ISSA North America 2024 AAP Training Course Highlight:
The Cleaning Management Institute (CMI), a division of ISSA, successfully conducted its Accredited Auditing Professional (AAP) Training during the highly anticipated ISSA North America 2024 event in Las Vegas. This specialized course is designed to equip cleaning industry professionals with the essential skills, knowledge, and tools required to conduct comprehensive quality assurance audits for buildings and facilities.
(Photo: Mark Warner- Senior Trainer in CMi)
The AAP Training emphasizes the importance of consistent and effective audit processes, ensuring that cleaning operations meet and exceed industry standards. Through hands-on exercises, interactive learning sessions, and expert-led instruction, participants gain valuable insights into identifying areas for improvement, implementing quality control measures, and elevating the overall cleanliness and performance of facilities.
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Bob Ferguson-ATP Expert handing out the LuciPac A3
LuciPac A3 (the swab to collect samples) is being handed out to the audience for a better look.
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How to collect samples
Explaining how to collect the samples and the technology.
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Lumitester Smart-to measure A3 (ATP+ADP+AMP)
Demonstrating how simple it is to measure the samples.
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Close-up of the results
Mark and Bob show the results up close so all attendees can see.
The course in Las Vegas was taught by Mark Warner, one of the senior trainers in CMi. As part of the training Mark discussed all the tools available to auditors, including the use of ATP. To give participants hands-on experience, each attendee was provided with an ATP testing instrument and test kits for the Kikkoman A3, a leading technology in the industry for cleanliness verification. Mark further enriched the session by inviting Bob Ferguson, a recognized expert in ATP technology, to deliver a live demonstration of the instrument and testing procedures. Bob guided participants through the proper usage of ATP tests, shared best practices for achieving the most accurate and reliable results, and discussed how ATP testing aligns with the ISSA Clean Standards. His presentation emphasized the importance of following ATP recommendations and requirements to effectively monitor and enhance cleanliness in facilities, ensuring consistency and compliance with industry benchmarks.
Each of the trainees left the course ready to conduct audits as Accredited Auditing Professionals and ready to use ATP as part of their work. They also left with a Lumitester Smart and a supply of LuciPac A3.
