Class Schedule 2011

Education Centers Plus, under the auspices of Fiber Cleaning Schools of America, and Flooring and Textile Seminars of America, offers a variety of classes throughout the year. Some are approved and certified by IICRC, others by ICR. Classes are either one or two days long. All classes start with registration at 7:45AM on the first day with class starting at 8:00AM. If it is a two day class, we start the class at 8AM the second day, as well. We make every effort to have our students out of here between 5:30 and 6PM each day but if you are window shopping in our extensive showroom, we'll be glad to hang around.

Refreshments are provided. We furnish a continental breakfast of bagels, doughnuts, coffee cake or whatever the spirit moves us to get, juice, sometimes fresh fruit, and plenty of hot coffee. Lunch is usually from our favorite local restaurant - either subs - you order which one you want, or pizza - you get what we order. Round out lunch with chips with our special salsa cheese dip and freshly made bakery cookies.

If you are staying over, we can guide you in selecting accomodations nearby. If you are flying in, the airport is right down the street - we'll even send someone to pick you up.

Class: Water Damage Restoration
Certification by: IICRC
Instructor: Paul Lucas
Dates: January 12,13&14 2011---April 14,15 &16,2010-----July 13, 14 & 15, 2011----October 12,13 & 14, 2011
Fee: $349.00 early registration, $395.00 at the door. Additional students from the same company, save $25.00. Class alumni (if you have attended this class before at our center and have the book), $162.00. IICRC test fee additional ($50.00).
Location: Chem Max Corp, 6479 Norton Center Drive, Norton Shores, MI 49441
For more information, call: Education Centers, Plus, 800-344-0221 skrupp@chemmax.com

This course is an important part of any technician's training. Learn how to dry walls and insulation, do a complete inspection, remove standing water, use the science of psychrometry, handle furniture and contents, determine moisture content in building materials, handle and treat sewer damage backups, dry and restore cupped hardwood floors, use moisture meters, treat and prevent mold, mildew and their odors, and communicate with customers and insurance companies.

Class: Odor Control Technician
Certification by: IICRC
Instructor: Paul Lucas
Dates:February 11, 2011--August 12, 2011
Fee: $125.00 early registration, $150.00 at the door. Additional students from the same company, save $15.00. Class alumni (if you have attended this class before at our center and have the book), $55.00. IICRC test fee additional ($50.00).
Location: Chem Max Corp, 6479 Norton Center Drive, Norton Shores, MI 49441
For more information, call: Education Centers, Plus, 800-344-0221 skrupp@chemmax.com

A course for the cleaning technician who wants to handle severe odor problems and learn the latest OSHA requirements on handling clean-up of blood borne pathogens. This is a practical approach in solving problems such as pet urine, dead body, and smoke odors and learning proper decontamination techniques for safe, successful control of the situation.

Class: Spotting Specialist
Certification by: International Certification Registry (Use for IICRC Continuing Education Credits)
Instructor: Paul Lucas
Dates: March 11, 2011---September 16, 2011
Fee: $125.00 early registration, $150.00 at the door. Additional students from the same company, save $15.00. Class alumni (if you have attended this class before at our center and have the book), $55.00.
Location: Chem Max Corp, 6479 Norton Center Drive, Norton Shores, MI 49441
For more information, call: Education Centers, Plus, 800-344-0221 skrupp@chemmax.com

Practical hands-on applications! Try your hand at several types of stains on different types of fibers using all of the various tools and techniques. Training focuses on inspection and testing procedures to ensure safety and to reduce secondary damage to carpet or fabrics.

Class: Color Repair Technician
Certification by: IICRC
Date: N/A at this time
Instructor: Ernest David

Color Sidematch Workshop
N/A at this time
Fee: Color Repair Technician - $249.00 early registration, $299.00 at the door. Additional students from the same company, save $25.00. IICRC test fees additional.
Fee: Color Sidematch Workshop - $149.00
Location: Chem Max Corp, 6479 Norton Center Drive, Norton Shores, MI 49441
For more information, call: Education Centers, Plus, 800-344-0221 skrupp@chemmax.com

NOTE: This class is limited in size. Reserve your space early.

