BUILDING MAINTENANCE

HANDS-ON ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING WORKSHOP

A TWO-DAY WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP FEE: $295.00

(Includes Take-Home Workbook)

This hands-on workshop provides real-world training in hands-on wiring and equipment maintenance and plumbing system maintenance and repairs. Adhering to workplace safety standards is emphasized throughout, and integrated into each hands-on procedure.  All necessary tools, materials and test equipment needed to accomplish all wiring projects, troubleshooting and test procedures, and plumbing projects are provided. Attendees are also welcome to bring their own test equipment, wiring diagrams, or specific equipment information for evaluation and review by the instructor. Interactive, take-home workbooks that serve as a reference manual for use later on the job are issued to each participant.

In the hands-on electrical segment of this workshop, attendees will wire actual circuits, working with switches, receptacles, lights and circuit breakers while learning how to follow the National Electric Code and work safely with electricity. In the plumbing segment, the hands-on portion of the workshop includes using a torch and solder to make copper piping system plumbing repairs, working with plastic piping, and cutting and threading rigid piping to accomplish a repair. Workshop participants will also learn how to repair and replace fixtures.   

 WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

….Maintenance & service technicians whose responsibilities include electrical,

     plumbing in residences, schools, hospitals, or offices

….Facility maintenance workers from other departments who want to cross-train in

     servicing electrical wiring and plumbing systems.

….Maintenance supervisors who oversee facility maintenance programs

WORKSHOP AGENDA

What You Will Learn and Do

…Electrical Load Distribution Panel Fundamentals

…Circuit Breakers, Standard and GFCI, Installation & Replacement

…Branch and Feeder Circuits From The Distribution Panel

…Electrical Safety, Testing & Troubleshooting Breakers With A Voltmeter

…Tracing 120-Volt  and 240-Volt Circuits

…Understanding Wire Sizing and Ampacity Of Circuits

…Disconnect Switches and Fuses, Checking With A Voltmeter and Ohmmeter

…Determining The Right Fuse For Replacement

…Proper Use Of Conduit and Rain-Tight For Disconnect Switches

…Cutting and Stripping Romex To Wire Circuits

…Wiring A Standard, 120-volt GFCI, and Split Receptacle, 240-Volt Receptacles

…Wiring An SPST Switch and Light Circuit, 3-Way and 4-way Switches

…Indoor and Outdoor Lighting Troubleshooting, Repairs & Maintenance

…Proper Use Of Digital Meters, Checking Voltage, Resistance and Continuity

…Troubleshooting and Replacing Electric Motors

…Working With Plastic, Galvanized, Copper Pipe and Brass Fittings

…Using A Torch To Solder Joints and Using Flaring Tools

…Replacing Water Supply Lines and Angle Stops, Changing O-Rings and Stems

…Removing Traps and Cleaning Drains, Globe Plungers & Augers

…Removing and Re-installing Toilet Tanks and Bowls, Replacing Wax Rings

…Using Rebuild Kits For Toilet and Flush Valve Repair

…Replacing, Repairing and Maintaining Water Heaters

…Mold Prevention and Remediation

 ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR:

Jim Johnson has both a formal education and real-world, hands-on work experience in facility and equipment maintenance. Adult education is his specialty, and he consistently receive high marks for his ability to explain and simplify concepts, allowing technical and maintenance personnel to put the information they learn to work in a practical way in their job.

WORKSHOP FEE: $295.00

(Includes Take-Home Workbook)

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