Learn about the apartment business and about appliance and systems maintenance – electrical, plumbing, HVAC systems and more – for employment in entry-level technician positions. Demonstrations, field trips and hands-on labs reinforce the learning provided through classroom lectures. The courses fulfill one of the requirements for the Certificate for Apartment Maintenance Technicians, and students will be eligible to take the Electrical Employment Ready Certifications Exam.
Industry-recognized credential: National Apartment Association Institute
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Apartment Maintenance Courses
Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician Training (CAMT)
Course Objectives
a. Understand roles and responsibilities in electrical maintenance and repair
b. Understand roles and responsibilities in plumbing maintenance and repair
c. Understand roles and responsibilities in air conditioning maintenance and repair
d. Understand roles and responsibilities in maintaining and repairing heating systems
e. Understand roles and responsibilities in appliance maintenance and repair
f. Understand the apartment business
g. Understand people, projects and profit
h. Practice proper safety measures when handling refrigerants and oils
Outline of Instruction
1. 1. Inside the Apartment Business
a. Maintaining the Community
b. Safety First
c. Compliance Matters
d. Customer Service
2. People, Projects and Profits
a. People
b. Projects
c. Profit
d. Practice scenarios
3. The Future of Air Conditioning In the Apartment Industry
a. EPA: What you should know about refrigerants
b. Save it or replace it?
c. 13 SEER; HCFC-22
d. R-410a; R407c
e. Oils; Clean Air Act
4-5. Interior and Exterior Maintenance and Repair
a. Make-ready maintenance
b. Caulking
c. Ceilings and walls
d. Locks
e. Tile
f. Other interior maintenance topics identified during discussions
g. Curb appeal
h. Swimming pool area safety
I. Inspections of building exteriors
6-13 Electrical Maintenance and Repair
a. Roles and responsibilities in electrical maintenance and repair. Electrical basics,
terms, wiring, and safety
c. Tools and equipment for electrical repairs
d. Main service panels, wall switches, receptacles and smoke alarms
e. Incandescent and fluorescent light fixtures
14-17 Plumbing Maintenance and Repair
a. Role and responsibilities in plumbing maintenance and repair
b. Plumbing basics, pipes and fittings, terms and safety
c. Tools and equipment for plumbing repairs
d. Shut off valves
e. Faucets and sinks
f. Garbage disposals
g. Tubs and showers
h. Toilets
I. Drains
j. Water heaters
18-26. Air Conditioning Maintenance and Repair
a. Roles and responsibilities in air conditioning maintenance and repair
b. Air conditioning safety
c. Tools and equipment for air conditioning repairs
d. Refrigerants and their special properties
e. The air conditioning system
f. Simple fixes
g. Refrigerant system repairs
h. Electrical system repairs
i. Air distribution system repairs
27-33. Heating Systems Maintenance and Repair
a. Roles and responsibilities in maintaining and repairing heating systems
b. Heating safety
c. Tools and equipment for heating repairs
d. Air distribution
e. Electric furnaces
f. Electric baseboard heating
g. Gas furnaces
h. Hydroid heating
34-37. Appliance Maintenance and Repair
a. Roles and responsibilities in appliance maintenance and repair
b. Diagnosing appliance problems
c. Appliance safety
d. Tools and equipment for appliance repairs
e. Clothes dryers and washers
f. Ovens and cooktops
g. Dishwashers
h. Refrigerators
38. EPA 608
a. Ozone depletion
b. Clean Air Act and Montreal protocol
c. Section 608 regulations
d. Substitute refrigerants and oils
e. Refrigeration
f. Recovery Techniques
g. Three R's
h. Dehydration Evacuation
i. Safety
j. Shipping
k. EPA review and test
39. Human Resources
a. Customer service
b. Interpersonal skills
c. Interview skills
d. Write a resume
e. Sexual harassment and fair housing
Note: Instructors may change the course schedule to better serve the students in the class
Contact Hours
136
CEUs
1
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
Certification
National Apartment Association Education Institute (NAAEI), EPA 608, Apartment Maintenance Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate
Website
http://www.naahq.org/learn/education/certification-for-apartment-mainte…
www.epa.gov; www.nclicensing.org
https://www.apprenticeshipnc.com/
Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements
CAMT:
1. 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
- Pass the CAMT Exam
For more information review the CAMT Skill Standards and the Candidate Handbook.
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
None
Learning Supplies Needed
CAMT Text Book, 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
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance
Successful completion of this course requires 90% attendance and satisfactory class participation (i.e., be able to demonstrate proficiency in all concepts taught). 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 is unable to demonstrate competency will receive a grade of NG (no grade).,Student 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. NO makeup testing date will be offered.
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
Students interested in working as Apartment Maintenance Technicians
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
Apartment Maintenance Technicians
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
Yes. Maintenance Technicians
Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment
Apartment Maintenance Technician
HVAC Technicians
Related Courses
AHR-3131A2
SEF-3001AW2
Course Contact Information
Maria Obregon
919-532-5652
[email protected]
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 310351 | 08/15/25 - 11/15/25 | BEC | 600.00 | 0 |
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If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician Training (CAMT) (Spanish)
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. On 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.)
