Course Offerings

Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician Training (CAMT)

This course prepares students for entry-level employment in maintenance in the rental housing industry. It covers interior and exterior maintenance, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and appliance repair and includes lectures and hands-on labs. Upon completion, students will have met one of the requirements for the Certificate for Apartment Maintenance Technicians (CAMT) and will be eligible to take the Section 608 EPA and CAMT Exams. (There is a separate $25 EPA exam fee, payable by credit or debit card.) Students should wear safety clothes, gloves, shoes and glasses to class and should bring a pen or pencil, photo ID, a battery-powered calculator and their own tools and materials.

Course Objectives

Understand roles and responsibilities in electrical maintenance and repair

Understand roles and responsibilities in plumbing maintenance and repair

Understand roles and responsibilities in air conditioning maintenance and repair

Understand roles and responsibilities in maintaining and repairing heating systems

Understand roles and responsibilities in appliance maintenance and repair

Understand the apartment business

Understand people, projects and profit

Practice proper safety measures when handling refrigerants and oils

Outline of Instruction

Inside the Apartment Business: Maintaining the Community, Safety First, Compliance Matters, Customer Service

People, Projects and Profits: People, Projects, Profit, Practice Scenarios

The Future of Air Conditioning in the Apartment Industry: What You Should Know About Refrigerants; Save It or Replace It?; 13 SEER; HCFC-22; R-410a; R407c; Oils; Clean Air Act

Interior and Exterior Maintenance and Repair: Make-Ready Maintenance; Caulking; Ceilings and Walls; Locks; Tile; Other Interior Maintenance Topics (identified during discussions); Curb Appeal; Swimming Pool Area Safety; Inspections of Building Exteriors

Electrical Maintenance and Repair: Roles and Responsibilities in Electrical Maintenance and Repair; Electrical Basics; Terms, Wiring and Safety; Tools and Equipment for Electrical Repairs; Main Service Panels, Wall Switches, Receptacles and Smoke Alarms; Incandescent and Fluorescent Light Fixtures

Plumbing Maintenance and Repair: Roles and Responsibilities in Plumbing Maintenance and Repair; Plumbing Basics; Pipes and Fittings; Terms and Safety; Tools and Equipment for Plumbing Repairs; Shut-off Valves; Faucets and Sinks; Garbage Disposals; Tubs and Showers; Toilets; Drains; Water Heaters

Air Conditioning Maintenance and Repair: Roles and Responsibilities in Air Conditioning Maintenance and Repair; Air Conditioning Safety; Tools and Equipment for Air Conditioning Repairs; Refrigerants and Their Special Properties; Air Conditioning System; Simple Fixes; Refrigerant System Repairs; Electrical System Repairs; Air Distribution System Repairs

Heating Systems Maintenance and Repair: Roles and Responsibilities in Maintaining and Repairing Heating Systems; Heating Safety; Tools and Equipment for Heating Repairs; Air Distribution; Electric Furnaces; Electric Baseboard Heating; Gas Furnaces; Hydroid Heating

Appliance Maintenance and Repair: Roles and Responsibilities in Appliance Maintenance and Repair; Diagnosing Appliance Problems; Appliance Safety; Tools and Equipment for Appliance Repairs; Clothes Dryers and Washers; Ovens and Cooktops; Dishwashers; Refrigerators

EPA 608: Ozone Depletion; Clean Air Act and Montreal Protocol; Section 608 Regulations; Substitute Refrigerants and Oils; Refrigeration; Recovery Techniques; Three R's; Dehydration Evacuation; Safety; Shipping; EPA Review and Test

Human Resources: Customer Service; Interpersonal Skills; Interview Skills; Write a Resume; Sexual Harassment and Fair Housing

Contact Hours

136

CEUs

Yes

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

National Apartment Association Education Institute (NAAEI), EPA 608, Apartment Maintenance Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate

Website

https://naahq.org/naaei/credentials/camt-accreditation; https://www.epa.gov/section608/section-608-technician-certification-0; https://nclicensing.org/; https://www.nccommunitycolleges.edu/businesses/apprenticeships/

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

Certificate candidates must complete the following within 12 months of declaring candidacy for CAMT to receive the Certificate for Apartment Maintenance Technicians designation: One year of apartment or rental housing maintenance experience, CAMT training and pass the CAMT Exam. For more information, review the CAMT Skill Standards and the Candidate Handbook.

CE or CU Articulation

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

CAMT textbook, ESCO Institute EPA Certification Preparatory Manual, battery-powered calculator, pen/pencil, photo ID. Students should bring their own tools/materials and wear safety clothes, gloves, shoes and glasses.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
If a student has extenuating circumstances causing absences of greater than 10% of the class time, the student must make arrangements with the instructor to provide evidence of keeping up with the class material and making up the work, exercises and projects missed or demonstrate competency in the course objectives. Students with irregular attendance, less than 90% attendance or who are unable to demonstrate competency will receive a grade of NG (no grade).,Students must have 100% attendance during the EPA training to be eligible to present the test.,Students must arrive on time on testing day. Students will not be allowed into the classroom after the test begins, and no makeup testing date will be offered.