HPTC partners with the Stewards Individual Placement Program to provide training & hands-on experience in the preservation trades.
For anyone working with the Facility Management Software System (FMSS), these courses teach you how to use the FMSS to manage park inventory and resources.
FMLP's award winning curriculum develops the knowledge and competencies of selected NPS employees through a year-long education and training program.
Access online trainings, webinars, and learning resources to help you enhance your knowledge in the areas of Historic Preservation and Cultural Resources.
Learn about the Traditional Trades Advancement Program (TTAP) and the work the current cohort is doing with HPTC this summer.
These micro-learning courses correspond to the Operations and Maintenance: Facility Management Software System (FMSS) Intermediate classroom course module(s).
Answers to your questions about the new NPS National Chainsaw Safety Program (NCSP) and Chainsaw Safety Maintenance and Operations (CSMO) training.
Tips for keeping your drinking water supply safe when you're using less of it.
The Facility Manager Leaders Program (FMLP) Course of Study (COS) has been released. This Servicewide Maintenance Advisory Committee (SMAC) provided review.
Learn more about the IMR visitor use management workgroup which focuses on addressing VUM issues & identifying ways to improve access & visitor experiences.
Find training and resources to help you make recreation facilities and programs accessible to people with all levels of ability.
Approximately 20% of the population has a disability which means millions of visitors to National Parks have challenges with mobility, hearing & seeing. Learn the top 4 myths of accessible facilities.
At the end of Class 9, we asked the graduates to provide us with words of wisdom and advice they would pass on to the next class. Learn what they said!
Craftspeople from the HPTC spent two days sharing their skills and knowledge with the public and NPS employees during the Preservation Trades Rodeo.
If you're entering areas like crawlspaces and manholes, the OSHA's Confined Space in Construction standard may apply to you.
The Council on Environmental Quality released new guidelines for Sustainable Federal Buildings, replacing the guidance from 2008.
A calendar of training and conference events for those engaged in trail work at all levels, both professional and volunteer.
This video introduces facilities engineers and other park staff to renewable energy systems and renewable energy project planning.
There is a great deal of confusion about poison ivy versus poison oak since there are two kinds of poison ivy and two kinds of poison oak. Learn more here!
The FMSS Desk Reference for FMSS Basic curriculum is a step-by-step guide for use with the FMSS for field personnel.
This recorded webinar identifies the key personnel who should be included in an NPS accessibility team; discusses best practices and lessons learned; explores ways that an accessibility team can impact park experiences; and identifies accessibility-related training opportunities and resources that are available to parks.
Learn information about new enhanced features in some AMRS reports. These features can help with data analysis and review.
As the NPS prepares to enter a new calendar year and continues to reach visitors both in-person and online, watch this webinar to gain knowledge from experts in digital media and accessibility. Content areas include captioning, audio description, alternative text, and social media.
FMSS curriculum is divided into three levels (basic, intermediate and advance) with multiple modules in each level.
Access resources for understanding and implementing the parametric scoring process. This process will determine portfolio level deferred maintenance.