Flood & Water Damage Restoration — Online Course
Flood & Water Damage
Restoration Course
The complete UK training programme for flood and water damage restoration professionals. 18 modules, 5 CPD hours, 7 PDF downloads — Foundation, Practitioner, and Advanced.
⭐ Best value: get all 18 modules for £175 — save £50
Get the Full Bundle — £175Or start with the Foundation Course — £125 ↓
3–5 CPD hours · Self-paced · UK-compliant · Assessed & certified · Instant access
Flood and water damage restoration is one of the most technically demanding — and most lucrative — disciplines in the cleaning and property care industry. Done correctly, it protects buildings, contents, and the health of occupants. Done incorrectly, it leads to structural damage, mould growth, insurance disputes, and serious liability.
This course gives you the knowledge to work to the highest professional standard — from initial site assessment and moisture measurement through to structural drying, insurance documentation, and advanced scope writing. Whether you are new to restoration or looking to formalise and expand your skills, there is a tier designed for you.
Full Bundle — Save £50
Get the Foundation, Practitioner, and Advanced tiers together. Everything in one purchase — all 18 modules, all 7 PDF downloads, three progressive exams, and 5 CPD hours.
- All 18 modules — Foundation + Practitioner + Advanced
- All 7 professional PDF templates and tools
- Three progressive exams (30, 35, and 40 questions)
- 5 CPD hours cumulative — Advanced Certificate on completion
- Lifetime access — study at your own pace
Instant access after purchase · Create your free CCMTec account before purchasing
Three Tiers — One Progressive Programme
Not ready to commit to the full programme? Start with the Foundation and add tiers as your career develops. Already have the Foundation? Add Practitioner or Advanced at any time for £50 each.
Foundation Course
£125- 10 modules (Modules 1–10)
- 30-question self-marking exam
- 70% pass mark — 3 CPD hours
- 3 PDF downloads
- Water categories & contamination
- Moisture measurement & drying science
- Structural drying techniques
- Mould identification & remediation
Already have the Foundation?
Add Practitioner below for £50
Practitioner Add-On
£50- 4 modules (Modules 11–14)
- 35-question cumulative exam
- 75% pass mark — 4 CPD hours total
- 5 PDF downloads total
- Contents restoration & pack-out
- Sewage & biohazard response
- Insurance documentation
- Quoting & pricing jobs
For those who already have
the Foundation Course
Advanced Add-On
£50- 4 modules (Modules 15–18)
- 40-question cumulative exam
- 80% pass mark — 5 CPD hours total
- 7 PDF downloads total
- Thermal imaging diagnostics
- Drying validation & clearance
- Building a restoration business
- Advanced insurance scoping
For those who already have
Foundation + Practitioner
What’s Included in Each Option
| Foundation £125 |
+ Practitioner +£50 |
+ Advanced +£50 |
Full Bundle £175 ⭐ |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modules included | 1–10 | 11–14 | 15–18 | All 18 |
| CPD hours | 3 | 4 total | 5 total | 5 total |
| PDF downloads | 3 | 5 total | 7 total | All 7 |
| Exam questions | 30 | 35 | 40 | All 3 exams |
| Pass mark | 70% | 75% | 80% | Progressive |
| Insurance & claims modules | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Thermal imaging & diagnostics | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Advanced scope writing & negotiation | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business building & scaling | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Total cost | £125 | £175 | £225 | £175 — save £50 |
The Full Bundle costs the same as Foundation + Practitioner — you get Advanced for free.
What the Foundation Covers
Introduction to Flood & Water Damage Restoration
Water categories, the UK regulatory landscape, and roles and responsibilities on a restoration site.
Water Categories & Contamination Levels
Category 1, 2, and 3 in depth, cross-contamination prevention, and the contamination escalation flowchart.
Health & Safety in Flood Restoration
COSHH 2002, PPE, Manual Handling Regs 1992, HSE 5-step risk assessment, and lone worker considerations. Includes the Flood Site Risk Assessment Template.
Site Assessment & Damage Scoping
Moisture mapping, affected materials, documentation, and the Site Assessment Checklist PDF.
Moisture Measurement & Monitoring
Pin and pinless meters, thermo-hygrometer, drying targets, and moisture logging.
Drying Science & Psychrometrics
Evaporation, humidity, psychrometric charts, GPP, and dew point explained with worked examples.
Drying Equipment — Dehumidifiers
Refrigerant vs desiccant, placement, and capacity calculations.
Drying Equipment — Air Movers & Negative Air
Axial vs centrifugal, airflow patterns, and HEPA filtration.
Structural Drying Techniques
Walls, floors, ceilings, cavity drying, screed drying, and timber drying.
Mould — Identification, Risk & Remediation
Growth conditions, species identification, IICRC S520, containment, and antimicrobial treatment.
