Career Details

Certified Environmental Drycleaner

Description

CPD must demonstrate their knowledge regarding professional drycleaning and the implements of prescribed drycleaning standards for physical plant facilities and safe equipment operations.

Certifying Organization

Drycleaning & Laundry Institute

Details

If significant education or training is needed? No

If significant work experience is needed? No

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? Unknown year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Yes

Certificates

Certificate name

Master Sewing and Design Professional

Certifying Organization

Association of Sewing and Design Professionals

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Certified Washroom Technician

Certifying Organization

Association for Linen Management

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Certified Garment Care Professional

Certifying Organization

Drycleaning & Laundry Institute

Type

A - Core

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