October Training Event

October 28-29, 2005

2-Day IICRC and ASCR Certified

Exams required for certification.  See below for more information on certifications.

Advanced Contents Restoration Workshop

Join us for 2 days of Hands-On and Interactive Contents Restoration Training!
Learn how to:

• Expand & improve your contents processing division
• Streamline contents-handling systems and processes
• Improve productivity
• Produce consistent results
• Increase profit margins!

Location:

Restoration Alliance Training Facility
1414 Meador Ave   Suite 104
Bellingham, WA  98229
1-877-693-0111

Friday, October 28, 2005

Contents Restoration Management

Workshop Agenda

Facility

• Layout
• Work Stations
• Safety Issues

Personnel

• Chain of Command
• Management
• Customer Service

Equipment, Supplies

• Warehouse and Van Stock Lists
• Job Supplies Checklists
• Increasing productivity and profits with Automated Contents Processing

Systems

• Inventory/Packout Systems- Includes intro to Pack Out Inventory Software
• Art Restoration Considerations
• Estimating
• Job Planning
• Job Staging

Digital Photo Inventory

You will learn how to fully implement this photo inventory system.

• Discover how to organize and streamline your company's contents-handling capabilities.
• Simplify your contents tracking abilities.
• Minimize your liability due to unsubstantiated claims regarding item damage and/or loss.
• Increase your company's marketing ability and presence.  

Saturday, October 29, 2005

Automated Contents Processing

Workshop Agenda

A full day of instruction and hands-on training for:

Ultrasonics Cleaning Procedures

Using Ultrasonics Correctly will allow you to dramatically reduce cleaning times while improving cleaning efficiency.  Restore multiple items simultaneously by using proven assembly-line processing methods.

• Learn how to quickly and safely clean delicate contents such as antiques, collectibles and scheduled items through proper ultrasonic restoration techniques utilizing non-destructive chemicals with minimal item handling.
• We will demonstrate how to remove rust and corrosion from metal tools and parts and prevent re-rusting after cleaning.  You will also learn how to remove tarnish and other oxides from silver, brass and other soft metals.  

Electronics Restoration Training

Learn how to profitably put precision electronics restoration to work for your business. You will learn how to restore a wide variety of contaminated electronic devices to pre-loss condition in-house:

• Process a 35" TV in 25 minutes
• Process a CPU, monitor, keyboard and mouse in less that an hour.
• Learn how to remove the odors embedded in plastics, rubber and other porous materials found within assemblies and housings of electronic items.  

Friday and Saturday, October 28-29, 2005
7:30 AM Registration
Workshop 8:00 AM - 5:00PM

REGISTRATION FEE:

• Full  1 day course - $399.00
• Full 2 day course -  $699.00

$50.00 discount per person if you register by Wednesday, October 19, 2005

Fee breakdown if you want to attend individual modules:

• Contents Restoration Management  - $349.00
• Digital Photo Inventory - $149.00
• Electronics Processing - $249.00
• Ultrasonics Processing -  $249.00

INCLUDES:  Continental breakfast, lunch, snacks and beverages

You will receive:

• Course Materials
• 2 IICRC Continuing Education Credit  (or 1 credit per day)
• 1 ASCR Credit (or .5 credit per day)
• Free 6 month membership to the Restoration Alliance
• Free company listing on RA online directory

Accommodations near our training facility

Val-U Inn  805 Lakeway Dr, Bellingham (360) 671-9600 from $62
(.9 miles) www.bellinghamvaluinn.com

Best Western Lakeway Inn  714 Lakeway Dr, Bellingham (360) 671-1011 From $89 (1 mile) www.bellingham-hotel.com

Ramada Inn 215 N Samish Way Bellingham (360) 734-8830  From $69
(2.3 miles) www.bellinghamramada.com

Bellingham Travelodge  101 N Samish Way Bellingham (360) 733-8280 From $42
(2.2 miles) www.travelodge.com

One client writes:

"Since we attended your seminar last May in Las Vegas we have implemented all of the procedures you taught. We purchased and implemented ultrasonic and electronics cleaning equipment.  Also, the digital photo inventory procedure has been extremely helpful in tracking contents.  As a full-service restoration company we have put ourselves ahead of the other companies in our area.  With in-house control of just about every aspect of our projects, our profits in contents processing have definitely increased significantly.  Keep up the great work."  
Dave Dudley, LeMaster Restoration - Burnsville, Minnesota