What the Practitioner Add-On Covers
Contents Restoration & Pack-Out Procedures
Salvageable vs non-salvageable, pack-out documentation, electronics and documents. Includes the Contents Inventory & Pack-Out Log.
Sewage & Biohazard Flood Response
Category 3 protocols, PPE, Environmental Protection Act 1990, and waste carrier licensing.
Insurance, Documentation & Claims Support
Loss adjusters, scope of works, moisture logs as legal documents, and variation orders. Includes the Drying Log & Monitoring Report Template.
Quoting & Pricing Flood Restoration Jobs
Day rate vs scope-based pricing, equipment costs, labour, and insurer vs private quotes. Includes the Flood Restoration Quote Template.
What the Advanced Add-On Covers
Building a Flood Restoration Business
BDMA/IICRC accreditations, insurance, van setup, marketing to loss adjusters, scaling, and employer responsibilities.
Thermal Imaging & Advanced Moisture Diagnostics
FLIR cameras, thermogram interpretation, delta-T requirements, and hidden moisture detection.
Drying Validation, Clearance Testing & Sign-Off
IICRC S500 drying goals, air sampling, clearance reports, and client sign-off. Includes the Drying Clearance Report Template.
Advanced Insurance Work — Scoping, Negotiation & Disputes
Full scope writing, line-item pricing, negotiating with loss adjusters, variation orders, and dispute resolution. Includes the Scope of Works Template.
What You Will Be Able to Do
Conduct a professional site assessment, classify the water category, map moisture, and scope the damage accurately.
Select and deploy the right equipment, apply psychrometric principles, and achieve validated drying to IICRC S500 standards.
Apply COSHH, PPE, manual handling, and biohazard protocols correctly on every job.
Write scopes, maintain moisture logs as legal documents, manage variation orders, and negotiate with loss adjusters.
Price restoration jobs accurately — day rate, scope-based, insurer, and private — and justify every line item.
Understand BDMA/IICRC accreditation, van setup, marketing to loss adjusters, and the path to scaling your restoration operation.
Built for Restoration Professionals at Every Stage
✓ New entrants to restoration — cleaners adding water damage to their services who need a solid technical foundation.
✓ Working restorers wanting to formalise their skills, fill knowledge gaps, and earn CPD hours.
✓ Experienced restorers and business owners working with insurers who need advanced scoping, negotiation, and dispute resolution skills.
✓ Carpet and general cleaners looking to expand into a higher-value, specialist service area.
“Flood restoration is where the real money is in this industry — but only if you know what you are doing. The difference between a restorer who gets paid properly and one who gets underpaid or disputes every job comes down to knowledge, documentation, and professionalism. That is exactly what this course is built to give you.”
Mick Bullous Founder, CCMTec LTD · 35 Years in the TradeBuilt to UK Standards Throughout
All content is referenced against current UK legislation and industry standards: HSE | COSHH Regulations 2002 | Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 | Environmental Protection Act 1990 | Management of H&S at Work Regulations 1999 | PUWER 1998 | IICRC S500 (Water Damage Restoration) | IICRC S520 (Mould Remediation) | BDMA Code of Practice.
This course contributes CPD hours upon satisfactory completion of each tier exam. Certificates are assessed, not automatic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to buy the Foundation first?
Yes — the Foundation is the entry point for the programme. The Practitioner and Advanced tiers build directly on Foundation content. If you want everything, the Full Bundle is the best value at £175.
Can I do the Advanced without the Practitioner?
The tiers are designed to be taken in order — Foundation, then Practitioner, then Advanced. Each exam is cumulative and covers all previous modules, so the progression is important.
How long do I have access?
Lifetime access. Once you purchase, the course is yours to revisit at any time. There are no time limits or subscription fees.
How does the exam work?
Each tier has a self-marking multiple choice exam. You get your result instantly. If you do not pass first time, you are welcome to resubmit — CCMTec will provide feedback to help you improve.
What certificate do I receive?
You receive a CCMTec Certificate of Completion for each tier passed. The Advanced certificate confirms 5 CPD hours cumulative. Certificates are assessed, not automatic — you must pass the exam.
Do I need a CCMTec account?
Yes — course content is delivered through your CCMTec account. Create your free account here before purchasing, using the same email address you will use at checkout.
Is this course suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Foundation is designed for new entrants to restoration — no prior experience is required. It starts from the basics and builds systematically through to advanced techniques.
Why is the Full Bundle better value?
Buying Foundation + Practitioner + Advanced separately costs £225. The Full Bundle is £175 — you save £50, which is effectively getting the Advanced Add-On for free.
Get the Full Bundle — £175
All 18 modules, all 7 PDF downloads, 5 CPD hours, and three progressive exams — for £50 less than buying separately.
Or start with the Foundation Course at £125 · Create your free CCMTec account before purchasing