32462317Building Service 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. Prerequisite: 32-462-301 and 32-462-318.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
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Explore aspects of construction and building service maintenanceAssessment Strategiesby submitting completed homeworkon a written evaluationCriteriahomework includes shop safety practices and ruleshomework includes identifying techniques used in building servicinghomework includes the study of remodeling techniqueshomework includes interpreting blueprints building codesyou examine the application of building codesyou identify hand tools, portable and stationary power tools
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Construct or install the building shellAssessment Strategiesby submitting completed homeworkon a written evaluationby completing the construction project to meet instructors standardsCriteriahomework includes identifying foundation make-up and strengthshomework includes identifying floor construction styleshomework includes identifying wall partitionshomework includes identifying roof varietieshomework includes identifying window rough-in openingshomework includes identifying door rough-in openingsyou determine the type of exterior carpentry and trim from the blueprint specificationsyou determine the type of interior carpentry and trim from the blueprint specificationsyou determine the type of roof from the blueprint specificationsyou determine the type of wall framing from the blueprint specificationsyou determine the type of floor covering from the blueprint specificationsyou determine the type of ceiling systems from the blueprint specificationsyou determine the type of window rough-in openings from the blueprint specificationsyou determine the type of door rough-in openings from the blueprint specificationsyou determine the type of finishing from the blueprint specificationsyou apply foundation codes and standards to foundation constructionconstruction project includes the completion of the foundation to specificationsconstruction project includes the completion of the roofs to specificationsconstruction project includes the completion of the walls to specificationsconstruction project includes the completion of the floors to specificationsconstruction project includes the installation of the windows to specificationsconstruction project includes the installation of the doors to specifications
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Install all utility rough-insAssessment Strategiesby submitting completed homeworkon a written evaluationby completing the construction project to meet instructors standardsCriteriahomework includes the identification of the approximation of construction utility rough-inshomework includes the identification of rough-in needs for electrical , plumbing and insulationhomework includes the identification of finish needs for electrical, plumbing, painting, trimming and flooringconstruction project includes the installation of all utility rough-ins to specificationsconstruction project includes the installation of electricity to specificationsconstruction project includes the installation of plumbing to specificationsconstruction project includes the installation of painting to specificationsconstruction project includes the installation of trim to specificationsconstruction project includes the finishing of flooring to specifications
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Install insulationAssessment Strategiesby submitting completed homeworkon a written evaluationby completing the construction project to meet instructors standardsCriteriahomework includes the identification of insulation typeshomework includes the application of insulation rating and attributeshomework includes the calculations for heat and cool loadyou determine the type of weatherproofing and insulation from the blueprint specificationsconstruction project includes the installation of insulation to specificationsconstruction project includes the installation of weatherproofing to specifications
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Install electrical entranceAssessment Strategiesby submitting completed homeworkon a written evaluationby completing the construction project to meet instructors standardsCriteriahomework includes an analysis of electrical safety and requirementshomework includes the identification of electrical wiring typeshomework includes the identification of electrical tools and metershomework includes an analysis of electrical circuitshomework includes an explaination of various service entrancesconstruction project includes the installation of electrical entrances and circuits to specificationsconstruction project includes the testing and operaration of the electrical circuits to specificationsconstruction project includes the installation of electrical finish fixtures and covers plates to specifications
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Install vapor barrier and drywallAssessment Strategiesby submitting completed homeworkon a written evaluationby completing the construction project to meet instructors standardsCriteriahomework includes an analysis of the uses of drywall applicationshomework includes a description of local model codes for drywall installationhomework includes an explaination of how humidity and dewpoint effect construction projectsconstruction project includes the installation of vapor barriers to specificationsconstruction project includes the installation of drywall to ceiling and walls to specifications
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Apply compound and finish to dry wallAssessment Strategiesby submitting completed homeworkon a written evaluationby completing the construction project to meet instructors standardsCriteriahomework includes an analysis of drywall types and joint compoundshomework includes a diagram of drywall installationhomework includes a description of surface preparation and finish neccessary for drywallconstruction project includes the installation of drywall to specifications
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Install all finish utilities and fixturesAssessment Strategiesby submitting completed homeworkon a written evaluationby completing the construction project to meet instructors standardsCriteriahomework includes an analysis of finish utilitieshomework includes an analysis of varied types of fixturesconstruction project includes the installation of fixtures to specificationsconstruction project includes the installation of finish utilities to specifications
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Install finish trimAssessment Strategiesby submitting completed homeworkon a written evaluationby completing the construction project to meet instructors standardsCriteriahomework includes the analysis of wood types used for trimhomework includes an analysis of finish trim installation methodsconstruction project includes the installation finish trim to specifications
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Demonstrate concrete skillsAssessment Strategiesby submitting completed homeworkon a written evaluationby completing the construction project to meet instructors standardsCriteriahomework includes an analysis of the make-up and origin of concretehomework includes the identification of forming methodshomework includes an explaination of the methodology of pouring and finishing concreteconstruction project includes the forming, pouring and finishing of concrete to specifications
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Demonstrate the uses of concrete/mason anchorsAssessment Strategiesby submitting completed homeworkon a written evaluationby completing the construction project to meet instructors standardsCriteriahomework includes the application of anchors to wall and floor typeshomework includes the analysis of the drilling equipment neccessary for wall and floor typesconstruction project includes the installation of anchors to specifications
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Demonstrate the uses of concrete/mason core drillingAssessment Strategiesby submitting completed homeworkon a written evaluationby completing the construction project to meet instructors standardsCriteriahomework includes the explaination for the need for core drilling in commercial buildingshomework includes a description of the operation of specific equipment used for core drillingconstruction project includes the core drilling of concrete to specifications
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Explore grounds maintenanceAssessment Strategiesby submitting completed homeworkon a written evaluationCriteriahomework includes identifying grounds maintenance equipment and procedureshomework includes identifying preventative maintenance on grounds equipmenthomework includes calculations for the frequency for mowing, trimming lawns, pruning trees, shrubs and vineshomework includes the analysis of safe application of fertilizer, pesticides and weed controlyou determine grounds maintenance equipment and proceduresyou examine preventative maintenance on grounds equipmentyou calculater the frequency for mowing, trimming lawns, pruning trees, shrubs and vinesyou examine the safe application of fertilizer, pesticides and weed control