Facilities Maintenance Courses

Gain a deeper understanding of electricity and define key terms related to electricity

Identify how circuits and loads operate

Understand “hot work” and extension cord overloads

Review accident and fatality statistics and electrical safety practices

Define basic fire panel operation and testing terminology

Identify how often a fire pump churn test should be performed

Identify the proper way to start a fire pump for a churn test

Identify the difference between wet-type and dry-pipe sprinkler systems

Recognize the primary components of an air handler

Describe how an air handler operates

List some methods of air handler maintenance

List methods of air handler troubleshooting

Define the types of hydronic systems, including gravity systems

Understand expansion tanks including their role in a hydronic system

Summarize the typical maintenance on a flat plate heat exchanger

Recognize when a heat exchanger needs to be cleaned

Identify the type of pipes to be used in a pipe threading machine

Identify the three types of copper pipes and their usage

Sequence the steps to cementing two pieces of
P-V-C

Describe health and safety concerns with all the connection methods

Identify the steps in maintaining proper water treatment

Define terms related to water treatment

Recognize what causes slime and scale, and the impact they have in a water system

Differentiate between open loop and closed loop water systems

Gain a basic understanding of safety requirements for welding, cutting, and brazing

Understand policies that help ensure safety in the workplace

Understand ventilation and protection of employee health

Define key terms related to welding, cutting, and brazing