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What is the best certification for apartment maintenance technicians?

Posted on December 28, 2017 by Grace Hill

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What is the best certification for apartment maintenance technicians?

If you are a multifamily maintenance professional with a year or more of experience, the Certificate for Apartment Maintenance Technicians (CAMT) is ideal for you. CAMT is a great way to build your skills and enhance your career.


Why become CAMT certified?

 

Apartment Maintenance Technician
Earning your Certificate for Apartment Maintenance Technicians (CAMT) validates your knowledge, enhances your reputation and credibility, boosts your confidence, and earns you respect.

Advance your career
CAMT certification demonstrates to employers that you possess the technical skills to successfully and accurately solve the maintenance issues that come up in apartment communities. CAMT covers:

  • Electrical Maintenance and Repair
  • Plumbing Maintenance and Repair
  • Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Maintenance and Repair
  • Appliance Maintenance and Repair
  • Interior and Exterior Maintenance and Repair

Run an effective, cost-efficient maintenance program
Maintenance expenses are the single largest controllable element in any operating budget. CAMT gives you the knowledge and tools necessary to get maximum results from your budget. You’ll learn:

  • Customer Service
  • Teamwork
  • Time & Project Management
  • Money Matters
  • Documentation & Paperwork
  • Maintenance & Emergencies
  • Safety First
  • Compliance

Who is right for CAMT certification?
The only requirement to enter the CAMT certification process is 12 months’ experience in the multifamily property industry. It serves as a great introduction for newer maintenance professionals or a refresher for veteran employees.

 

American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Accreditation
The CAMT program is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), a private non-profit organization that administers and coordinates the U.S. voluntary standardization and conformity assessment system. CAMT is the only apartment industry certificate program to earn ANSI accreditation.

 

Apartment Institute for Maintenance Excellence (AIME) ProgramApartment Institute For Maintenance Excellence

Earning your CAMT credential gives you special membership in the Apartment Institute for Maintenance Excellence (AIME). As a member of AIME, you will be acknowledged as a leader in the field of Apartment Maintenance and can prove that you are tuned into the most up to date information on industry regulations and other changing standards. You will also have the opportunity to take advantage of maintenance training designed specifically for CAMT credential holders.

 

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