About This Course

A comprehensive introduction to water damage restoration for operatives working in residential and commercial properties. This course covers the science behind water damage, how to categorise and classify losses, the equipment used in professional drying, and how to document your work to industry standards. Written by experienced restoration practitioners for people doing the job in the field.

What You'll Learn

• Understand the three categories of water and three classes of loss
• Identify the science of evaporation, humidity, and psychrometrics
• Select appropriate drying equipment for different loss scenarios
• Conduct moisture mapping and interpret readings correctly
• Set up and monitor a drying chamber effectively
• Document a water damage loss to industry standards
• Understand when to escalate or refer to specialist contractors
• Apply safe working practices on water-damaged sites

Course Modules

1. Introduction to Water Damage Restoration
2. Water Categories and Loss Classification
3. The Science of Drying — Psychrometrics Explained
4. Drying Equipment — Selection and Placement
5. Moisture Mapping and Monitoring
6. Setting Up and Managing a Drying Chamber
7. Documentation and Reporting Standards
8. Health, Safety, and Safe Working Practices
9. Course Exam — 40 Questions

Exam & Certificate

The course ends with a 40-question multiple choice exam. You must score 75% or above (30/40) to pass. You have unlimited attempts. On passing, your Certificate of Completion is generated immediately and can be printed or saved as a PDF. The certificate includes your name, course title, pass score, and date of completion.