Certificate for Apartment Maintenance Technicians (CAMT)
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Program Overview
Earning your Certificate for Apartment Maintenance Technicians (CAMT) validates your knowledge, enhances your reputation and credibility, boosts your confidence, and earns you respect within the multifamily housing industry. The CAMT program is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board, a private non-profit organization that administers and coordinates the U.S. voluntary standardization and conformity assessment system.
Ideal for: Maintenance Professionals and Technicians
CAMT provides hands-on, practical education for maintenance teams responsible for the safety, efficiency, and upkeep of apartment communities. Topics include:
- Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC fundamentals
- Preventive maintenance and safety
- Appliance repair and troubleshooting
- Customer service and professionalism
- Fair housing and risk awareness
The end result is that maintenance professionals build technical expertise while enhancing service quality and reliability.
What You’ll Learn
- Processing work orders correctly in a timely fashion, and to residents' satisfaction
- Electrical services and repairs
- HVAC services and repairs
- Painting services
- Construction services and repairs
- Mechanical services and repairs
- Appliance services and repairs
- Lock and key services and repairs
- Customer service and performing maintenance tasks according to company policy and procedures
- Minimizing personal and property damage while safely performing maintenance activities
- Fair housing regulation compliance
- Environmental responsibility and regulatory compliance
- Reporting and documentation of maintenance activities in compliance with company policy and regulation
- Curb appeal, property inspection, and daily maintenance
- Established procedures for maintaining recreational facilities and common areas
- Implementation of a preventive maintenance schedule
- Repair and replacement decisions
- Professional behavior patterns, communication skills, and appearance
- Clear and respectful communication with residents, team members, and contractors
Requirements
To obtain the CAMT credential, candidates must complete the following:
- Minimum of 12 months of apartment or rental housing maintenance experience.
- Successful completion of all CAMT classroom and online coursework.
- Pass the examination.
Provisional CAMT
If the candidate has not met the 12-month experience requirement before enrolling in the program, they will be eligible to earn the Provisional CAMT.
Once the Provisional CAMT is earned, the credential holder has two years from the date it was earned to meet the twelve-month experience requirement and upgrade to the full CAMT credential. If the credential holder fails to submit the application in PACE and meet all requirements to upgrade to the full CAMT within the two-year window, they will be required to take the course and pass the exam again. The Provisional CAMT will expire after two years.
Take Your Exam
The CAMT curriculum is based on Skill Standards and ultimately prepares participants for the CAMT exam, as well as for fulfilling their role in the field. For additional details regarding exam specifications, testing procedures, or accommodations, visit the NAAEI CAMT Credential page or contact NAAEI at 703-518-6141.
After Earning Your CAMT Credential
Claim Your Digital Badge
Once you have earned the CAMT credential, you will receive an email from ProExam Vault with an invitation to claim your Digital Badge, which allows you to market yourself as an apartment professional with valuable skills. Claim your digital badge and show off your credentials.
Upcoming AOMA Wisconsin CAMT Certification Courses
Take the next step in your property maintenance career with our local, expert-led training. AOMA Wisconsin hosts Certificate for Apartment Maintenance Technicians (CAMT) classes designed to equip maintenance professionals with the hands-on technical skills and knowledge needed for property upkeep, risk mitigation, and superior resident satisfaction.
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