EDUCATION
Hands on Maintenance Education Series
The HOME Room is back with plumbing , electrical , HVAC , interior / exterior and appliance repair courses . Basic Door Repair , Smart Switches & Thermostats , Measuring 101 and Aquatherm have all been added to round out the schedule . These classes are in-person and allow for hands-on training while observing social distancing requirements . Class sizes are limited .
MARCH 2021
TUESDAY
MARCH 9 , 2021 9:00 AM - NOON
Electrical 101 : Theory , Distribution & Safety
Right now , thousands of apartment residents are flipping on a light switch , watching TV , cooking a meal , working on a computer , or reading by the light of a lamp . No one likes to be in the dark or without access to the things they regularly use . Therefore , it ’ s important to handle electrical problems quickly — but even more critically , to do so safely .
PRICING
• Early Bird : $ 49 / person
• General : $ 59 / person
• Non-Member : $ 79 / person
HIGH ENERGY , FUN AND HANDS-ON !
Our Hands On Maintenance Education ( H . O . M . E . Room ) was built for maintenance professionals BY maintenance professionals . The HOME Room is state of the art and allows maintenance teams to get their hands dirty by not only learning how to fix something but by truly fixing it in the classroom setting .
The HOME Room is nothing like a typical classroom environment . Yes , there are tables , chairs and a screen for a PowerPoint , but this space offers flexibility and encourages students to get up , move around and dive into the equipment they have at their fingertips .
THINGS TO KNOW
• All in-person training will observe social distancing requirements as mandated by local and state orders
• All in-person training will observe restrictions on gathering sizes as mandated by local and state orders . Classes sizes will be limited
• Face masks , gloves , and sanitizer will be available for any member attending class
TUESDAY
MARCH 16 , 2021 9:00 AM - NOON
THURSDAY
MARCH 18 , 2021 9:00 AM - NOON
TUESDAY
MARCH 23 , 2021 9:00 AM - NOON
In this Electrical 101 course , students will learn about the basics of electrical theory , key electrical terms , electricity and plumbing , electrical safety and the roles and responsibilities of maintenance professionals .
Plumbing : Toilets , Tubs , Showers & More !
Toilets , tubs , showers , faucets , sinks , and disposals are some of the most common plumbing service requests submitted by residents . This seminar will help attendees troubleshoot , identify and repair most maintenance requests regarding these items .
Basic Door Repair
Doors sagging , or sticking ? Do you have doors that have been forced open ? Squeaking hinges ? Come learn some tips and tricks for adjusting doors hinges and latches as well as tips and tricks for installing new doors .
How it Works : Disassembly & Reassembly of Appliances
Repairing appliances can be time-consuming and expensive . The good news is that maintenance staff can make a difference in the number of service requests generated in the future by ongoing actions . Carefully checking the operation of appliances during make-ready inspections and performing routine maintenance ( i . e ., clearing lint from the outside dryer vent , removing build-up from the refrigerator coils ) minimizes the frustration caused by appliances that are not functioning properly or stop working completely .
During this course , students will be able to disassemble and reassemble major appliances to gain a better understanding of the equipment and how it can be repaired . www . aamdhq . org FEBRUARY 2021 TRENDS | 19