State Board Approval Date:

May, 1998

Implementation Date (e.g., Fall, 0000):

Fall, 1998

Last Updated:

01/03/2001

 

Building and Facilities Maintenance, Diploma

Program Standard and Course Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS

General Program Standards

SPECIFIC PROGRAM STANDARDS

Admission Requirements

UF02-02-01

Provisional Program Admissions

UF02-02-04

Program Numbering

UF02-03-02

Program Course Consistency and Sequence

UF02-03-03

Program Course List

Accreditation (Guide)

Appendix A

Suggested Course Sequence (Guide)

Appendix B

Suggested Equipment List (Guide)

Appendix C

ADMISSIONS

Standard Number: UF02-02-01 (Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide admission requirements are implemented for the Building and Facilities Maintenance, Diploma program.

Explanatory Comment

Admission refers to regular admission into a Diploma program.

Statewide program admission requirements consider state and national occupational licensing and certifying requirements, where applicable. The institution develops and implements clearly stated Diploma program admissions policies and procedures.

Admission requirements are related to the functions of the Building and Facilities Maintenance, Diploma profession.

Evaluative Criteria

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated Building and Facilities Maintenance, Diploma program admission and advanced placement policies and procedures.

The requirements for admission to the Building and Facilities Maintenance, Diploma program are:

a)      attainment of 16 years of age;

b)      achievement of minimum regular admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; and

c)       completion of application and related procedures.

 

Admission of transfer students to the Building and Facilities Maintenance program is contingent upon their meeting the following requirements:

a)      regular admission and good standing at a regionally accredited diploma or degree granting institution; and

b)      proper completion of application and related procedures.

      

Standard Number: UF02-02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Building and Facilities Maintenance,  Diploma program.

Explanatory Comment

Provisional admission is granted to qualified students who do not meet the regular admission requirements of the program.

Provisionally admitted students are allowed to take developmental studies courses and/or certain occupational courses as designated in the course sequence standard.

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated policies and procedures for entry into programs on a provisional basis.

Evaluative Criteria

Provisional admission to the Building and Facilities Maintenance,  Diploma program is afforded those students who do not meet program requirements but do meet provisional admission requirements.

The requirements for provisional admission to the Building and Facilities Maintenance,  Diploma program are:

a)      attainment of 16 years of age;

b)      achievement of minimum provisional admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; or recommendation by program faculty and designated admissions personnel on the basis of interview and assessment of student potential; and

c)       completion of application and related procedures.

 

All Building and Facilities Maintenance,  Diploma program students initially admitted on a provisional basis meet regular admission requirements prior to graduation.

Provisionally admitted students whose English, math, and/or reading achievement levels do not meet regular program admission requirements are required to enroll in developmental studies courses approved by the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Standard Number:  UF02-03-02 (Program Numbering System)

Standard Statement

A Major Code of UF02 and a CIP Code of 46.040102 are applied to the Building and Facilities Maintenance,  Diploma program.

Explanatory Comment

Assignment of a statewide Major Code UF02 and CIP Code 46.040102 to the Diploma program is the basis from which statewide programmatic consistency is developed.

Each degree/diploma/certificate program complies with the assigned Major Code(s) established in the relevant program-specific standards of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

Evaluative Criteria

Each authorized degree/diploma/certificate program is assigned a Major Code and CIP Code.

Each degree/diploma/certificate program having a given Major Code is consistent with all other programs throughout the state that have the same Major Code.

Degree/diploma/certificate programs having multiple specializations are assigned a specialization Major Code for each option.

Standard Number: UF02-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)

Standard Statement

The Building and Facilities Maintenance, Diploma program utilizes essential course components consistent with statewide program requirements.  Specific course alphanumeric identification Codes are assigned to each course.  Students are required to progress through two course categories in a developmentally valid sequence.

Explanatory Comment

Programs are assigned an identical Major Code UF02 and are consistent statewide.  Each specific course is assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a statewide course identification code.

