Building and Property Maintenance (Certificate)
Program Overview
The one-year Building and Property Maintenance certificate program will prepare students to enter the workforce ready to perform general maintenance and upkeep on buildings and properties. Students will learn basic maintenance and repair skills required in the upkeep of building and property systems. Instruction includes areas such as air conditioning, heating, plumbing, electrical, major appliances, grounds keeping, computer skills and customer service.
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Career Opportunities
Graduates work as maintenance mechanics, general maintenance workers, grounds keepers, and maintenance technicians. Typical employers are hotels, government entities, educational intuitions, retirement communities, resorts, healthcare facilities, and apartment complexes.
Program Learning Goals
Goal 1: Graduates will possess the skills necessary to obtain entry-level maintenance positions.
Student Learning Outcomes – Students will:
- Demonstrate competency in basic electrical skills.
- Demonstrate competency in basic carpentry skills.
- Demonstrate competency in basic maintenance repair.
- Practice safe working conditions according to OSHA standards.
Goal 2: Graduates will develop critical thinking skills for troubleshooting and prioritizing tasks.
Student Learning Outcomes – Students will:
- Demonstrate the ability to identify maintenance requirements, including preventative maintenance and repair needs.
- Prioritize tasks for efficient repair and maintenance of property and buildings.
- Develop clear and effective written and oral communication skills.
Course Outline
| CREDITS | |
| SEMESTER 1 | |
| Contract Drawings | 3 |
| Basics of Property Maintenance | 3 |
| Introduction to Pipefitting | 2 |
| Introduction to Electricity for the Trades | 1 |
| Introduction to Electricity for the Trades Lab | 2 |
| English Composition I or Industry Communication | 3 |
| First-Year Experience | 1 |
| SEMESTER 2 | |
| Building Finishes | 2 |
| Building Finishes Lab | 4 |
| Fundamentals of Electricity | 2 |
| Fundamentals of Electricity Lab | 2 |
| Microcomputer I | 3 |
| Customer Service and Our World | 3 |
| Math for Carpenters | 1 |
| MINIMUM CREDITS TO GRADUATE | 32 |
For course descriptions, please visit the Course Catalog.