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BUILDING MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
The course is offered every weekday (Mon. through Thurs.) from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and 4 hours a day on Fridays and for 512 clock hours in the period of 80 days.
Career Objective
This comprehensive and easy to learn course provides students with skills required becoming a multi-skilled custodian and maintenance technician. It provides a solid understanding of safety and the operation of various types of equipment used to clean and maintain residential and/or commercial buildings. Students will learn the basics of carpentry, electricity, plumbing and the use of different cleaning solvents
Employment Opportunities
The successful completion of this course will prepare students for entry-level positions in several types of businesses. Students will acquire solid understanding of equipment used, OSHA Regulations as they pertain to safety and with it afford the student a competitive edge or various job which are and will become available through years 2003 to 2004.
Tulare County, with a population of 368,999 and an unemployment rate of 15%, leads he state in agriculture products, hence a good portion of the labor force is comprised of agricultural workers, of which the majority work for minimum wage. A vocation that will teach them the skills to be a Building Maintenance Technician will enhance their opportunity to may enter the mainstream of society.
Opportunities for employment are available in hotels, restaurants, motels, hospitals, clinics, and other private businesses, which are steadily increasing throughout the county.
Textbooks and Related Instructional Material
Step-by-Step Home Wiring, by Ray McReynolds. Exterior Improvements 1, 2, 3 by John Holms of Home Depot. Step by Step Home Plumbing by Home Depot.
COURSE OUTLINE
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Building Maintenance |
Lecture Hours |
Practice Hours |
Total Instructional Clock Hours |
Total Credit Units |
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OSHA Regulations |
10 |
5 |
15 |
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Tools & Equipment |
10 |
5 |
15 |
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Basic Math & English |
10 |
20 |
30 |
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Identifying & Use of Equipment |
20 |
50 |
70 |
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Basic Carpentry |
30 |
112 |
142 |
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Basic Electricity |
15 |
55 |
70 |
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Wall Repair & Texturing |
10 |
50 |
60 |
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Basic Tiling |
10 |
30 |
40 |
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Cleaning Products & Procedures |
10 |
40 |
50 |
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Employment Skills & Prep |
10 |
10 |
20 |
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Total Clock Hours |
150 |
362 |
512 |
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