Robert Falzone, National Stone & Masonry Director for Coval Technologies, will lead a Stone, Masonry, and Ceramic Tile Cleaning Technician (SMT) certification course for the IICRC on October 17-18, from 9 am to 5 pm. The next day, October 19, Falzone will offer a Coval Stone Certification Course free of charge to those who have completed the SMT training. These classes are “in person” only. The course will be held at the IICRC Global Resource Center located at 4035 S. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89119. The location is a 10-minute Uber ride from The Las Vegas Strip.
The (SMT) certification is offered through the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC). It covers the proper maintenance and cleaning of natural and human-made (cultured) stone, ceramic tile, masonry, and grout surfaces. Upon achieving the certification after passing a test, students will know how to perform maintenance-related tasks involving stone, masonry, and ceramic tile surfaces. IICRC grants one continuing education credit for every hour of classroom training, 14 CEC credit hours required every two years to renew IICRC Master and Inspection certification.