Facility Maintenance, A.A.S.

Associate of Applied Science Degree: (FAM-AAS)
College Certificate: (FAM-CERT)

About the Program

The Facility Maintenance Associate of Applied Science degree and College Certificate program prepares the student for immediate employment as a facility maintenance technician, maintenance and stationary engineer, and facility maintenance manager at health care institutions, large office towers, apartment complexes, professional buildings, multiuse facilities, plants, government and educational building, etc.

Students will be able to perform work related to carpentry, plumbing, ground maintenance, electrical, general maintenance of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration, (HVAC/R) and operation and complete maintenance of boiler plants. The program also prepares students to take local and State of Michigan examinations for obtaining license(s) for Mechanical Maintenance and Mechanics Education and Certification for Health Care (MECH) State of Michigan. The certificate will fulfill the competency requirements for the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospital Organization (JCAHO) for facility maintenance training. Students may be eligible to waive certain course.

This Program Offers:

• Associate of Applied Science: 62 credit hours
• College Certificate: 32 credit hours
• Building Engineer College Certificate: 33 credit hours

Program Goals

• To teach students to proficiency in performing electrical and HVAC/R (heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration) systems maintenance and repairs in multi-purpose buildings and facilities

Program Outcomes

• Demonstrate proficient use of hand tools, equipment and gauges commonly used in the repair and troubleshooting of commercial HVAC/R (heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration) systems
• Describe and apply the principles of operation of basic components and systems used in meeting specific needs in conditioning air, heating air, providing ventilating and refrigerating objects
• Interpret and apply EPA regulatory laws in properly handling refrigerants and other environmentally hazardous materials used with HVAC/R systems
• Demonstrate proper selection and application of HVAC/R components in maintenance of a commercial system
• Solve basic technical problems encountered in commercial refrigeration, cooling and heating equipment
• Effectively demonstrate competent verbal communication skills with individuals and teams 

College Certificate Goals

• Provide students with a basic foundation in performing electrical and HVAC/R (heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration) systems maintenance and repairs

College Certificate Outcomes

• Demonstrate proficient use of tools, equipment and gauges commonly used in the repair and troubleshooting of commercial HVAC/R systems
• Demonstrate applied competency in proper selection and application of HVAC/R components in maintenance of a commercial system
• Solve basic technical problems encountered in commercial refrigeration, cooling and heating equipment

Admission Requirements

Students are required to do the following:

• Fulfill all WCCCD admission requirements
• Declare intent to enter this program on the WCCCD Application for Admission or change intent at the Admissions Office
• Fulfill course placement requirements based on the ACCUPLACER^® assessment
• Complete a WCCCD Program Application and submit to the Campus Academic Officer