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CAMT (Certificate for Apartment Maintenance Technicians) Training

Monday, November 9, 2026 at 8:30 AM (CST) to Friday, November 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM (CST)

Event Details

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

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.

You'll learn about:

  • 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.
  • If the candidate has not met this 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 the Provisional CAMT was earned to meet the twelve-months 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.
  • To upgrade from the Provisional CAMT to the full CAMT, follow these instructions.
  • Successful completion of all CAMT classroom and online coursework.
  • Pass the examination.

Intended Learning Outcomes and Learning Objectives

The CAMT curriculum is based on the Skill Standards and ultimately prepares participants for the CAMT exam as well as for fulfilling their role in the field.  The Skill Standards guide the participants toward the CAMT’s intended learning outcomes described below. The CAMT program is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board.  

Domain I: Essential Trade Skills 

Students will explain how to perform painting and sheetrock repair services correctly and in a timely fashion to ensure longevity and appearance of the asset. 

Students will describe how to perform HVAC and mechanical repairs correctly and in a timely fashion to ensure safe operation of devices. 

Students will describe how to perform electrical, plumbing, and appliance services and repairs correctly and in a timely fashion to ensure safe operation of appliances and devices. 

Students will identify how to perform lock and key services and repairs correctly and in a timely fashion to ensure the safety and security of residents and staff as well as the protection of the property. 

Students will explain how to process work orders correctly and in a timely fashion to ensure safe operation of appliances and devices while conforming to fair housing standards. 

Students will describe how to perform customer service tasks according to company policy and procedure to ensure satisfactory customer service and to accomplish the owner's goals and objectives. 

Domain II: Compliance 

Students will discuss how to perform all maintenance activities in a safe and healthful manner to minimize damage to person and property. 

Students will explain how to perform all maintenance activities in accordance with company policy and procedure and in compliance with fair housing regulations to limit liability. 

Students will describe current knowledge of local, state, and federal codes through continuous education and research to ensure that all maintenance activities conform to requirements. 

Students will determine how to perform all maintenance activities in an environmentally responsible manner to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. 

Students will describe established reporting procedures for documenting maintenance activities in accordance with company policy and local, state, and federal regulations to create a detailed record that can be used in the investigation of claims. 

Domain III: Facilities Operations 

Students will explain how to maintain curb appeal and mitigate loss by performing daily property inspections and executing daily maintenance activities in accordance with company procedure to address and correct identified concerns. 

Students will describe how to prepare recreational facilities and common areas using established procedures to maintain all operational components and ensure safety and health. 

Students will summarize how to plan and implement a preventive maintenance program including scheduled service activities and follow-up inspections to ensure function and longevity and to minimize downtime and emergencies. 

Students will describe the factors that contribute to correctly diagnosing whether products should be repaired or replaced to maximize net operating income. 

Domain IV: Professional Development and Collaboration 

Students will describe how to apply professional and technical skills to company policies and procedures as well as local, state, and federal laws and regulations to perform job duties competently. 

Students will recognize appropriate patterns of behavior, communication and appearance in accordance with prevailing community standards to comply with fair housing and business requirements. 

Students will recognize how to communicate with internal and external customers in accordance with company policy to achieve clear understanding, facilitate daily operations and promote resident retention.