This course provides an introduction to the principles and practices of building maintenance. Topics covered include regulations, standards, and compliance; safety and health; energy efficiency; the building code; maintenance planning and management; building fabric maintenance; and engineering systems.

Learning Outcomes

• Identify and understand the relevant regulations, standards, and codes that apply to building maintenance.
• Explain the importance of safety and health in building maintenance.
• Calculate the energy efficiency of a building and identify ways to improve it.
• Apply the building code to the maintenance of a building.
• Develop a maintenance plan for a building.
• Schedule maintenance activities.
• Create inspection and reporting documents and tools.
• Manage contracts for maintenance work.
• Validate procurement procedures.
• Select and apply paints and protective coatings.
• Maintain floors, ceilings, and windows.
• Repair and replace doors.
• Inspect plumbing wastes and drains.
• Clean and repair electrical and power supply system components.
• Troubleshoot lighting technologies.
• Tune up air conditioning and heating systems.

Regulations, Standards and Compliance

• Safety and Health
• Energy Efficiency
• Building Code

• Maintenance Planning and Scheduling
• Inspection and Reporting Documents and Tools
• Contract Management Procedures and Tools
• Procurement Procedures and Validation

• Paints and Protective Coatings
• Floors
• Ceilings
• Windows and Doors

• Plumbing Wastes and Drains
• Electrical and Power Supply System
• Lighting Technologies
• Air Conditioning
• Heating

• Minimum of a High school diploma or equivalent Basic math and science skills

Delivery:

The qualification is delivered via Instructor-Led live presentations and tutorials to guide your online distance learning.

Assessment and verification

Students will be assessed on their knowledge of the course material through a variety of methods, including exam, quizes and practical assignments.