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• Home Improvement Know-How Center
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• Property Maintenance Technician Certificate Program

 

Home Improvement Know-How Center

For the enthusiastic do-it yourselfer! Find out how it's done and save money. These courses are designed to give you skills and knowledge to help you maintain and improve your home - inside and out. 

• Home Improvement
• Interiors/Interior Design

Home Improvement as a Business

Have you decided to turn your home improvement skills in to a business? Let us help you turn your dream into a reality.

• Virginia Contractors Basic Business Course - those applying for an initial contractor's license in the Commonwealth of Virginia must first complete an 8-hour business class approved by the Virginia Board for Contractors.

Tradesman Licensing Exam Preparation

Do you need to prepare to take your tradesman licensing exam? Taking one of our licensing exam prep will help give your the edge you need to pass.

• Journeyman Electrician’s Exam Prep
• Master Electrician’s Exam Prep
• CFC Certification Exam Prep

Get information and forms from the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry if you are seeking to be licensed in Virginia as a general contractor or a specific trade. 

Tradesman Continuing Education

If you already are licensed, you will need to complete continuing education courses every two years to renew your license.  We offer continuing education for all trades. Click on the trade below to view the current schedule.

• Electrician
• Gasfitters
• Plumber
• HVAC-R

Career Descriptions

Below are printer-friendly flyers offering useful career information including nature of work, employment outlook, preparation, and required coursework. We believe you will find them invaluable as you investigate possible career paths.

• Carpenter
  
• Electrician
  
• Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC-R)
  
• Plumber
  
• Surveyor

Property Maintenance Technician Certificate Program

Master general repair skills and construction-related tasks in order to properly maintain buildings. Successfully complete seven courses to receive this certificate. These classes are also open to anyone wanting to master skills for general home repairs. The certificate program registration fee ($35) is required in order for permanent records to be established. View course descriptions and locations.

Required Courses

• CE01006 | Property Maintenance Technician Registration Fee ($35)
• TI05581 | Drywall, Painting, and Waterproofing Workshop
• TI05582 | Heating and Air Conditioning Systems
• TI05583 | Nuts and Bolts of PMT Careers
• TI05587 | Electrical Workshop: Maintenance & Repair
• TI05590 | Plumbing Workshop: Maintenance & Repair
• TI05593 | Appliance Repair Workshop
• TI05595 | Door Locks Workshop: Installation Maintenance & Repair

Optional Courses

• TI05358 | Blueprint Reading
• TI08989 | OSHA Construction 10 Hour Outreach Training Program
• TI08989 | OSHA Construction 20 Hour Upgrade