Courses: Property Courses

As a supplement to our Residential Property program, we are pleased to offer a library of video resources for a 90-day subscription.  The library is intended for students to access as self-paced learning prior to attending the classroom program and remains available as a resource approximately sixty days following completion of their program.  It is intended as both a pre-study and initial support resource after the class as students begin to apply their classroom learning in their role as adjuster or estimator.  The 90 total days of access to the videos should give sufficient time and information to help you adapt to your new position. Should you want to extend the subscription, please contact us to discuss costs and duration.

The library totals over 150 videos with approximately 20 hours of material covering construction, estimating and customer service plus a workbook.  Should the learner be seeking CE, they can elect the CE path.  Note the CE path has additional testing and provides CE for OK, FL, TX and NC.  

Topics Include

1. Construction:

a. Wood Framing

b. Roofing Types

c. Drywall

d. Flooring Types

e. Window and Doors

f. Paint and other finishes

g. Insulation

h. HVAC

i. Electrical

j. Plumbing

k. Foundations

l. Cabinetry and Countertops

2. Estimating:

a. How to do sketches

b. How to add line items

3. Mitigation:

a. Water Mitigation

b. Mold

c. Smoke

d. Hazardous 

e. Pack Outs

 

Clerking has been a function on large commercial jobs for many years in our industry. The challenge is that there have been no standards or consistent processes to provide these services, resulting in a wide range of approaches and outcomes. Through the combined efforts of Sedgwick partner companies, Vale Training and the T&M Pro Suite, the certification program will produce clerking services that are consistent, repeatable, and transparent to better serve clients. A client can expect that engaging a Certified Clerk of the Works® will deliver unparalleled service and technical expertise.

The program

The Clerk of the Works® certification program includes two skills modules: Clerk of the Works® and the T&M Pro Suite products: T&M Pro and T&M Go. All three components will be presented in self-paced instruction. A Certified Clerk of the Works® will possess skills and proficiency in both clerking activities and the use of the T&M Pro products as the means to perform their clerking duties.

Gain more insight about the program from Doug Dell and George Jones in our series of four podcasts.

• Episode 1
  One of the most challenging tasks for a contractor iskeep up with daily documentation on the job. Listen to this to learn how you can gain the skills you need in just one week.
• Episode 2
  What is T&M Pro and what role does it serve clerks on commercial projects? Find out more in this podcast.
• Episode 3
  Ready to kickstart your career in an emerging role? The Clerk of the Works program may be just what you’re looking for. Listen to this podcast for more information.
• Episode 4
  Using a clerk will bring a proactive focus to the claim handling process – ensuring that what is being billed on the project is an accurate reflection of what is being performed daily. Gain more insight in this podcast.

Program cost

The overall program cost is $3,495. This includes:

• T&M Pro Prevailing Wage Admin software, the most feature rich of the T&M Pro products
• T&M Go, the digital field data capture component of the T&M Pro Suite
• T&M Pro online training, tailored to the Clerk of the Works® program
• 2 hours of T&M Pro expert consulting
• Vale Training Clerk of the Works® training
• Access to the Vale Training Clerk of the Works® Amazon store
• Upon completion of the training & exams, certification as a Certified Clerk of the Works®
• Promotion of your profile as a Certified Clerk of the Works® on the Vale Training and T&M Pro Suite websites and through their social media channels

IICRC continuing education credits

This program is eligible for IICRC continuing education credits; the T&M Pro software training and testing equates to 7 credits and the Clerk of the Works training and testing portion offers an additional 7 IICRC credits.

Register and purchase the Certified Clerk of the Works® course by clicking here.

• Download the program flyer
• T&M Pro in action – A case study
• Clerk of the Works Job Description

 

 

• Yacht Watercraft Adjusting Program Outline

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The Marine Watercraft Estimatics course is designed to highlight the main topics required for an adjuster to be familiar with when handling marine claims of the specified designation. The entire course is recommended to be taken by all students. This course is geared towards vessels less than 45’ in length, with the emphasis on motor vessels.

