CoursesAt the Virginia School Plant Managers Association conference, you can choose a personalized schedule from a variety of specialized educational breakout sessions that focus on solutions to the challenges you face every day! Create your customized curriculum by mixing and matching sessions that meet your career development needs from these course tracks and training opportunities:
EPA Lead RRP (Renovate, Repair and Painting) Training will be offered as a 1-day, (8-hr) class explaining how to comply with EPA's Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule. This training will cover health effects, regulations, lead safe work practices, containment, cleaning and record keeping. Cost is $155 per person. Learn more and register.
LEA-AHERA, Mold, PCB and Mercury Mitigation Training presentations will be offered. A LEA AHERA certificate will be issued to each attendee. Cost is free. Learn more and register.
Educational Facilities Professional (EFP) Certification Training and Testing will be offered, including a 4-hour preparatory training course and 3-hour examination in four core facility management areas: Operations and Maintenance; General Administration and Management; Planning, Design, and Construction; and Energy and Utilities. Cost is $250 for training and $250 for testing. Learn more and register.
Best Practices in Facilities Maintenance and Custodial Operations are critical to the success of school maintenance/plant managers and all facility operations professionals.
- Implementing Alternative Work Schedules for Maintenance Personnel
- OSHA Inspections in Schools
- The LEAN Process
Environmental Issues are becoming more complex and prevalent in the minds of students, staff and the community.
- Green Cleaning
- School Recycling Programs
- Environmental Issues/Indoor Air Quality
Energy Management best practices can help you generate energy cost savings, extend equipment life, and improve the overall physical environment of your schools.
- ENERGY STAR
- Common Sense in Reducing Energy Use
- EPA Portfolio Manager
Communication and Leadership Fundamentals are core professional skills that are essential to building a successful career in any area of educational facility management.
- Facilities Management Innovation in Tough Times
- US Communities - Government Purchasing Alliance Program
- Customer Service-When Maintenance Talks to Instruction