Evaluative Criteria

The Building and Facilities Maintenance, Diploma program is assigned a Major Code of UF02, and utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide.  Program components include, but are not limited to:

Program Title

Building and Facilities Maintenance, Diploma

Program Description

The Building and Facilities Maintenance program is a carefully designed sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the maintenance and repair of residential and light commercial structures and attendant fixtures and appliances.  Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement.  The program emphasizes a combination of theory and practical application necessary for successful entry-level employment in a non-manufacturing maintenance environment. Program graduates receive a Building and Facilities Maintenance diploma and have the qualifications of a facilities maintenance mechanic.

 

Course Code

General Core Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

EMP 100

Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development

[P] Provisional admission

3

0

0

3

3

ENG 101

English

[P] *

5

0

0

5

5

MAT 101

General Mathematics

[P] **

5

0

0

5

5

Course Code

Occupational Course Name

Class
Hours

D.
Lab
Hours

P.
Lab/
OBI
Hours

Weekly
Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

ACT 100

Refrigeration Fundamentals

[P] Provisional admission

3

2

0

5

4

ACT 101

Principles and Practices of Refrigeration

[P/C] ACT 100

4

6

0

10

7

ACT 102

Refrigeration Systems Components

[P/C] ACT 100, ACT 101

4

6

0

10

7

BFM 103

Fundamentals of Structural Maintenance

[P/C] MAT 101

2

8

0

10

6

BFM 104

Building Climate Controls

[P] ACT 102, MAT 101

3

2

0

5

4

BFM 105

Fundamentals of Plumbing

[C] MAT 101

1

4

0

5

3

ELT 108

Commercial Wiring II

[P] ELT 107

4

1

2

7

4

ELT 120

Residential Wiring I

[P]IFC 101,IFC 102,ELT 106,ELT 119

3

2

3

8

5

IFC 100

Industrial Safety Procedures

[P/C] Provisional admission

2

1

0

3

2

IFC 101

Direct Current Circuits I

[P] Program level mathematics

3

2

0

5

4

IFC 102

Alternating Current I

[P] Program level mathematics

3

2

0

5

4

IMT 118

DC and AC Motors

[P/C] ELT 106, ELC 109, MAT 103

3

2

0

5

4

IMT 120

Magnetic Starters and Braking

[P/C] IMT 119

2

4

0

6

4

SCT 100

Introduction to Microcomputers

[P] Provisional admission

1

4

0

5

3

AND

BFM 121

Building and Facilities Maintenance Internship/Practicum

[P] All non-elective courses required for completion of Residential Carpentry Specialization

0

0

15

15

5

OR

Course Code

Elective(s)

Class Hours

D.
Lab
Hours

P.
Lab/
OBI
Hours

Weekly
Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

XXX xxx

Elective(s)

(+)

(+)

(+)

(+)

(5)

 

*

[P] ENG 097, or entrance English score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels; and RDG 097, or entrance reading score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels

**

[P] MAT 097, or entrance arithmetic score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels

 

Program Final Exit Point

Building and Facilities Maintenance, Diploma

79 minimum quarter hours credit required for graduation

APPENDIX A

Accreditation and Certification

The Building and Facilities Maintenance, Diploma program must conform to the institutional accreditation requirements of the Council on Occupational Education (COE) or the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (COC).

APPENDIX B

General Information

Building and Facilities Maintenance, Diploma Program Curriculum Model

Suggested Course Sequence

The standard curriculum for Building and Facilities Maintenance, Diploma program is set up on the quarter system.  A suggested sequence for the program is given below with area of specialization.  Technical institutes may implement the Building and Facilities Maintenance, Diploma program by using the sequences listed below or by using a locally developed sequence designed to reflect course prerequisites and/or corequisites.

