Facilities Maintenance I

This course allows the student to develop required practical skills in the lab/shop. The aspects include the safe use and basic training using hand tools, power tools, equipment use, and maintenance of building systems. Lock out/tag out of mechanical and electrical equipment are covered. The use of ladders, rigging practices, methods of hoisting and proper knot tying is done as projects. Some basic aspects of boiler cleaning and maintenance are covered. The student is introduced to piping principles including threading, brazing, soldering and proper identification of fittings and valves. The final aspect of engineering materials also introduces the student to basic oxyacetylene, soldering and brazing of various piping materials.