Students will learn how to understand policy language from standard Hull & Machinery policies as they relate to investigating and handling marine yacht and watercraft claims. They will also learn how to identify the different types of vessels that may be subject to their handling, as well as different types of circumstances of loss and how to approach each one respective to what may be required. Background will be provided on how repair vendors approach estimating damages, managing expectations of overall repair costs, and how to identify fair and reasonable costs.

COURSE DESIGNED FOR:

• Desk adjusters who are familiar with the marine field

OUTLINE OF TOPICS:

Day One:

1. Introduction and Overview of Course

2. Motor Vessel Identification:
a. Motor Yachts
b. Cabin Cruisers
c. Center Consoles
d. High Performance
e. Pontoon Vessels
f. Fishing & Dive Vessels
g. Common Construction Types
h. Hull Identification Number (HIN)
(Discussion should include equipment on board, what to look for in claims, water intrusion)

3. Common Motor Vessel Propulsion:
a. Inboard Diesel Engines
b. Inboard Gasoline Engines
c. Outboard Gasoline Engines
d. Transmissions
e. Traditional Shaft & Fixed Blade Propellers
f. Outdrives & Sterndrives
g. Pods

4. Sailing Vessel Identification:
a. Monohulls
b. Catamarans
c. Common Construction

5. Common Sailing Vessel Propulsion:
a. Sails and Rigging
b. Inboard Engines
c. Sail Drives

6. Common Vocabulary & Terms
a. Motor Vessels
b. Sailing Vessels
c. Machinery & Components
d. Mast and Rigging

7. Day One Closing Comments

Day Two:

1. Electrical Systems
a. 12/24VDC Systems
  1) Batteries
  2) Navigation Equipment
  3) Common System Components & Configuration
b. 120/240VAC Systems
  1) Shore Power
  2) Generators
  3) Common System Components & Configuration
  4) Electrolysis

2. Causes of Loss & Investigation
a. Different Types of Loss
1) Fire
2) Sinking
3) Electrical Events
4) Groundings
5) Collisions and Allisions
6) Machinery Failure
7) Third Party

b. Fortuitous vs Non-Fortuitous
c. Theft/Fraud Indicators/Indirect losses
d. Sue and labor vs. Wreck Removal

3. Understanding Estimates and Invoicing
a. Reviewing and Understanding Repair Estimates
b. Understanding denials based on surveyor’s report
c. Understanding labor vs. removal of personal property
d. Supplementals
e. Final Invoicing

4. Average Depreciation Schedule
a. Calculating Depreciation
b. Common Depreciation Percentages to Apply per Annum

5. Closing Course Comments and Open Q&A

 

 

PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS:

T&M Pro is a premier billing and data management system developed and approved for the property loss industry. Designed to bill Time and Material, Rate and Material, Cost Plus and/or a combination of these methods to complete complex projects with ease! Keep your bills Accurate, Consistent, and 100% Transparent.

T&M Estimator is an innovative program that allows you to create an estimation or projection by employing the functions and features of the industry leading Time and Material software: T&M Pro.

T&M Go is a Time and Material field application that allows you to digitally capture billable data while on the job. It bridges the gap between field documentation and data input by creating daily reports that upload directly into T&M Pro.

TRAINING OPTIONS:

Live Virtual Classroom Training (T&M Pro)

We strive to provide a curriculum that will leave you confident in your abilities to execute even the most complex of Time and Material bills. Our curriculum provides an in-depth approach to the entire Time and Material billing process.

In the virtual class, an instructor will take you through every aspect of T&M Pro while answering any questions that may arise. The instructor will share their screen, allowing anyone attending the class to see an interactive walk-through of each section of the training.

All attendees will receive a free PDF copy of our in-depth Training Manual which covers all features and functions in T&M Pro. Attendees will also practice using the program by completing different input exercises in T&M Pro.

The virtual class will be a two-day training that is broken up into two, three-hour blocks each day. Our in-class/virtual training is IICRC Approved for 14 CE Credit Hours!

Click on a date in the course information box to register for a virtual training session.

On Demand Online Certification Courses (T&M Pro and T&M Estimator)

The T&M Pro & Estimator User Certification Courses are self-paced online training classes that will take you through all of the features and functions of the T&M Pro or T&M Estimator program from start to end. The classes include an extensive training manual and workbook that you can read and work through at your own pace. The training workbook includes step-by-step examples and scenarios that you will practice inputting into your program.