Ernest David, is President and CEO of Americolor Corp., located in Newberg, Oregon. A 20 year veteran in the carpet dyeing industry, he is an IICRC approved instructor, with years of experience teaching color repair and carpet dyeing courses. Mr. David is also a senior member of AATCC. He has written numerous articles for trade magazines, plus training manuals for carpet dyeing, spot and stain removal and carpet cleaning. Considered a pioneer in the industry, Mr. David's classes combine "real life" experiences in carpet dyeing, plus a firm grounding in established facts. He is considered the industry's foremost authority on color mixing, and is the creator of new and innovative technologies. Mr. David is in great demand as an instructor and his classes are always well attended. He doesn't get to west Michigan often, so take advantage of this opportunity to learn from a master in the dye field. Monday & Tuesday, Color Repair Technician Class, Wednesday earn IICRC Continuing Education Credits only.
NOTE: Color Repair training is now a 2 day course, and is required for IICRC Master Cleaning Certification.

Class: Carpet Repair and Reinstallation
Certification by: IICRC
Instructor: Mark Violand
Dates: N/A at this time
Fee: $249.00 early registration, $299.00 at the door. Additional students from the same company, save $25.00.
Location: Chem Max Corp, 6479 Norton Center Drive, Norton Shores, MI 49441
For more information, call: Education Centers, Plus, 800-344-0221 skrupp@chemmax.com

The Carpet Repair and Reinstallation Course (RRT) is a must-have for fire or water damage restoration contractors. Learn how to properly remove wet carpet without destroying it and then reinstall it properly. Find out how to open seams that WILL go back together. Learn how to make the jigsaw puzzle pieces fit back in.

For carpet cleaners, RRT will give you the knowledge you need to increase your profits from your existing customers. You will be able to offer them more complete service when you can repair seams, get rid of bubbles and buckles, make burns or pulled rows in berber look like they never existed, or repair metal strips while you're there to clean their carpet.

Mark Violand started his 28+ year floorcovering career by removing and reinstalling water damaged carpet. His reputation precedes him as northeast Ohio's "go-to" floorcovering inspector, working for carpet, resilient, wood and laminate manufacturers and floorcovering retailers, along with consulting carpet installation contractors.

NOTE: This class is limited in size. Reserve your space early.

Class: Carpet Cleaning Technician
Certification by: IICRC
Instructor: Paul Lucas
Dates: May 12 & 13, 2011---November 10 & 11, 2011
Fee: $249.00 early registration, $299.00 at the door. Additional students from the same company, save $25.00. Class alumni (if you have attended this class before at our center and have the book), $112.00. IICRC test fees additional ($50.00).
Location: Chem Max Corp, 6479 Norton Center Drive, Norton Shores, MI 49441
For more information, call: Education Centers, Plus, 800-344-0221 skrupp@chemmax.com

Carpet Cleaning Technicians are qualified to give an expert opinion on all carpet cleaning methods. Specialized training prepares seminar graduates to evaluate both commercial and residential carpet installations; recommend proper cleaning procedures, using environmentally sound methods, and deliver cleaning results which exceed industry standards.

Class: Upholstery and Fabric Cleaning Technician
Certification by: IICRC
Instructor: Paul Lucas
Dates:June 23&24, 2011----December 1 & 2, 2011
Location: Chem Max Corp, 6479 Norton Center Drive, Norton Shores, MI 49441
Fee: $249.00 early registration, $299.00 at the door. Additional students from the same company, save $25.00. Class alumni (if you have attended this class before at our center and have the book), $112.00. IICRC test fees additional ($50.00).
For more information, call: Education Centers, Plus, 800-344-0221 skrupp@chemmax.com

This course is an important part of your training. Learn how to work with both easy and hard to clean fabrics, and avoid common mistakes. Gain the confidence needed to make upholstery cleaning a profitable part of your business.

Class: Leather Repair & Restoration
Certification by: ICR N/A at this time
Instructor: Tony Wheelwright
Dates: Call us and let us know you're interested in another Leather Class
Location: Chem Max Corp, 6479 Norton Center Drive, Norton Shores, MI 49441
Fee: $750.00 registration, Additional students from the same company, save $25.00.
For more information, call: Education Centers, Plus, 800-344-0221 skrupp@chemmax.com

If you've ever thought about diversifying, Harry Hide's three day Leather Restoration Seminar offers a unique gateway into a virtually untapped market. Leather is used in everything from furniture to clothing to automobiles and airplanes to luggage and more. It all wears eventually. People tire of looking at the same old colors. The high replacement costs of quality leather products creates a high demand for the lucrative art of leather restoration. Whether as an add-on service or as a stand-alone business, leather restoration professionals can demand top dollar for their skills.

Imagine adding $1000 per day to your operation. Tony Wheelwright (a.k.a. Harry Hide) will show you how. Operating the largest cleaning operation in Winnipeg, Canada, Harry routinely invoices $1000 in leather restoration work each and every day. If you live in an area with a short carpet cleaning season, you can appreciate this exceptional, year-around revenue generator, with little or no competition.