|
Carpet Basics: History and Installation
|
|
Understand the vast world of carpet, learn how carpets are made, explore the most effective methods of carpet installation, and learn how a manufacturer’s recommendations and training affects how a specified carpet is installed to the satisfaction of the end user.
|
|
This course explains the history of carpet, its various types of construction, and how to properly install them. Substrate preparation, jobsite preparation and installation methods are also examined. Finally, participants are educated on how to choose a contractor that is skilled and trained to handle a hardwood project with professionalism.
|
|
Various INSTALL Instuctors
|
|
Classroom Instruction / Lecture with multi-media
|
|
Entry Level (recognition/recall/comprehension)
|
|
|
|
|
5 Technical Knowledge
5.8 Floorcoverings
|
|
|
|
|
 |
Urethane Grout Technology (H&S)
Instructors:
Jim Caron
Course Number:
40368
| Ceu's:
0.1
Learn the new ANSI 168 specifications and requirements for all grout types. Gain knowledge of each type of grout and their limitations. Understand main criteria for selecting grouts for projects. Gain knowledge of what type of grouts can contribute to LEED projects.
|
|
|
Specifying Flooring for Healthcare Environments
Instructors:
Multiple Staff
Course Number:
40257
| Ceu's:
0.1
Identify principles of evidence-based design for healthcare spaces. Explain how rubber and vinyl flooring supports evidence-based outcomes in healthcare environments. Discuss how flooring can contribute to environmental stewardship in healthcare spaces.
|
|
|
NSF/ANSI 140: Sustainability Assessment for Carpet (H&S/W)
Instructors:
Multiple Staff
Course Number:
40436
| Ceu's:
0.1
State benefits of environmental standards. Describe five functional areas identified by the Joint Committee as being essential for producing sustainable carpet. Explain NSF/ANSI 140. Use NSF/ANSI 140 effectively to specify carpet.
|
|
|
Flooring for Healthcare: An Evidence Based Design Approach (H&S/W)
Instructors:
Multiple Staff
Course Number:
40411
| Ceu's:
0.1
Explore principles of evidence-based design and how they apply to flooring selection. Discuss various design considerations. Review and understand flooring implications on healthcare environments. Provide specifiers the knowledge and tools to make thorough and informed evaluations.
|
|
|
Seal of Approval Testing Program
Instructors:
Multiple Staff
Course Number:
40444
| Ceu's:
0.1
Describe purpose of CRI’s Seal of Approval (SOA) program. Explain products/services in SOA. Explain SOA test criteria. Select appropriate SOA product for carpet cleaning/maintenance. Understand need to include SOA. Know where to find SOA information and how to compare/contrast cleaning products.
|
|
|
How to Specify Carpet for Healthcare Facilities (H&S)
Instructors:
Paul Young
Course Number:
40383
| Ceu's:
0.2
Participants will identify key terms associated with carpet for healthcare facilities. Understand challenges/aspects of evidence based solutions for flooring. Describe how to create environment which enhances healing/wellbeing. Understand carpet construction, aspects of maintaining product, etc.
|
|
|
Fibers and Yarns
Instructors:
CRI Members and Staff
Course Number:
40062
| Ceu's:
0.1
Describe the fiber manufacturing process. List the benefits of various fibers. Explain how yarns are processed. State the characteristics of fibers and yarns. Distinguish between various fibers and yarns.
|
|
|
CEU 502 Carpet in Acute Care Facilities (W)
Instructors:
Pat Jennings
Course Number:
40093
| Ceu's:
0.1
This distance learning course will focus on the benefits of carpet in the healthcare environment, specifically in acute care facilities.
|
|
|
Recycling Program Adds to Rubber Flooring's Environmental Advantages
Instructors:
Robert Nieminen
Course Number:
5980
| Ceu's:
0.1
This course will discuss the potential LEED benefits of specifying rubber flooring, explain how rubber flooring differs from other rubber products, understand the process of recycling rubber flooring, and discuss the uses and applications of recycled rubber flooring.
|
|
|
The Basics of Rug Manufacturing
Instructors:
Pat Jennings
Course Number:
40111
| Ceu's:
0.1
Discuss the benefits of using area rugs. Understand the basic steps in rug production. Describe the basic types of rug construction. Discuss the fibers and dyes used to create rugs.
|
|
|
The Carpet Industry and Sustainability CRI 701 (H&S)
Instructors:
Multiple Staff
Course Number:
40353
| Ceu's:
0.1
State brief background information on carpet industry sustainability efforts, define which standards/certifications apply to carpets, define Basics of Life Cycle Assessments. Identify key points of End of Life Management. Enumerate the decisions that affect sustainability in specification process.
|
|
|
Carpet Construction - Carpet Specification Basics
Instructors:
Multiple Staff
Course Number:
40151
| Ceu's:
0.1
Methods of carpet construction, focusing on tufting as primary construction type used today. Carpet constructions such as loop, cut or cut loop. Components of carpet construction, such as stitch rate and denier size. Process that comprise the tufting process.
|
|
|
Dye Methods (W)
Instructors:
CRI Staff
Course Number:
40017
| Ceu's:
0.1
• Distinguish between various types of dye methods.
• Explain the dyeing processes.
• Identify the machines used for each method.
• Differentiate between pre-dyed and post-dyed yarn processes.
• State the characteristics of each dye method.
|
|
|
Backing Systems and Treatments – Carpet Specification Basics (W)
Instructors:
Multiple Staff
Course Number:
40319
| Ceu's:
0.1
Enumerate the benefits of backing carpet. Identify the main types of backing systems, the elements that should be included in a backing specification and the technical features of carpet treatments.
|
|
|
Designing, Using Color & Planning Axminster Carpet for Your Hospitality Interior
Instructors:
Multiple Staff
Course Number:
40153
| Ceu's:
0.1
Introduction of Axminster Carpet. Provide A&D community detailed production process and design/sample lead-time. Provide A&D community detailed information pertaining to 80/20 yarn specification, affecting carpet performance, longevity and appearance retention.
|
|
|
Carpet Testing Method (W)
Instructors:
CRI Members and Staff
Course Number:
40042
| Ceu's:
0.1
1. Expain why carpet is tested. 2. Identify the organiztions that develop standards for carpet testing. 3. Summarize what different test methods measure and why it is important. 4. List what test are required by law.
|
|
|
Terrazzo: The Original Recycled Floor (H&S)
Instructors:
Multiple Staff
Course Number:
40335
| Ceu's:
0.1
How today’s terrazzo floors are sustainable. Terrazzo’s contribution to LEED points. Health Safety and Welfare benefits of Terrazzo. Design flexibility of Terrazzo. Exploring terrazzo countertops. Terrazzo installation review. Maximizing terrazzo’s sustainable design properties.
|
|
|
Porcelain Tile – Sustainable Flooring for the Future (H&S/W)
Instructors:
Jim Caron
Course Number:
40369
| Ceu's:
0.1
Learn design criteria critical to successful flooring selections. Gain knowledge in test data necessary to select flooring properly. Understand where the ADA & LEED relate to the tile industry. Gain knowledge in all flooring products life cycle costs.
|
|
|
Carpet Recycling Initiatives (H&S/W)
Instructors:
Multiple Staff
Course Number:
40418
| Ceu's:
0.1
Describe sustainability/key drivers of carpet recycling. Identify ways to reuse and recycle carpet. List new products produced from old carpet. Quantify landfill diversion of post-consumer carpet. Provide information about carpet reclamation specification for a project.
|
|