Skagit Valley College

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 Course Title:   Facilities Maintenance Fundamentals

 Title Abbreviation:   FACILITIES MAINTEN FUNDA

 Department:    ENVC

 Course #:    133

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5.5

 CIP:    030101

 EPC:    165

 REV:    2021


 Course Description  

Introduction to facilities maintenance including basic grounds maintenance, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry fundamentals. Includes sediment and erosion control measures for construction sites.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: None.

Additional Course Details

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 44

Lab: 22

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0


Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for ATA degree  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Other Institution Equivalencies Table
Institution Course # Remarks
N/A

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

  1. Perform basic building evaluations concerning maintenance needs and prioritization.
  2. Perform basic plumbing, electrical, and carpentry repairs.
  3. Perform basic grounds maintenance for park or recreational facilities.
  4. Identify noxious weeds and create an eradication schedule.
  5. Document maintenance requirements and their activities, costs, and time.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

  1. Wood structure evaluation and basic carpentry repair techniques.
  2. Electrical trouble shooting and repair.
  3. Trouble shooting and integrity evaluation of basic building plumbing.
  4. Basic plumbing repair and maintenance.
  5. Basic grounds maintenance, including pruning.
  6. Record keeping of facilities maintenance activities.