuits.

4. Prerequisite for Advanced Certifications

The WRT is the mandatory “gatekeeper” course. You cannot move on to more advanced designations, such as Applied Structural Drying (ASD) or Applied Microbial Remediation Technician (AMRT), without it.

5. Efficiency and Profitability

By understanding the science of drying, technicians can dry structures faster and more effectively. This allows a company to turn over equipment more quickly, take on more jobs, and reduce the need for costly “re-dos” or demolition.