Course Description

The Applied Structural Drying Technician (ASD) course teaches effective, efficient and timely drying of water-damaged structures and contents for individuals engaged in property restoration and related professions. This course uses a combination of classroom training and hands-on learning techniques in order to facilitate appropriate decision-making within a restorative drying environment. Much of the training is conducted in a flooded ASD house to provide a relevant and realistic experience that students will understand and remember. This course will enable the participant to obtain IICRC ASD certification.

IICRC WRT certification is a prerequisite for this course.

The Coach8 ASD course can be conducted onsite over a 3-day period.

Participants earn 14 IICRC Continuing Education Credits (CECs) for attending this course.

Lunches and snacks are provided by Coach8.

Please read our Terms and Conditions page for information about payment, cancellations and substitutions.

Examinations and Certification

To receive your certification, you must pass an IICRC examination. If you intend to complete the exam, you must complete a separate exam registration process, which will be provided after registering for the course. Exams for onsite in-person courses are generally held in the classroom after lunch on the final day of the course. Exams for online livestream courses have different arrangements.

Coach8 course registration fees do NOT include IICRC exam registration fees. Exam fees are paid directly to the IICRC separately. The IICRC exam fee for this course is currently $80 USD, but you can check the IICRC website to ensure that fee is still correct.

IICRC Online Exam Registration Guide

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Upcoming courses can be booked and paid for through our Class List page. Please check the Class List page regularly for upcoming IICRC courses in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Adelaide, Perth, Hobart, Darwin, Auckland, and some regional centres. Alternatively, contact us to find out more about IICRC training arrangements that will suit your needs.

Upcoming Classes

IICRC ASD - Applied Structural Drying Technician Course - Onsite

IICRC ASD Course, Brisbane, 16-18 September 2025

$1,815.00

IICRC ASD + WRT Combo Course - Water Damage Restoration Technician + Applied Structural Drying - Onsite

IICRC WRT + ASD Combo Course, Brisbane, 23-27 June 2025

$2,350.00

IICRC ASD Course, Brisbane, 8-10 April 2025

$1,815.00

Booked out

IICRC ASD Course, Brisbane, 18-20 February 2025

$1,815.00

Training in the flooded ASD house provides a realistic experience that students will understand and remember.

ASD Questions and Answers

What is the ASD course?

The IICRC-approved Applied Structural Drying (ASD) course is designed to teach the effective, efficient, and timely drying of water-damaged structures and contents, using comprehensive classroom and hands-on training to facilitate appropriate decision-making within a restorative drying environment.

What is structural drying?

Structural drying is the effective, efficient drying of water affected structures, systems and contents using comprehensive knowledge and tools. The process includes the collection of combined data for utilization of appropriate drying equipment and application of scientific and technical principles of drying. Drying of the building involves understanding the principles of water damage restoration and the fundamentals of drying science. Understanding the building systems, assemblies, and related physical laws to restore a damaged building back to its intended function is a primary objective. The knowledge and understanding of psychrometry and the science behind the drying will assist in tracking the drying progress and the verification of project completion.

Why visit the Coach8 ASD flood house?

This award-winning Brisbane based facility is the only approved IICRC ASD facility of its kind in the southern hemisphere. Recently, the facility was recognised at the ISSA Excellence awards at the ISSA Cleaning and Hygiene Expo for Innovation – Service & Technology and took first place over competitors within this division.

What does the Coach8 ASD flood house look like?

The house is a fully furnished home with large living areas flowing into an open kitchen. There are 2 large bedrooms with walk in robes. The master bedroom has an ensuite. The second level of the home has a beautiful timber floored office space above the sparse but complex basement area. Both of these rooms have differing materials with several complex assemblies for drying purposes.

What flooring materials are used within the Coach8 flood house?

The laundry, kitchen and ensuite are tiled with differing tile surfaces and installation. The bedrooms and living areas are carpeted with different carpets and underlays and installation methods for comparison of extraction. The house also consists of three different timber flooring materials and three different installation methods. There is also vinyl flooring, walling materials and ceilings to be inspected, monitored and dried.

What drying equipment is in the Coach8 flood house?

To accomplish the structural drying, the Coach8 facility has aligned itself with Australia’s best supporting suppliers that have provided the perfect drying equipment for student learning and experiences. Going by the nickname “The Garage” is a room filled with the most recent equipment to hit Australian shores. With over 150 pieces of equipment to choose from, the potential ideas are endless for your next drying strategy.

What is required to attend the ASD course?

Most importantly, you need an attitude to learn! This course will bring to life what you have heard. You also need to have attended and attained the IICRC WRT Certification as a prerequisite for the course.

How long is the ASD course?

The ASD course is available as a 3-day in-classroom experience. It can also be attended as part of a WRT/ASD combined class. The combined class is a 5-day in-classroom experience and cannot be separated. Students who complete the combined class are required to sit 2 exams that week. Exams are optional and cost extra. Coach8 course registration fees do NOT include IICRC exam registration fees. Exam fees are paid directly to the IICRC separately. The IICRC exam fee for this course is currently $70.00 AUD, but you can check the IICRC website to ensure that fee is still correct.

Do I need to bring food when I attend the ASD course?

No. Coach8 has amazing catering. Please make sure you let our team know if you have any dietary requirements beforehand so we can look after your needs.