Energy Technology - Multi-Skilled Facility Maintenance Technician

This program is INACTIVE

Program Info

Year Established
2012
Program Code
MSFMT.AAS
Degree Type
Associate in Applied Science
Office Contact
School of Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development: 313-845-9645, bepdinfo@hfcc.edu, Technology Bldg, Room: E-211
Faculty Contact
Chad Richert: 313-317-1515, crichert@hfcc.edu, Technology Bldg, Room: E-115C

Program Description

Description

Prepares students for a career in building/plant facility maintenance. Focuses on job safety, basic electricity, heating and cooling, sheet metal fabrication, EPA refrigeration certification, power engineering (exposure to boilers and hydronic systems), building controls, hydraulics, plumbing and pipe fitting, millwright basics (applied tech), and welding.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

  1. Apply basic skills in HVAC installation, maintenance, and repair.
  2. Operate basic boiler and hydronic systems.
  3. Troubleshoot basic electrical equipment utilizing theories of electricity.
  4. Demonstrate installation and maintenance plumbing and pipe fitting skills.
  5. Demonstrate basic welding skills.
  6. Communicate effectively in the workplace using interpersonal and computer skills.
  7. Apply basic carpentry skills such as measuring, cutting, and shaping wood and other building materials.
  8. Employ basic millwright skills.
  9. Apply basic fabricating/sheet metal working skills such as layout and fabrication of sheet metal fittings.
  10. Apply basic machine repair skills.
  11. Apply basic skills in installation and troubleshooting of instrumentation and controls.
  12. Utilize the appropriate tools as dictated by the project.
  13. Demonstrate consistent adherence to standard safety protocols.
Career Opportunities

Many large and small companies are combining trades and as a result, are seeking individuals for employment in this fast-growing profession.

  • Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC)
  • Power Engineering
  • Building Controls
  • Plumbing
  • Electrical
  • Welding
  • Hydraulics
  • Millwright
  • Renewable Energy

Class credits earned at HFC can be transferred to other academic institutions. Transfer information is available in the University Transfer, Advising, and Career Counseling Center or contact your academic advisor.


General Education

Category 4: Social Sciences
Complete any one.
Credit Hours
3.00

See General Education Requirements for details.

Program Requirements

Minimum Total Credit Hours
68.00
Requirements are subject to change. The information represented here is effective starting Winter 2019 and applies to the current catalog year. If you were admitted prior to this year, please check your requirements under the My Progress section of HFC Self Service.