The IICRC-approved Apprentice Skills Program Water Restoration (ASPWR) provides basic skills and understanding of water damage restoration. This course prepares students with the essential skills needed to properly perform basic functions on water-damaged environments before attending an IICRC Water Restoration Technician (WRT) course. The ASPWR course is suitable for temp workers, labourers, administrators, those wanting IICRC CECs, plumbers, insurance workers and construction workers.

The Coach8 ASPWR course can be conducted onsite or online. Both the onsite in-person course and the online livestream course are conducted over a 4-hour period.

Participants earn 4 IICRC Continuing Education Credits (CECs) for attending this course.

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

Upon successful completion of this course and passing the exam you will earn a Certificate of Training, not a Certification. If an IICRC Certification is required, we would recommend attending a Coach8 IICRC Water Restoration Technician WRT course, either online or or in person.

To receive your Certificate of Training, 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 this course are only available online.

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 $50 USD, but you can check the IICRC website to ensure that fee is still correct.

Participating in an online livestream Coach8 course and completing an online IICRC examination requires some extra preparation. If you are planning to take an online livestream course with Coach8, please read the important information and requirements on our Livestream Courses page.

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.

Introduction: Basic Water Damage Information

• an understanding of IICRC S500 water restoration standard;
• an understanding of the importance of rapid response;
• basic awareness of the categories of waters (i.e. Category 1, Category 2, Category 3, Hazardous Regulated Materials and Mould);
• identify the type of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the different categories of water;
• understanding of the types of hazards associated with slip and fall, electrical types of hazards, types of hazards associated with viruses, bacteria, and fungi.

Tools & Equipment

• air movers;
• air filtration devices (AFD) and their different filter types (e.g., particulate, VOC);
• dehumidifiers (e.g. refrigerants, desiccants);
• equipment placement and installation;
• truck mount vs. portable;
• soft vs. hard surface wand – demonstrations on how they are used;
• weighted sub-extraction tool – proper usage of how they are used and why.

Moisture meters

• identify a moisture sensor – why & when are they used;
• non-penetrating moisture meters;
• generating moisture meters;
• thermo-hygrometers;
• thermal imaging (IR) cameras.

• Optional IICRC exam with 16 multiple choice questions
• Exam fee is $50 USD but it will be converted to AUD
• Exam is only available online
• The course is available in class and online
• No student prerequisites
• Earn 4 IICRC CECs

Upon successful completion of this course and passing the exam you will earn a Certificate of Training, not a Certification. If an industry certification is required, we would then recommend attending a Coach8 IICRC Water Restoration Technician (WRT) course, either online or in person. Please see our website for upcoming online or classroom dates.