Barker-Hammer

IICRC Trauma & Crime Scene Restoration (TCST) with Bloodborne Pathogens
2026-09-15 08:00 - 2026-09-16 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Barker Hammer, 4565 W 77th Street, Edina, MN, 55435, United States
IICRC Trauma and Crime Scene Restoration Technician (TSCT) with Bloodborne Pathogens
8am-4:30pm Daily
The Trauma and Crime Scene Technician (TCST) provides specific information for the proper maintenance and cleaning of trauma and crime scenes. Decontaminating specialist emphasis is placed on health and safety requirements. Including the hands-on donning and doffing of PPE and creating a hazard assessment of the area, structural remediation; cleaning and demoing, contents remediation containing cleaning and disposal, and the cleaning and disposal of vehicles and industrial machinery including lockout, tagout, and working with industrial site officers. Cleaning and demo equipment will be discussed along with the laws regarding hazardous waste, transport, storage, and disposal.
This is a 2-day course
The exam fee is $80.00 and is a separate charge paid to the IICRC.
Note: Bloodborne Pathogens has been incorporated into this seminar at no extra cost. You can receive 2 certifications for this class. The Bloodborne Pathogens Certification is good for 1 year.
September 15 & 16, 2026
Instructor: Randy Pierce
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Pre-Registration – $385 if paid by 09/01/2026
Registration – $425
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Cancellation Policy: In the event of a cancellation, a 14-day notice is required. Students that cancel 14-days prior to class have the option for someone to come in their place, transfer to another class (in the same calendar year) of equal or lesser value or receive a 50% credit.
The definition of a “no-call, no-show” is someone who does not communicate their absence within 2 hours of class. There are no transfers or refunds for no-call, no-shows.
If a student registered for class can no longer attend class and you want to send someone in their place, a 3-day notice is required.
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IICRC Upholstery & Fabric Cleaning Technician (UFT)
2026-09-17 08:00 - 2026-09-18 16:30
IICRC Upholstery & Fabric Cleaning Technician (UFT)
8am-4:30pm Daily
The Upholstery and Fabric Cleaning Technician (UFT) course covers upholstery fiber categories, fiber identification, and testing, manufacturing of the fiber and fabric, the chemistry of cleaning, upholstery cleaning methods, protections, spotting, and potential problems. A student will have specific knowledge about fabric and fiber content, as well as furniture construction. This enables students to identify limitations and potential cleaning-related problems, on a given piece of upholstery.
September 17 & 18, 2026
Instructor: Randy Pierce
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Pre-Registration – $325 if paid by 09/01/2026
Registration – $375
Receive 14 IICRC Continuing Education Credits.
The exam fee is $80.00, due at the time of the exam, and is paid directly to the IICRC.
Cancellation Policy: In the event of a cancellation, a 14-day notice is required. Students that cancel 14-days prior to class have the option for someone to come in their place, transfer to another class (in the same calendar year) of equal or lesser value or receive a 50% credit.
The definition of a “no-call, no-show” is someone who does not communicate their absence within 2 hours of class. There are no transfers or refunds for no-call, no-shows.
If a student registered for class can no longer attend class and you want to send someone in their place, a 3-day notice is required.
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IICRC Floor Care Technician (FCT) Seminar
2026-09-24 08:00 - 2026-09-25 16:30
IICRC Floor Care Technician (FCT) Course
8am-4:30pm Daily
The Floor Care Technician course is a two-day class designed to give you the knowledge and skills needed to perform hard floor care. The class includes a definition of floor covering types, to include:

Resilient (LVT, VCT, Sheet vinyl, rubber, linoleum, VAT & others).
Natural stone floors (marble, limestone, granite, slate & others).
Ceramic, porcelain, quarry tile, saltillo, terra-cotta, terrazzo, concrete, and more.
Also included is a handful of specialty floors such as: ESD, glass, metal and others.

Attendees will also learn about the equipment, supplies, methods, techniques, and cleaning procedures related to each of these floor coverings. It is taught in an energetic, humorous, and easy to comprehend style that the students enjoy.
Learn about:

The floor care industry.
The importance of cleaning for health, safety, and appearance.
The knowledge, skills and attitude needed to be successful.
The science of cleaning – the detergency process.
The equipment.
Materials and supplies used to perform hard surface floor care.
How to perform the procedures safely, efficiently, and effectively.