Suggested Sequence I

First Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

BFM103

Fundamentals of Structural Maintenance

2

8

0

10

6

BFM105

Fundamentals of Plumbing

1

4

0

5

3

ENG101

English

5

0

0

5

5

MAT101

General Mathematics

5

0

0

5

5

SCT100

Introduction to Microcomputers

1

4

0

5

3

 

TOTAL

14

16

0

30

22

Second Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

ACT 100

Refrigeration Fundamentals

3

2

0

5

4

ACT 101

Principles and Practices of Refrigeration

4

6

0

10

7

IFC 101

Direct Current Circuits I

3

2

0

5

4

IFC 102

Alternating Current I

3

2

0

5

4

IMT 118

DC and AC Motors

3

2

0

5

4

 

TOTAL

16

14

0

30

23

Third Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

ACT 102

Refrigeration Systems Components

4

6

0

10

7

ELT 108

Commercial Wiring II

4

1

2

7

4

ELT 120

Residential Wiring I

3

2

3

8

5

IFC 100

Industrial Safety Procedures

2

1

0

3

2

 

TOTAL

13

10

5

28

18

Fourth Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

BFM 104

Building Climate Controls

3

2

0

5

4

EMP 100

Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development

3

0

0

3

3

IMT 120

Magnetic Starters and Braking

2

4

0

6

4

AND

BFM 121

Building and Facilities Maintenance Internship/Practicum

0

0

15

15

5

OR

XXX xxx

Elective(s)

(+)

(+)

(+)

(+)

(5)

 

TOTAL

8+

6+

15+

29+

16+

 

APPENDIX C

Building and Facilities Maintenance, Diploma

 

Suggested Equipment List

 

Acid brush

Adhesive

Adjustable wrench

Adjustment tools for calibration of electronics

Air tools

Alignment tool

Allen screwdriver

Allen wrench

Alligator clips

Ammeter

Analog meter

Awl

Ballpeen hammer

Blueprint machine

Burnisher

Calibrated square wave generator

Calipers

Capacitor checker

Center punch

Chain nose pliers

Channel lock pliers

Chart recorder

Cold chisel

Combination pliers

Combination wrench

Continuity tester

Contour band saw

Current probe

Data recorder (digital cassette) for PC systems

Degausing coil

Diagonal pliers

Digital programmer

Disc exerciser

Drafting table

Drill bits

Dusting brush

Electric drill

Electrical tape

Electronic sequencer

Extension cord

Extension driver

Feeler gauge set

File set

First aid kit

Flashlight

Flat file

Flow diagram

Fork lift

Fuse puller

Grease gun

Hand drill

Hand reamer

Heat gun

Heat sinks

Hemostat

Hex key set

Hex wrench

Hydraulic test stand

Industrial terminal (CRT) for PC systems

Inspection mirror

Insulation tester

Jumper leads

Keyboard

Kwick-draw solder

Lamp puller

Light pen

Line voltage monitor

Logic analyzer

Logic clip

Logic probe

Logic pulsers

Long nose pliers

Magnetic nutdriver

Magnifying glass

Meter (18 range 2000 OHM/V)

Micrometer

Microprocessor

Microwave tester

Mill file

Mirror

Modulation scope

Module checkers

Multimeter

Needle nose pliers

Nibbling tools

Nutdriver

Offset screwdriver

Oiler

Optoelectronic sensor

Oscilloscope

Penlight

Phillips screwdriver

Pin punch

Pin straightener

Plotter

Pneumatic logic controller

Pressure gauge kit

Printer

Programmable calculator

Punch set (center, pin, prick)

R-F probe

Reamer

Resistor/capacitor substitution box

Rivet gun

ROM cleaver

ROM wave generator

Round file

Rust remover

Safety glasses

Scale (6" Eng/Metric)

Scissors

Screwstarter

Side cutters

Sine wave generator

Snake

Snap ring pliers

Socket set

Solder puller

Soldering iron

Soldering tips

Spectrum analyzer

Spline key set

Spring tension gauge

Standard screwdriver

Stopwatch

Strap wrench

Stripper/crimper

Surface grinder

Swiss pattern file

Tachometer

Tap and die set

Tape

Taper file

Teach pendant

Terminal crimper

Test clip

Test leads

Three-axis coordinate measurement

  machine

Tin snips

Transistor tester

Tube puller

Tube tester

Tweezers

Utility blades

Utility knife

Utility pliers

Vacuum cleaner

Voltage tester

VOM

VOM frequency counter

Watt meter

Wheatstone bridge

Wire brush

Wire dispenser

Wire stripper

Wire wrapper

X-Y recorder