Apartment TechnologyTechnical Certificate Programs
Apartment Maintenance Technology
Course Descriptions
Program InformationHEA101 - Electric Furnace Maintenance
This course develops skills in servicing electric furnaces. Students will learn electric heating principles; how to interpret the schematic wiring diagram; how to trace the sequence of operation; and how to test and evaluate the heating elements, fusible links, limit switches, sequencer, and more. Also, the students will learn how to make repairs in no heat situations, and more importantly, how to make those repairs in safe, efficient and productive manners.
HEA102 - Gas Furnace Maintenance
This course develops skills in servicing gas furnaces. The students will learn to recognize the components, interpret the schematic wiring diagram; trace the sequence of operation; replace defective parts; and adjust the furnace for optimum efficiency. Also, the students will learn to make repairs in no heat situations, clean the furnace, check for gas leaks, check for carbon monoxide leaksÆ and verify that a furnace is safe to operate.
PLU101 - General Plumbing Maintenance
This course develops skills in solving plumbing problems. Students will learn the anatomy of plumbing systems, and how to work with PVC, copper, cast iron, and black pipe. The students will also learn how to cut, thread, flare, swag, and solder pipe. Other topics include tools for the trade, leak repairs, faucet repairs, thawing frozen pipes, opening clogged drains, and servicing gas and electric water heaters. Most importantly, the students will learn to make these repairs in a safe, efficient and productive manner.
INT101 - Grounds, Scenery & Curb Appeal
This course studies the basic approach to improving the appearance of an apartment community, but with an emphasis on curb appeal. Students will learn how to maintain signs, gates, fences, flags and flag poles, walkways, trash barriers, grass, fertilizer, mulch, shrubbery, pots, and planters. The students will learn the importance of maintaining these items and developing positive impressions.
HEA103 - EPA Technician Certification
The primary objective of this course is to prepare students for the EPA Technician Certification exam. It does not require a highly skilled service technician to pass the exam, but some background and experience will be helpful. The students will learn the potential of releasing CFC's and HCFC's into the environment, and information that will encourage them to comply with the Refrigerant Recycling Rule, which is section 608 of the Clean Air Act 1990, as amended CAA.
HEA104 - Air Conditioning Maintenance
This course develops skills in servicing air conditioners. Students will learn how to diagnose the electrical system, the refrigeration system, and the mechanical devices. Specifically, they will develop skills in recovery and evacuation, leak testing, troubleshooting the compressor for mechanical or electrical problems, charging and/or recharging the system, adjusting the unit for optimum efficiency, and making repairs in safe, efficient and productive manners.
INT104 - Interior Maintenance
This course develops skills in making repairs inside the residence and preparing a facility for leasing. The students will learn how to repair holes in drywall, cracks in plaster, repair floor and wall tile, install doors and door locks, install cabinets, trim and moldings, and painting techniques. Safety, tool selection, and construction materials will also be covered.
ELE101 - General Wiring Maintenance
Electrical maintenance involves troubleshooting and repairing electrical problems inside the residence. Students will learn how to correctly install duplex receptacles, wall switches, lighting fixtures, duplex receptacles, GFCI's, AFCI's, fire and smoke detectors, 110 volt special purpose circuits, 220 volt range and dryer circuits, low voltage doorbell circuits, and more. The students will also learn basic principles of electricity, NEC codes, VOM and Amp meter usage, and safety hints.