10601335Facilities Maintenance
Course Information
Description
Covers safety, schematics, wall framing, electrical services, insulation, drywall applications, painting, floor applications, roofing and siding applications. Includes the study of appropriate applications of material to facilities.
Total Credits
3
Prior Learning Assessment
  • Experiential-Portfolio

Course Competencies
  1. Explore aspects of construction and building service maintenance
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting completed homework
    on a written evaluation
    Criteria
    homework includes shop safety practices and rules
    homework includes identifying techniques used in building servicing
    homework includes the study of remodeling techniques
    homework includes interpreting blueprints building codes
    you examine the application of building codes
    you identify hand tools, portable and stationary power tools

  2. Construct or install the building shell
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting completed homework
    on a written evaluation
    by completing the construction project to meet instructors standards
    Criteria
    homework includes identifying foundation make-up and strengths
    homework includes identifying floor construction styles
    homework includes identifying wall partitions
    homework includes identifying roof varieties
    homework includes identifying window rough-in openings
    homework includes identifying door rough-in openings
    you determine the type of exterior carpentry and trim from the blueprint specifications
    you determine the type of interior carpentry and trim from the blueprint specifications
    you determine the type of roof from the blueprint specifications
    you determine the type of wall framing from the blueprint specifications
    you determine the type of floor covering from the blueprint specifications
    you determine the type of ceiling systems from the blueprint specifications
    you determine the type of window rough-in openings from the blueprint specifications
    you determine the type of door rough-in openings from the blueprint specifications
    you determine the type of finishing from the blueprint specifications
    you apply foundation codes and standards to foundation construction
    construction project includes the completion of the foundation to specifications
    construction project includes the completion of the roofs to specifications
    construction project includes the completion of the walls to specifications
    construction project includes the completion of the floors to specifications
    construction project includes the installation of the windows to specifications
    construction project includes the installation of the doors to specifications

  3. Install all utility rough-ins
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting completed homework
    on a written evaluation
    by completing the construction project to meet instructors standards
    Criteria
    homework includes the identification of the approximation of construction utility rough-ins
    homework includes the identification of rough-in needs for electrical, plumbing and insulation
    homework includes the identification of finish needs for electrical, plumbing, painting, trimming and flooring
    construction project includes the installation of all utility rough-ins to specifications
    construction project includes the installation of electricity to specifications
    construction project includes the installation of plumbing to specifications
    construction project includes the installation of painting to specifications
    construction project includes the installation of trim to specifications
    construction project includes the finishing of flooring to specifications

  4. Install insulation
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting completed homework
    on a written evaluation
    by completing the construction project to meet instructors standards
    Criteria
    homework includes the identification of insulation types
    homework includes the application of insulation rating and attributes
    homework includes the calculations for heat and cool load
    you determine the type of weatherproofing and insulation from the blueprint specifications
    construction project includes the installation of insulation to specifications
    construction project includes the installation of weatherproofing to specifications

  5. Install electrical entrance
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting completed homework
    on a written evaluation
    by completing the construction project to meet instructors standards
    Criteria
    homework includes an analysis of electrical safety and requirements
    homework includes the identification of electrical wiring types
    homework includes the identification of electrical tools and meters
    homework includes an analysis of electrical circuits
    homework includes an explanation of various service entrances
    construction project includes the installation of electrical entrances and circuits to specifications
    construction project includes the testing and operaration of the electrical circuits to specifications
    construction project includes the installation of electrical finish fixtures and covers plates to specifications

  6. Install vapor barrier and drywall
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting completed homework
    on a written evaluation
    by completing the construction project to meet instructors standards
    Criteria
    homework includes an analysis of the uses of drywall applications
    homework includes a description of local model codes for drywall installation
    homework includes an explanation of how humidity and dewpoint affect construction projects
    construction project includes the installation of vapor barriers to specifications
    construction project includes the installation of drywall to ceiling and walls to specifications

  7. Apply compound and finish to drywall
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting completed homework
    on a written evaluation
    by completing the construction project to meet instructors standards
    Criteria
    homework includes an analysis of drywall types and joint compounds
    homework includes a diagram of drywall installation
    homework includes a description of surface preparation and finish neccessary for drywall
    construction project includes the installation of drywall to specifications

  8. Install all finish utilities and fixtures
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting completed homework
    on a written evaluation
    by completing the construction project to meet instructors standards
    Criteria
    homework includes an analysis of finish utilities
    homework includes an analysis of varied types of fixtures
    construction project includes the installation of fixtures to specifications
    construction project includes the installation of finish utilities to specifications

  9. Install finish trim
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting completed homework
    on a written evaluation
    by completing the construction project to meet instructors standards
    Criteria
    homework includes the analysis of wood types used for trim
    homework includes an analysis of finish trim installation methods
    construction project includes the installation finish trim to specifications

  10. Demonstrate concrete skills
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting completed homework
    on a written evaluation
    by completing the construction project to meet instructors standards
    Criteria
    homework includes an analysis of the make-up and origin of concrete
    homework includes the identification of forming methods
    homework includes an explaination of the methodology of pouring and finishing concrete
    construction project includes the forming, pouring and finishing of concrete to specifications

  11. Demonstrate the uses of concrete/mason anchors
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting completed homework
    on a written evaluation
    by completing the construction project to meet instructors standards
    Criteria
    homework includes the application of anchors to wall and floor types
    homework includes the analysis of the drilling equipment neccessary for wall and floor types
    construction project includes the installation of anchors to specifications

  12. Demonstrate the uses of concrete/mason core drilling
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting completed homework
    on a written evaluation
    by completing the construction project to meet instructors standards
    Criteria
    homework includes the explaination for the need for core drilling in commercial buildings
    homework includes a description of the operation of specific equipment used for core drilling
    construction project includes the core drilling of concrete to specifications