FACM 121: Grounds Keeping

Subject
Facilities Maintenance Engineer
Credits 5
Quarter Offered
Spring
Instructional Mode
Web-enhanced
Students select and use proper equipment for maintaining turf, shrubs, and plants. Irrigation system design, installation and repair, basic asphalt and concrete maintenance are studied
Outcomes
  • Follow basic safety, PPE procedures in the selection and use of supplies
  • Identify and meet building occupant needs
  • Identify and practice environmentally responsible grounds maintenance
  • Identify and select grounds maintenance tools and equipment
  • Perform basic grounds keeping functions
  • Troubleshoot and repair grounds maintenance equipment
  • Understand basic irrigation design and installation procedures
Distribution
Career Training
Campus
South
Area of Study
Career Education