Program
Facilities Maintenance Engineer
CIP Code
46.0401
Program Learning Outcomes
- Identify National Electrical Code standards, recommended practices and guides for commercial and industrial building electrical distribution
- Maintain, diagnose and repair conventional building technologies and systems: wiring, heating, cooling, plumbing and ventilation systems
- Operate common hand tools, electrical test equipment and power tools used in the maintenance trade in a safe and efficient manner
- Read and interpret basic blueprints, shop drawings and electrical schematics
- Measure, calculate and estimate needed supplies and costs
- Apply safety procedures when using maintenance tools
- Repair and maintain basic electrical fixtures
- Follow fire prevention practices
- Perform basic welding repairs
Program Description
This certificate will provide students with the skills necessary for entry level employment as an apartment maintenance technician. Students will learn about the basic construction and composition of buildings, how to read prints and plans, and how to carry out basic building interior and exterior repairs with an emphasis on residential and multi-family homes. Basic tool safety, construction safety, and plumbing system installation and repair are also covered.
Total Credits
19