September 24 & 25, 2026
Instructor: Bob Merkt
Pre-Registration – $349 if paid by 09/10/2026
Registration – $379
Receive 14 IICRC Continuing Education Credit (CECs)
The exam fee is $80.00 and is a separate charge paid to the IICRC.
Cancellation Policy: In the event of a cancellation, a 14-day notice is required. Students that cancel 14-days prior to class have the option for someone to come in their place, transfer to another class (in the same calendar year) of equal or lesser value or receive a 50% credit.
The definition of a “no-call, no-show” is someone who does not communicate their absence within 2 hours of class. There are no transfers or refunds for no-call, no-shows.
If a student registered for class can no longer attend class and you want to send someone in their place, a 3-day notice is required.
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IICRC Carpet Cleaning (CCT) Seminar
2026-10-05 08:00 - 2026-10-06 16:30
IICRC Carpet Cleaning Technician (CCT) Class – Hybrid
8am-4:30pm Daily
*This class can be live streamed, please clarify if you want to take this class in-person or online.*
The IICRC Carpet Cleaning Technician (CCT) course is designed to teach the art and science of carpet cleaning to professional service providers, as well as others in related industries. Emphasis is placed on practical application; identifying fiber, yarn and carpet constructions, style types and finishes, soiling conditions, cleaning science and methodology, and other issues and concerns faced by individuals who maintain and clean installed broadloom carpet. Coupled with on-the-job training and field experience. Students should be adequately prepared to perform carpet cleaning techniques and procedures. They also should be adequately prepared to accomplish further training in other IICRC-approved courses, which require CCT as a prerequisite. The course is designed to cover pre-inspection, fabric identification, basic cleaning chemicals and equipment, and proper cleaning techniques and procedures with a residential and light commercial emphasis. (2-day course; 14 hours, not including exam time, lunch and breaks)

Introduction to Carpet Cleaning.
The Nature of Construction, Fiber types, identification and construction.
The Appearance of Clean Carpet and Removing Soil.
The Science and Chemistry Behind Cleaning.
Key Safety and Environmental Regulatory Compliance.
Equipment and Supplies.
13 Point Process of what to do on the job.
Trouble Shooting, Problems, Causes, and Prevention.