The online courses also include online review sections followed by quizzes to test your knowledge. After all the sections have been completed and passed, you will become either a T&M Pro or T&M Estimator certified user! We are also proud to announce that the T&M Pro User Certification Course is now IICRC Approved for CE Credits of 7 Hours!

• Click here for our online course
• T&M PRO Online Certification Course Overview

The Trauma and Crime Scene Technician provides specific information for the proper maintenance and cleaning of trauma and crime scenes. Emphasis is placed on health and safety requirements (including the hands on donning and doffing of PPE and creating a hazard assessment of the area), structural remediation (cleaning and demo), contents remediation (cleaning and disposal) and the cleaning and disposal of vehicles and industrial machinery (including lockout/tagout and working with industrial site officers). Cleaning and demo equipment will be discussed along with the laws regarding hazardous waste, transport, storage and disposal.  The curriculum is based on the ANSI/IICRC S540 Standard for Trauma and Crime Scene Cleanup.

Course duration: 2-day course: 14 hours, not including lunch and breaks. IICRC test fee is $80 and not included in course cost.

Course Topics:

• Principles of Trauma and Crime Scene Remediation
• Administrative Procedures, Documentation, and Risk Management
• Safety and Health Procedures and equipment
• Inspection and Preliminary Determination
• Equipment, Tools, Antimicrobials and Biocides
• Structural Remediation
• Vehicle and Machinery Construction
• Contents Remediation
• Containment and Disposal of Waste or Sharps
• Confirmation of Cleanliness

Audience:  Adjusting, home inspection, investigators, restoration and remediation professionals seeking to establish credentials as experts in trauma scene remediation.

Added Benefits of taking an IIRC program with Vale Training

• Registration in Sedgwick on-demand network as IICRC certified technician
• Receive special discounts on insurance pre-licensing, OSHA and continuing education courses
• Qualify for a scholarship to be applied to future Vale Training property program

Register for the course:

Call 678-856-7143 to register.  Make sure to mention Vale to receive the special offers.

 

The Water Damage Restoration Technician course is designed to teach restoration personnel that perform remediation work to give them a better perspective of water damage, its effects and techniques for drying of structures. This course will give residential and commercial maintenance personnel the background to understand the procedures necessary to deal with water losses, sewer backflows, and contamination such as mold. Note:  WRT is a pre-requisite for the advanced IICRC certifications; ASD – Applied Structural Drying and AMRT – Applied Microbial Remediation Technician.

Course duration: 3-day course; 19 hours, not including lunch and breaks.  IICRC test fee is $80 and not included in course cost.

Course Topics:

• Overview of Drying principles, Water Categories and Classes of loss
• Drying Science
• Equipment, Supplies, Chemicals
• Microorganisms
• Health and Safety

Audience:  Adjusting, home inspection, restoration and remediation professionals seeking to establish credentials as experts in water damage restoration.

Added Benefits of taking an IICRC program with Vale Training

• Registration in Sedgwick on-demand network as IICRC certified technician
• Receive special discounts on insurance pre-licensing, OSHA and continuing education courses
• Qualify for a scholarship to be applied to future Vale Training property program

Register for the course:

Call 678-856-7143 or email danielle@trainemta.com for details.  Make sure to mention Vale to receive the special offers. 

COURSE DESIGNED FOR:

• Roofing Contractors
• General Contractors
• Project Managers
• Project Supervisors
• Roof Insurance Adjusters

Level: Beginner to intermediate, some contractor experience needed for successful completion of course.

COURSE DETAILS:
Residential Roof Contractor Certification is a 3-day course designed for roofing professionals, taught by Vale Training with GAF CARE.
In this course you can expect:

• In-depth training using the same applications used by insurance companies.
• Images of additional mock-ups and visual aids may be used for demonstration of construction techniques, materials and repairs.
• Learn to interpret and apply homeowners policy and coverage.
• Learn to scope a project.
• Learn to create an accurate Xactimate estimate utilizing building codes and manufacturer specifications. Each student will be provided a laptop with Xactimate for in class use.