The Facilities Maintenance/Construction program consists of basic construction and facilities maintenance training designed to prepare students for careers in the construction trades/facilities maintenance industry.  The program provides classroom instruction, hands-on training, and an understanding of the basic construction principles needed to complete basic building and repair functions.  Students will receive instruction in carpentry skills; removing and installing electrical devices such as light fixtures, switches, and receptacles; removing, installing, and repairing plumbing fixtures such as toilets, sinks, and taps; installing and repairing drywall; basic masonry repair; and painting.  Instructor may add other skills useful in the facilities maintenance industry such as glazing, servicing of air conditioning units, welding, and swimming pool maintenance.  Instruction involves lecture, demonstration, hands-on practical application, live jobs, group discussions, and group dynamics in the shop.

Carpentry  (4 weeks)
Electricity, Plumbing, Drywall, Masonry, Painting  (4 weeks)
Field Experience  (4 weeks)

All instruction emphasizes workplace safety, accident prevention at a work site, and the safe use of hand and power tools required for such building and maintenance jobs.  Students will learn how to function in teams, how to work productively with a supervisor, how to demonstrate responsibility and safety mindedness, and will practice work habits and communication skills necessary for good job performance.  Students must provide their own transportation to the Field Experience sites.

Integrated Academics (IA) complement ETC’s Trades programs by offering students academic support to function effectively in their training programs.  Instructors provide classroom instruction and directed lab activities in Math and language skills to enhance students’ success and employment potential.  After successfully completing Integrated Academics, students will be able to use vocabulary, perform Math calculations, and apply Math and language strategies to solve problems relevant to their trade.

For early withdrawal, refer to Refund Section.

Safety glasses and books included (books loaned to DOE/COP student); student must provide own steel-toe shoes, navy blue t-shirt with pocket, and heavy solid dark long pants or jeans; tools are loaned.

*Student/Sponsoring agency may provide its own insurance coverage (refer to Admission Requirement Section)