Facilities Maintenance

Certificate in Applied Science

39 Credit Hours

The Facilities Maintenance program prepares students for entry-level employment in the facilities maintenance career field. This program teaches the fundamental skills needed to maintain commercial and industrial buildings through classroom theory and hands-on laboratory instruction.

Major Requirements

ACR 106	Basic Electricity for HVAC-R	4
Lec: 3 Lab: 3 Credit:4 This course includes a basic study of electricity including Ohm’s Law and series and parallel circuits as they relate to heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems.Learn More

ACR 108	Refrigeration Fundamentals	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course is an introduction to the principles of refrigeration.Learn More

ACR 109	Tools and Service Techniques II	2
Lec: 1 Lab: 3 Credit:2 This course is an advanced study of tools and service equipment used in the installation and repair of HVAC equipment.Learn More

EEM 167	Commercial-Industrial Wiring I	2
Lec: 1.5 Lab: 1.5 Credit:2 This course is an introduction to the study of wiring methods and practices in commercial and industrial applications.Learn More Prerequisites RWR 100 and MAT 033 and EEM 173 or EEM 174

EEM 173	Electrical Installation I	2
Lec: 1.5 Lab: 1.5 Credit:2 This course is an introduction to the study of electrical wiring techniques commonly used in commercial, industrial and residential applications. Emphasis will be placed on compliance with the National Electrical Code.Learn More Prerequisites RWR 032 and MAT 033 or appropriate test scores

EEM 174	Electrical Installation II	2
Lec: 1.5 Lab: 1.5 Credit:2 This course is the study of advanced electrical wiring techniques commonly used in more complex commercial, industrial and residential applications. Emphasis will be placed on compliance with the National Electrical Code.Learn More Prerequisites EEM 173

IET 223	Industrial Safety	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course involves safety fundamentals and their relationship to accident prevention. The importance of safe behavior through careful training of both employees and supervisors is stressed. A survey of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) is included. This course emphasizes hazard recognition and safety requirements for machining operation.Learn More

IMT 106	Fundamentals of Industrial Technology	3
Lec: 2.5 Lab: 1.5 Credit:3 This course is a study of basic industrial topics, including teamwork, blueprint reading, and problem solving in an integrated format.Learn More

IMT 115	Industrial Schematics	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course covers the interpretation of mechanical, fluid power, piping and electrical schematics.Learn More

IMT 127	Industrial Pumps	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course introduces students to the principles of pumps including various commercial and industrial pumps and pumping systems with setups to calculate and measure pressure, flow and velocity of fluids within pumping systems.Learn More

IMT 151	Piping Systems	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course covers plumbing and piping systems used in industrial, commercial and/or residential construction. Emphasis will be placed on the reading and sketching of piping schematics as well as the fabrication and design of piping systems. This course will also include pump technology and valve maintenance.Learn More

IMT 160	Preventive Maintenance	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course covers preventive maintenance techniques, lubrication, bearing, mechanical troubleshooting and the use of computers in maintenance.Learn More
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CWE 113	Cooperative Work Experience	3
Lec: 0 Lab: 15 Credit:3 First experience cooperative work experience for 3 credits. Contact your academic advisor to discuss prerequisites and approvals.Learn More

IMT 161	Mechanical Power Applications	4
Lec: 3 Lab: 3 Credit:4 This course covers mechanical transmission devices, including procedures for installation, removal and maintenance. Emphasis is placed on drive systems consisting of belts and pulleys, chains and sprockets, and gear drives used to transmit power.Learn More

MTT 143	Precision Measurements	2
Lec: 1.5 Lab: 1.5 Credit:2 This course is a study of precision measuring instruments.Learn More

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Admission Requirements

Students who are at least 18 years old and have acceptable scores from the SAT, ACT or placement test can be admitted into this program without a high school diploma or GED.