Why Is Attending Carpet Cleaning School Beneficial?
There are thousands of restoration services throughout the country, and those looking to improve their skills should look into carpet cleaning school. Courses and seminars can benefit a technician and prevent costly mistakes. Most courses are only one to two days long, and the information they provide is invaluable. With the availability of the internet, just about anyone can learn tips and tricks on how to clean something, but certified technicians will offer the best results.
But what makes carpet cleaning school so beneficial?
People who reach out to a cleaning service do so because they are afraid of making the problem worse. Technicians who take a course will learn the science behind carpet fiber types, cleaning agents, and equipment needed to tackle various situations.
October 5 & 6, 2026
Instructor: Craig Jasper
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Pre-Registration – $325 if paid by 09/21/2026
Registration – $375
Receive 14 IICRC Continuing Education Credits.
The exam fee is $80.00 and is paid to the IICRC.
Cancellation Policy: In the event of a cancellation, a 14-day notice is required. Students that cancel 14-days prior to class have the option for someone to come in their place, transfer to another class (in the same calendar year) of equal or lesser value or receive a 50% credit.
The definition of a “no-call, no-show” is someone who does not communicate their absence within 2 hours of class. There are no transfers or refunds for no-call, no-shows.
If a student registered for class can no longer attend class and you want to send someone in their place, a 3-day notice is required. If the new student can no longer attend, this is considered a no-call, no-show.
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IICRC Water Restoration Technician (WRT) Seminar - Hybrid
2026-10-07 08:00 - 2026-10-09 16:30
IICRC Water Restoration Technician (WRT) Seminar – Hybrid
*In Person or Live Stream*
October 7 – 9, 2026
Instructor: Craig Jasper
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Pre-Registration – $450 if paid by 09/21/2026
Registration – $500
Receive 14 IICRC Continuing Education Credits.
The exam fee is $80.00 and is paid to the IICRC on the day of testing.
*Limited to 20 Students In-Person*
The Water Damage Restoration Technician course is designed to teach restoration personnel that performs remediation work to give them a better concept of water damage, its effects, and techniques for drying of structures. This course will give residential and commercial maintenance personnel the background to understand the procedures necessary to deal with water losses, sewer back-flows, and contamination such as mold. (3-day course; 19 hours, not including exam time, lunch, and breaks.)
• Extraction: Preventing Damage, Protecting the Carpet, Equipment & Techniques.
• Emergency Response
• Preparation Before Responding
• Antimicrobials and Biocides
• Detailed Inspection: Methods, Monitoring & Metering Tools
• Increasing the Rate of Evaporation:
• Psychometric Chart, Air & Material Interactions, and Managing Vapor Pressure
• Evaluating Dehumidifier Performance with Grain Pressure
• Pressurization
• Drying Material Types and Procedures
• Equipment Setup: Rate of Evaporation, Electricity, Managing Heat
• Daily Procedures: Monitoring, Documentation, Successful Decisions, and Microbiology.
Cancellation Policy: In the event of a cancellation, a 14-day notice is required. Students that cancel 14-days prior to class have the option for someone to come in their place, transfer to another class (in the same calendar year) of equal or lesser value or receive a 50% credit.
The definition of a “no-call, no-show” is someone who does not communicate their absence within 2 hours of class. There are no transfers or refunds for no-call, no-shows.
If a student registered for class can no longer attend class and you want to send someone in their place, a 3-day notice is required. If the new student can no longer attend, this is considered a no-call, no-show.
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IICRC Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration Technician (FSRT) Seminar - Hybrid
2026-10-21 08:00 - 2026-10-22 16:30
IICRC Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration Technician (FSRT) Seminar – Hybrid
*In Person or Live Stream.*
The Fire and Smoke Restoration Technician (FSRT) course concentrates on technical procedures for successfully completing the restoration of fire and smoke-damaged environments. Students will learn how to combine technical procedures with a practical approach to managing the job site and how that relates to pricing the job.
October 21 & 22, 2026
Instructor: Craig Jasper
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Pre-Registration – $325 if paid by 10/07/2026
Registration – $375
Receive 14 IICRC Continuing Education Credits
Test fee $80 paid at the time of testing to the IICRC.
Cancellation Policy: In the event of a cancellation, a 14-day notice is required. Students that cancel 14-days prior to class have the option for someone to come in their place, transfer to another class (in the same calendar year) of equal or lesser value or receive a 50% credit.
The definition of a “no-call, no-show” is someone who does not communicate their absence within 2 hours of class. There are no transfers or refunds for no-call, no-shows.
If a student registered for class can no longer attend class and you want to send someone in their place, a 3-day notice is required.
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IICRC Odor Control Technician (OCT) Seminar - Hybrid
2026-10-23 08:00 - 16:30
IICRC Odor Control Technician (OCT) Seminar – Hybrid
*In Person or Live Stream*
The Odor Control Technicians course covers olfaction and odor, odor sources, detection process, theory of odor control, equipment, chemical options, and applications. The student will learn how to address odors caused by biological sources such as decomposition, urine contamination and mold combustion sources such as fire and smoke damage, and chemical sources such as fuel oils spill and volatile organic chemicals.
October 23, 2026
Instructor: Craig Jasper
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Pre-Registration – $205 if paid by 10/07/2026
Registration – $255
Receive 7 IICRC Continuing Education Credits
The exam fee is $80 and is due to the IICRC at the time of testing.
*Limited to 20 students in-person*
Cancellation Policy: In the event of a cancellation, a 14-day notice is required. Students that cancel 14-days prior to class have the option for someone to come in their place, transfer to another class (in the same calendar year) of equal or lesser value or receive a 50% credit.
The definition of a “no-call, no-show” is someone who does not communicate their absence within 2 hours of class. There are no transfers or refunds for no-call, no-shows.
If a student registered for class can no longer attend class and you want to send someone in their place, a 3-day notice is required.
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IICRC Applied Microbial Remediation (AMRT) Seminar
2026-11-10 08:00 - 2026-11-13 16:30
IICRC Applied Microbial Remediation Technician (AMRT) Seminar
Note: You must be actively certified in IICRC Water Restoration (WRT) to attend this class.
November 10 – 13, 2026
Instructor: Ken Sellers
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Registration – $1,100
Receive 14 IICRC Continuing Education Credit (14 hours of CEC’s)
Test fee $150 paid online prior to class
*Limited to 20 Students*
The Applied Microbial Remediation Technician course covers mold and sewage remediation techniques to individuals engaged in property management, property restoration, IEQ investigations or other related professions. Emphasis will be placed on teaching mold and sewage remediation techniques to individuals who will perform these procedures in the field. Course graduates will be adequately equipped to perform remediation services, while protecting the health and safety of workers and occupants.
Environmental Microbiology
Moisture and its Effect on Structure and Contamination
Documents and Regulations
Marketing Microbial Remediation Services
Health & Safety
Contract Legal Issues
Antimicrobial, Biocides and Biostats
Microbial Remediation Sampling, Protocol and Quality Control
Containment, Air Pressure and Air Changes
Structure Mold Remediation – Work Practices
Structure Sewage Remediation
Contents
HVAC Systems
Cancellation Policy: In the event of a cancellation, a 21-day notice is required. Students that cancel 21-days prior to class have the option for someone to come in their place, transfer to another class (in the same calendar year) of equal or lesser value, or receive a 50% credit.
The definition of a “no-call, no-show” is someone who does not communicate their absence within 2 hours of class. There are no transfers or refunds for no-call, no-shows.
If a student registered for class can no longer attend class and you want to send someone in their place, a 3-day notice is required.
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