Accomplished through intensive self-study and testing, DLI professional certifications proves your commitment to success. The self-study guide, included in the examination fee, helps you to prepare. Each year in February and August multiple-choice exams are conducted at more than 1000 independent test sites around the country.

There are three ways to improve your business – · Certified Profession Dry Cleaner (CPD), – · Certified Professional Wetcleaner (CPW) – · Certified Environmental Dry Cleaner (ED). All are accepted industry-wide as identifying individuals with a masterfull knowledge of the fabric care process.

· CED must demonstrate knowledge regarding environmentally appropriate ways of operating drycleaning equipment, disposing of hazardous wastes, and industry-related EPA and OSHA regulations.

· CPD must demonstrate their knowledge regarding professional drycleaning and the implements of prescribed drycleaning standards for physical plant facilities and safe equipment operations.

· CPW must demonstrate their knowledge of professional wet cleaning practices, fibers and fabrics, and customer service as it relates to this new technology.

More Convenient Than Ever

We’ve made the process to obtain CED, CPD, and CPW designations substantially more convenient than it has been. Beginning in 2006, cleaners can choose from more than 1,000 computer-based testing centers ( compared to 26 testing sites previously), schedule test dates at any point within a two-week window instead of a single date, and take more than one exam in a given period if so desired.

How To Register

Download a candidates handbook and application at Professional Testing Corporation's website, www.ptcny.com, and follow PTC's application procedures. For more information, Contact DLI's Educational Dept at 800-638-2627, Ext. 1603.

Find a Testing Center

To find the testing center nearest you, go to LaserGrade Testing Center's website at www.lasergrade.com, click on "Find a Testing Center” under the Testing Candidates drop-down menu, and plug in your zip code or other search mechanism.

Fees

Fees for each exam are $410, but for DLI members the fee is only $310, a hundred dollar savings!

Application Deadline:	Testing Period:
January 1, 2008	February 9 - 23, 2008
June 30, 2008	August 2 - 16, 2008

To receive an application, contact the Professional Testing Corporation at 212-356-0660 and one will be mailed to you or visit their website at www.ptcny.com



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