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Sign Up Now! Total Contenz Offering Hands-On Pack Out Simulator Workshop in May

Earn special contents restoration certificates through three-day class

Total Contentz is offering a three-day class May 27-29 for anyone interested in learning more about contents restoration. There will be two days of classroom and hands-on training on packing procedures, plus a third day on contents estimating.

Certified restorer Barb Jackson will be running the course in Noblesville, Ind. Here's a look at the schedule:

Day 1: Half Day Classroom Theory/Half Day Hands-On

Pack out pitfalls
Four factors of successful contents division
Packing boxes for efficiency and profitability
Learn the foundation for inventory systems

Day 2: Role-Playing and Hands-On Training - In Restore House

Inventory
Packing
Determining best sorting of contents
Define the roles of team members
Mobilizing Supplies
Stocking the pack out truck
Setting up staging area at loss site (job)
Setting up pack out stations
Learning Digital Photo Inventory (DPI) System
Packing of boxed items and wrapping furniture
Transporting
Warehouse functions: inventory intake, storage & tracking
Re-packing boxes and re-wrapping furniture &items
Loading the vault and racks

Day 3: Estimating

Learn how to write clear, straight- forward, transparent contents estimates that build trust, credibility and win more jobs.
Xactimate estimating software used in class - feel free to bring your laptop with Xactimate loaded on it.

People with a passing grade of 80 percent or more receive a Level 1 Contents technician Certificate. The course also earns two IICRC credits. Click here for more information and costs for this training opportunity.

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