New England – Winter Maintenance Supervisor Certificate Program & Winter Maintenance Operator Certificate Program

The APWA Winter Maintenance Supervisor (WMS) Certificate Program provides a well-rounded overview of all aspects of snow and ice control for individuals charged with supervising their winter 

maintenance operations.

The goals is for participants to

⮚ Expand their knowledge of planning and preparation,

⮚ Increase their understanding of winter weather and how it affects operations

⮚ Identify how to better use traditional and alternative chemicals,

⮚ Consider what equipment is available and how to maintain it

⮚ Expand understanding of snow & ice control techniques

⮚ Appreciate the environmental impacts of winter maintenance policies

⮚ Stress responsible application

The goals are for participants to

⮚ to expand their understanding of what to do with respect to planning & preparation;

⮚ to provide increased understanding of winter weather & how it affects their winter maintenance decisions

⮚ to promote wiser use of traditional & alternative chemicals;

⮚ to encourage improved training & promote better communications with the public, higher managers & officials;

⮚ Stress responsible application of materials

Who should attend?

⮚ Supervisors with winter maintenance responsibilities,

⮚ Operators that aspire to be supervisors,

⮚ Operators wanting a greater understanding of winter maintenance processes.

Who should attend?

⮚ Operators wanting a greater understanding of winter maintenance processes.