Career Details

Certified Garment Care Professional

Description

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? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Washroom Technician

Certifying Organization

Association for Linen Management

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

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Certifying Organization

Drycleaning & Laundry Institute

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

National Certification for Flexographic Press Operators

Certifying Organization

The National Council for Skill Standards in Graphic Communications

Type

A - Core

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