The WoolSafe® Fabric Care Specialist Course is available on-line and is approved for two IICRC CECs for cleaning, restoration or inspector categories. According to Ruth Travis , WoolSafe®’s North American Director, “Previously the course was only offered in a face-to-face format with limited availability to professional cleaners interested in learning more about wool and high-value wool carpet and rug cleaning. Now students throughout the world will have the opportunity to choose to attend a course in person or study on-line.”
Originally established in 1991 by the International Wool Secretariat (the Wool Bureau in North America) - the WOOLSAFE Organization launched an accreditation program for professional carpet cleaners in October of 1998. The WoolSafe® Certified Operator program was created in response to demand from the cleaning and carpet manufacturing industries and to raise the level of expertise in cleaning wool floor coverings.
The WoolSafe® Certified Operator program now operates in Great Britain, Ireland, Australia, Germany and Greece. It is launching in North America as the WoolSafe® Fabric Care Specialist program.
The WoolSafe® Fabric Care Specialist Training Course provides professional cleaners with a convenient and cost effective means for advancing their knowledge of wool-rich carpet, high-value rug and upholstery cleaning. Students are able to complete the course at their own pace from a home or office computer. The course is intended to supplement training received in other courses.
This course is divided into 33 sections or modules and includes subjects such as:
History of Wool Wool Characteristics Wool Yarn Production Wool Cleanability Wool Fiber Structure Limitations of Wool Chemical and Abrasive Damage Specialty Spotting Wool Cleaning-Related Challenges and Solutions WoolSafe® Approved Cleaning Products WoolSafe Program
Each of the 33 modules is followed by self-evaluation multiple-choice questions, which are based on the information presented in the current module. Students simply read each question and select the correct answer from the options provided. The question is graded electronically for immediate feedback. Once the course is successfully completed, students receive a completion certificate to send to the IICRC for two CECs.
At that time, the WoolSafe® Fabric Care Specialist’s company is eligible to apply as a WoolSafe® Approved Service Provider. If accepted, the Service Provider’s contact information is listed on the International Registry at http://www.woolsafe.org and it has permission to use the WoolSafe® Service Provider Mark in all company promotional programs.
Note from Dusty: I have arranged a $20. discount on this coarse for the next few days with the administrators of the class.
Just click this link for more info and a video tutorial of the course.
*The WoolSafe® Mark is a certification mark registered and owned by The WoolSafe® Organization and is issued by them to chemical manufacturers and suppliers to be used on, or in relation to, carpet and furnishing fabric maintenance and protection products which meet defined standards of performance and safety.
PS. This on-line course is not available for my Aussy or NZ friends. For Woolsafe downunder please contact: Colin Nation at office@woolsafe.com.au or phone mobile 0408 966 500 http://www.woolsafe.com.au
Note: This on-line class is VERY GOOD, however I recommend that you take it before you do a hands-on, brick and mortor class as you will learn a LOT about wool.
Here are some details on our upcoming training courses and we have also included the full details of the 3 day Master Rug Cleaner Course part 1 that we are including free ( for a limited time) with our rug and carpet cleaning packages.
Friends, colleagues carpet cleaners and rug specialists I am contacting you to offer you the opportunity to increase your business exponentially and to become a genuine expert in the field of rug cleaning.
The Big Clean is bringing two of the world's foremost rug cleaning experts to the UK direct from the USA. Click here for Rug Cleaning course info on our website
About the instructors
Ellen Amirkhan is a third generation rug cleaning master, Rug Specialist, and Past President of the National Institute of Rug Cleaning. Which means beyond her many certifications and qualifications she has over 100 years of inherited rug cleaning experience and expertise.
Aaron Groseclose, is the current President of MasterBlend, a Certified Rug Specialist, Senior Carpet Inspector, Master Textile Cleaner, industry writer, and instructor with over 30 years experience.
To this date, Ellen and Aaron have instructed over 2,400 students around the world since creating the Oriental Rug Cleaning Institute in 1992. Now, in conjunction with your one stop carpet and rug cleaning supplies retailer and training provider The Big Clean, Ellen and Aaron offer you this introduction to the secrets of the master rug cleaners.
In all honesty rug cleaning instructors do not come any more experienced or expert than this. What we are offering is a once in a lifetime one day course which will introduce you to the secrets of two of the Grand Masters of rug cleaning, such as how they treat incredibly fine and delicate hand knotted rugs and how they remove near impossible stains and odours.
This course can then be followed up later in 2010 by two three day intensive courses where you will have the opportunity to pump your instructors for every last bit of knowledge and expertise. For more information go to the link below or look at The Big Clean website.
Part 1 Details
The Master Rug Cleaner Program is an all-encompassing year of education and mentoring centering around 2 three-day sessions of intensive training on everything you need to successfully start and operate your rug cleaning business. Whether you consider yourself a beginner or an experienced operator, you'll feel you are a Master after participating in our program.
* Part 1-Three days training at The Big Clean, Surrey, * Part 2-Three days advanced training at The Big Clean, Surrey. * Focused training on rug identification: product knowledge is your best marketing tool * Pre-cleaning inspection with hands-on practicality * Machine, hand-woven and hand-knotted construction * Hands-on dusting methods * Hands-on cleaning methods * Silk rug cleaning * Urine decontamination * Fringe treatments * Dye stripping * Quality control * Rug blocking * Identifying problem rugs * Introduction to marketing with Howard Partridge * The most profitable add-on sales * Pricing methods * The three most profitable rug repairs * Plant lay-out * Affordable, efficient chemical and equipment packages * Photographing rugs * Free consultation durring your one-year program * Support with Internet marketing and a professional web site
Upon completion of classroom training and passing the final test, receive Master Rug Cleaner® certification.
Click here for more info on the official Mater Rug Cleaner programme 6 day 2 part course
Part 1 of the master Rug Cleaners programme costs £350+ VAT and can be paid in by a 20% deposit and then 5 equal monthly installments interest free. Pay a 30% deposit and get £50 off!
Part 2 of the Master Rug Cleaners programme will also cost £350+ VAT and upon completion of classroom training and passing the final test, you will receive Master Rug Cleaner® certification and inclusion on the masterrugcleaner.net directory of Master Rug Cleaners.
