IICRC CPT

IICRC CPT – Contents Processing Technician

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The IICRC Contents Processing Technician (CPT) course provides essential training for professionals responsible for the inspection, cleaning, deodorization, and restoration of contents affected by fire, smoke, water, and other contamination events. This course introduces the principles, procedures, and best practices outlined in the ANSI/IICRC S700 Standard for Professional Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration, with a focus on proper contents handling and processing.

Students will learn how to assess contaminated contents, determine appropriate cleaning and restoration methods, and apply industry-accepted techniques for preserving, restoring, or disposing of items impacted by loss events. The course emphasizes real-world application, documentation, and proper processing workflows used in professional contents restoration projects.

The CPT course is ideal for contents technicians, supervisors, project managers, estimators, and restoration business owners seeking industry-recognized certification or foundational training in contents processing.

Upon successful completion of the course and passing the IICRC certification examination, students are eligible to earn the IICRC Contents Processing Technician (CPT) certification, a widely recognized credential within the cleaning and restoration industry.

During the IICRC Contents Processing Technician course, students will gain practical knowledge and technical understanding in the following areas:

Health and safety protocols
Contamination types and categorization
Contamination characteristics and risks
Contents inspection and assessment procedures
Documentation, estimating, and invoicing best practices
Project preparation and contents processing workflows
Inspection, cleaning, and deodorization tools and equipment
Cleaning solutions and antimicrobial applications
Contents restoration and preservation techniques
Wet cleaning, dry cleaning, and ultrasonic cleaning practices
Proper box packing and item packaging methods

The IICRC Contents Processing Technician (CPT) course provides foundational training in professional contents inspection, cleaning, deodorization, and restoration based on the ANSI/IICRC S700 Standard for Professional Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration. The course covers contamination assessment, contents handling, cleaning methods, safety considerations, and accepted industry practices used in contents restoration projects.

The CPT course is designed for contents processing technicians, supervisors, project managers, estimators, and restoration business owners. It is also appropriate for individuals entering the cleaning and restoration industry who want to specialize in contents restoration.

No prerequisites are required to attend the IICRC Contents Processing Technician course.

Yes. This course is offered through Restoration Certified, an IICRC-approved school, and is taught in accordance with the official IICRC Contents Processing Technician curriculum.

Students who successfully complete the course and pass the IICRC CPT certification exam are eligible to earn the IICRC Contents Processing Technician (CPT) certification. Certification is issued by the IICRC.

Yes. A certification exam is required by the IICRC in order to earn the Contents Processing Technician credential.

Currently, there are 88 multiple-choice questions on the IICRC CPT certification exam.

A minimum score of 75 percent or higher is required to pass the IICRC CPT exam.

The CPT exam is taken online through the IICRC examination platform. Exam access and instructions are provided after successful exam registration.

The IICRC CPT exam fee is $80.00 and is not included in the course registration. All exam fees, administration, and oversight are managed directly by the IICRC.

For the online CPT course, the IICRC requires the exam to be taken within 45 days after course completion. For in-person CPT courses, the hand-written exam is administered immediately following the class.

Yes. The CPT course is considered an entry-level IICRC certification and is suitable for restoration professionals seeking to build or expand their contents restoration skills.

After passing the exam and meeting all IICRC requirements, certification documents are typically issued by the IICRC within 4 to 6 weeks.

Yes. The FSRT course provides IICRC continuing education credits in accordance with IICRC requirements.

Yes. The IICRC Contents Processing Technician certification is widely recognized across the cleaning and restoration industry and is commonly required or recommended by restoration companies, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators.

The IICRC Contents Processing Technician (CPT) course is a strong step toward a career in disaster restoration. Many Restoration Certified students continue their training with IICRC Fire and Smoke Restoration Technician (FSRT), IICRC Odor Control Technician (OCT), IICRC Water Restoration Technician (WRT), or IICRC Health and Safety Technician (HST) courses to broaden their service capabilities.

Being IICRC CPT certified demonstrates professional competency in contents inspection, cleaning, and restoration, supports compliance with industry standards, improves credibility with employers and insurance partners, and enhances career and business opportunities within the restoration industry.