Building Maintenance Technologies

Semester A

The online Building Maintenance Technology course will focus on all aspects of the construction industry from health and safety to the tools that every construction professional needs in their collection. They will learn about the various roles in the industry as well as job outlooks, educational and experiential requirements, and salary information. Some activities will focus on career exploration to discover career options that best align with interests and talents. Students will learn basic construction math and how it is applied during design and building phases of projects. They will learn specifics about carpentry, construction drawings, framing floor systems, framing walls, and framing roofs. Throughout, they will establish a foundation for what opportunities exist for them in the industry.

Semester B

The Building Maintenance Technology II course examines the multi-faceted construction industry. Students will explore contract documents and how each is pertinent to establishing business relationships with designers, clients, and other stakeholders. They will identify what goes into building a successful contract and how estimates, costs, and timeframes are estimated and calculated. Drafting techniques using CAD and BIM technology will also be discussed, specifically pertaining to how these technologies have transformed the building industry. Several logistical components like zoning, property lines, property setbacks, site elevations, calculating materials and labor costs, and establishing construction schedules are critical to the building process. Students will discover the impact of the built environment on the natural environment and how it has evolved over many years. Finally, students will learn about issues related to sustainability and creating more environmentally-friendly practices, procurement, and techniques in the construction industry.

Certification

This course prepares students for the OSHA 30-hour construction certification. For more information go HERE 

Semester A

Module 1: Health, Safety, & Environmental Management Systems
Module 2: The Construction Industry Part I
Module 3: The Construction Industry Part II
Module 4: Basic Hand and Power Tools
Module 5: Construction Math Part 1
Module 6: Construction Math Part 2
Module 7: Carpentry
Module 8: Construction Drawings
Module 9: Framing Floor Systems Part 1
Module 10: Framing Floor Systems Part II
Module 11: Framing Walls and Ceilings Part I
Module 12: Framing Walls and Ceiling Part II
Module 13: Framing a Roof

Semester A Syllabus

Semester B

Module 1: Construction Documents, Contracts and Specifications
Module 2: Drafting and Federal Codes
Module 3: Project Costs and Scheduling Part 1
Module 4: Project Costs and Scheduling Part 2
Module 5: The Built Environment Part 1
Module 6: The Built Environment Part 2
Module 7: Sustainability Issues
Module 8: Construction Projects

Semester B Syllabus