Course Objectives
a. Understand roles and responsibilities in electrical maintenance and repair
b. Understand roles and responsibilities in plumbing maintenance and repair
c. Understand roles and responsibilities in air conditioning maintenance and repair
d. Understand roles and responsibilities in maintaining and repairing heating systems
e. Understand roles and responsibilities in appliance maintenance and repair
f. Understand the apartment business
g. Understand people, projects and profit
h. Practice proper safety measures when handling refrigerants and oils
Outline of Instruction
1. 1. Inside the Apartment Business
a. Maintaining the Community
b. Safety First
c. Compliance Matters
d. Customer Service
2. People, Projects and Profits
a. People
b. Projects
c. Profit
d. Practice scenarios
3. The Future of Air Conditioning In the Apartment Industry
a. EPA: What you should know about refrigerants
b. Save it or replace it?
c. 13 SEER; HCFC-22
d. R-410a; R407c
e. Oils; Clean Air Act
4-5. Interior and Exterior Maintenance and Repair
a. Make-ready maintenance
b. Caulking
c. Ceilings and walls
d. Locks
e. Tile
f. Other interior maintenance topics identified during discussions
g. Curb appeal
h. Swimming pool area safety
I. Inspections of building exteriors
6-13 Electrical Maintenance and Repair
a. Roles and responsibilities in electrical maintenance and repair. Electrical basics,
terms, wiring, and safety
c. Tools and equipment for electrical repairs
d. Main service panels, wall switches, receptacles and smoke alarms
e. Incandescent and fluorescent light fixtures
14-17 Plumbing Maintenance and Repair
a. Role and responsibilities in plumbing maintenance and repair
b. Plumbing basics, pipes and fittings, terms and safety
c. Tools and equipment for plumbing repairs
d. Shut off valves
e. Faucets and sinks
f. Garbage disposals
g. Tubs and showers
h. Toilets
I. Drains
j. Water heaters
18-26. Air Conditioning Maintenance and Repair
a. Roles and responsibilities in air conditioning maintenance and repair
b. Air conditioning safety
c. Tools and equipment for air conditioning repairs
d. Refrigerants and their special properties
e. The air conditioning system
f. Simple fixes
g. Refrigerant system repairs
h. Electrical system repairs
i. Air distribution system repairs
27-33. Heating Systems Maintenance and Repair
a. Roles and responsibilities in maintaining and repairing heating systems
b. Heating safety
c. Tools and equipment for heating repairs
d. Air distribution
e. Electric furnaces
f. Electric baseboard heating
g. Gas furnaces
h. Hydroid heating
34-37. Appliance Maintenance and Repair
a. Roles and responsibilities in appliance maintenance and repair
b. Diagnosing appliance problems
c. Appliance safety
d. Tools and equipment for appliance repairs
e. Clothes dryers and washers
f. Ovens and cooktops
g. Dishwashers
h. Refrigerators
38. EPA 608
a. Ozone depletion
b. Clean Air Act and Montreal protocol
c. Section 608 regulations
d. Substitute refrigerants and oils
e. Refrigeration
f. Recovery Techniques
g. Three R's
h. Dehydration Evacuation
i. Safety
j. Shipping
k. EPA review and test
39. Human Resources
a. Customer service
b. Sexual harassment and fair housing
Note: Instructors may change the course schedule to better serve the students in the class
Contact Hours
136
CEUs
1
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
Certification
National Apartment Association Education Institute (NAAEI), EPA 608
Website
http://www.naahq.org/learn/education/certification-for-apartment-mainte…
www.epa.gov; www.nclicensing.org
Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements
CAMT:
1. 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
- Pass the CAMT Exam
For more information review the CAMT Skill Standards and the Candidate Handbook.
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
None
Learning Supplies Needed
CAMT Text Book (wake tech will provide), ESCO Institute EPA Certification Preparatory Manual (wake tech will provide), 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
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance
Successful completion of this course requires 90% attendance and satisfactory class participation (i.e., be able to demonstrate proficiency in all concepts taught). 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 is unable to demonstrate competency will receive a grade of NG (no grade).,Student must have 100% attendance during the EPA training to be eligible to present the test, students must achieve a minimum of type 1 & 2 on EPA 608 in order to be eligible to receive the certificate of completion. ,Students must arrive on time on testing day. Students will not be allowed into the classroom after the test begins. NO makeup testing date will be offered.,Students must have a passing grade of 66 on CAMT exam in order to obtain the certificate of completion..
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
Students interested in working as Apartment Maintenance Technicians
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
Apartment Maintenance Technicians
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
Yes. Maintenance Technicians
Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment
HVAC Technicians
Apartment Maintenance Technician
Related Courses
SEF-3001AW2
AHR-3131A2
Course Contact Information
Larry Buie
919-334-1611
[email protected]
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 310347 | 09/03/25 - 11/19/25 | BEC | 600.00 | 11 | Register |
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If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
