FCITS Class Schedule

E-mail: info@fcits.org

FCITS - located in the Heart of the Floor Manufacturing Industry - Dalton, Georgia
All courses award 2 IICRC-CEC credits.


 

2008 Class Schedule
Class cost is increasing to $1,495 as of January 1, 2009. Take advantage of this year's rate ($1,295) by signing up before January 1.
Carpet Inspector School*

The classes cover all phases of manufacturing, dyeing, latexing, installation, marketing, mill tours, inspecting tools, report writing & more, all from the inspector's point of view. The course covers subfloor/substrate preparation, concrete, wood or plywood, approved and non-approved along with levelers and patch, etc. These courses award 2 IICRC-CEC credits.

2008-2009
Class registration is 8:30 - 9:00 am
Sep 8-12 2008 Nov 3-7 2008
Jan 12-16 2009 Mar 16-20 2009
May 11-15 2009 Jul 13-15 2009
Sep 21-25 2009 Nov 16-20 2009

Inspectors Class Fees: $1495.00
FCITS CCIA Members: $1250.00
Hard Surface Inspector School*

Our Hard surface classes will now include a tour of Shaw's Laminate Plant and their new Installation Procedures and defects training facility. The class also covers wood, laminate, linoleum, vinyl, rubber, rotogravure, ceramics, stones, in all phases of manufacturing, installation , claims handing, report writing, marketing and tools. The course covers sub floor/substrate preparation, concrete, wood or plywood, approved and non-approved along with levelers and patch, etc. These courses award 2 IICRC-CEC credits.

2008-2009
Class registration is 8:30 - 9:00 am
Oct 6-10 2008 Dec 8-12 2008
Feb 23-27 2009 Apr 20-24 2009
Jun 15-19 2009 Aug 24-28 2009
Oct 19-23 2009 Dec 7-11 2009

Inspectors Class Fees: $1295.00
FCITS CCIA Members: $1250.00
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FCITS 2008 Commercial Certification Classes
This class is only for practicing Certified Inspectors

If you are interested in commercial certification you need to mark your calendar!
These classes will be limited to 10 students!

Class Fee: $600.00 CCIA Members $650.00 Non-members

January 24h & 25th
• June 26th & 27th

• October 23rd & 25th

This class will cover all aspects of Commercial Flooring!
Manufacturing
Carpet Tiles
Concrete
Calcium Chloride Testing
Installation
Maintenance
and a lot more...

We will include input from the mills and what they expect out of our inspectors.
These classes also count for re-certification.
Your certification needs to be updated every 2 years.

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Class Registration
Our classes are now being held now at the Ramada Inn and Suites
The room rates are $57.00
Phone: 706.217.6200
The rooms include a King Suite with refrigerator, micro-wave, sitting area with sleeper sofa
A 50% deposit is required, Visa, Mastercard or checks are accepted.
Cancellation must occur at least 2 weeks prior to class, or the deposit will not be refunded.
If you would like to register or for more information on any of these classes
please call us at 800.462.2151
or e-mail me at fcits_nancy@msn.com
Our new address is 1716 Cleveland Hwy. Ste. 700, Dalton GA 30721
  
Re-certification Class Information

FCITS Certification expires 2 years after the original class completion date. FCITS requires that your certification be updated every two years. You will be required to attend an FCITS Class or you can get Continuing education credits on accredited courses only, please check with the office for approved classes.

The workshops in Dalton will be a tour of  Beaulieu's Repair Center where you will be shown how to repair chicken tracks, light line, dark lines, and several other repairs that you can fix. We will also be going to the Beaulieu's installation center where Kenny Downy will be showing you how to check and see if the carpet had been stretched properly, seaming characteristics, proper seaming for residential and commercial, brief description of proper installation procedures and more. We will also have information about Sorona Fiber from Mohawk and more things to be discussed. 2 days full of new information!

In Dalton
  • March 24-25, 2008
  • September 22-23, 2008
  • December 18-19, 2008

Class Fees
Dalton Classes
Class Fee: $600.00 (Non-member)
CCIA member: $550.00
Classes Elsewhere
Class Fee: $650.00 (Non-member)
CCIA member: $600.00

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Re-certification Course by mail
Cost $450.00

We have developed a new re-certification course that will take the place of the re-certification test. In this program you will receive; reading materials, several DVD's, study guide with web information and the re-certification test.

The answers for the test will be found in the information you receive. There will be a time limit of 2 weeks to complete the course. If your certification is about to expire and you can not return to Dalton, please consider this mail/Online course.

PLEASE...IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU
MAINTAIN YOUR CERTIFICATION!!

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Certified Claims Inspectors Association, CCIA
  • Certified Claims Inspection Assoc. is a 2 year membership that includes a listing on the FCITS WEB Site. The listing will include your inspection credentials. The site is free to all in need of consulting services or inspections. As a CCIA member, you'll receive technical information and help on inspections, report writing and more. Future classes will be offered at a discount. The industry newsletter is included with the latest technical information, new product offers (discounted) and other features for the Floor Covering Inspector.  Members also receive a personalized I.D. card.

    The CCIA Registry is a listing of Certified Inspectors in North America current with Flooring Industry Standards and Regulations. This referral service is free to manufacturers, distributors, retailers/dealers (Home Depot and Lowes), installers, cleaners, yarn producers, adhesive suppliers, cushion manufacturers, architects, interior designers, insurance companies, contractors, attorneys, consumers, restaurants, hospitals, municipalities, government facilities, schools, property management companies, national accounts and other associates. FCITS does offer other inspection services. Please contact the office for further information.
  • Membership Fees
    Individual Membership Fee: $400.00 for 2 years*
    Corporate Membership Fee: $550.00 for 2 years*
    *(as of 1/1/2009 - save $100 by enrolling or renewing before January 1)
  • Corporate Membership: this is for a business that will be sending more than one person for certification, they will get discounts for anyone that comes to class and you can get corporate listing in our Registry.
  • A 50% deposit is required, Visa, Mastercard, or checks are accepted.
  • Cancellation must occur at least 2 weeks prior to class, or the deposit will not be refunded.
If you would like to register or for more information on any of these classes
please call us at 800.462.2151
or e-mail me at fcits_nancy@msn.com

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