Online Facilities Maintenance Training Course Curriculum

Succeed by learning how to use your Penn Foster program.

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

• Understand how to use your Student Portal
• Access the Penn Foster Community and use it to find answers
• Connect with Penn Foster on various social media sites

This course is a review of the basic math skills needed for work in an industrial setting. Students will start with a review of basic operations that can be used in industrial work. This course also covers basic algebra. These basic mathematical operations are important to work in the industrial field, and this course will provide the basic mathematical functions that can be used on when on the job.

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

• Apply the various ways of performing addition and subtraction with whole and decimal numbers
• Examine the applications of multiplication and division on different combinations of digits
• Perform the different application techniques of fractions, percents, proportions, and angles
• Illustrate your ability to effectively use the metric system
• Solve perimeter, area, and volume for a variety of geometrical shapes
• Identify algebraic concepts to solve problems

This course is designed to help industrial workers to know why safety is so important as well as to alert them of probable hazards and dangers associated with their workplaces. You’ll be familiarized with accident prevention techniques, fire safety methods, and the use of personal protective equipment. You’ll be provided with sound, practical knowledge about the hazards and safety measures associated with the handling of chemicals, pressurized gases, and electrical equipment. This course enables you to perform safety practices involved with the handling of manufacturing materials, industrial machinery, and various other electrical installations.

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

• Analyze the structure of workplace safety
• Point out the types of chemical hazards, their safety measures, and prevention processes
• Distinguish between the various catastrophes caused by fire and the methods used for stopping them
• Categorize the safety measures involved in working with pressurized gases
• Report the various safety measures involved in working with electricity
• Show the various safety measures required in the handling of materials
• Point out the various hazards associated with machines and the importance of control equipment
• Categorize the importance of using quality electrical equipment and its related safety measures

This course is an introduction to the various kinds of tools and equipment you’ll commonly see in any industrial workplace. First, you’ll learn about various types of hand tools, their uses, and how to select the appropriate hand tool for the job. Then, you’ll focus on electric drilling, grinding, power cutting, and pneumatic tools.

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

• Describe the basic uses and application of common hand tools
• Explain which common hand tool is appropriate for a variety of situations
• Determine the proper tools to use for electric drilling and grinding
• Compare different kinds of power cutting tools
• Identify the selection, use, and safe practices of using different types of pneumatic tools

This course focuses on different types of manufacturing equipment. During the first stage of production, raw materials are processed by this manufacturing equipment. Conveyor lines then would move the products through the plant to the final finishing, painting, or processing areas and then to the ship-ping department.

Manufacturing equipment contains moving parts that are driven by electric motors that are, in turn, guided by control systems that get input information from sensors. If the machine isn’t powered by an electric motor, it will be powered by pneumatic or hydraulic systems. Any of these components can fail at any time. Failure can cause the machine to produce faulty parts or can cause a complete stoppage of an assembly line. The purpose of a preventive maintenance program is to locate possible machine or equipment faults before the machine fails.

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

• Analyze the importance, causes, and effects of a preventive maintenance program
• Point out the preventive maintenance procedures required in various electrical and mechanical systems
• Analyze the different approaches and methods taken for solving problems

This course focuses on the various documentation used in the building and construction trades. You’ll learn about a variety of different types of prints and drawings that are commonly used, as well as their symbols and notations. You’ll also learn how to interpret these technical drawings and use their information to go forward with a project in confidence.

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

• Distinguish between the different types of prints and how they're used
• Interpret electrical drawings and schematics
• Categorize the types of building drawings by the information they show
• Explain the purpose of electronics drawings

This course covers different aspects of the plumbing trade. It begins with an overview of the trade, construction drawings, and plumbing and piping systems. It explores the fundamental safety procedures, tools, calculations, skills, and codes that pertain to plumbers. You'll learn to perform finish plumbing tasks and pipe joining techniques., and learn about water supply and the various materials and appliances common to the trade, such as fixtures, fittings, valves, and heaters, as well as the function and methods of installation of piping insulation.

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

• Identify the elements and specifications that pertain to the plumbing trade
• Differentiate among the types of fittings, valves, and heaters and their installation methods
• Recognize safety measures, plumbing tools, materials, and their uses
• Explain the importance of proper plumbing system installation and maintenance
• Describe the installing and design processes of various plumbing fixtures, lines, and appliances
• Identify the structure of the plumbing system and the need for regular repair and maintenance
• Identify and classify the characteristics of pumps, tanks, and boilers
• Recognize the function of piping insulation and methods necessary to calculate and install it

This course explains the many types of systems and technical skills required of an HVACR (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration) technician. This course provides a solid foundation in the tools, test equipment, and common materials used by HVACR technicians.

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

• Analyze the field of HVACR, the associated roles, and the importance of safety at the workplace
• Categorize the components of HVACR field and work
• Point out the scientific elements and laws associated with HVACR

In this course, you'll get a general overview of the skills required of a residential electrician. You'll learn about the job opportunities for electricians; basic electrical terms and concepts such as power, voltage, and current; and how power is supplied to and throughout a residence. Then you'll discover how both AC and DC circuits are formed and how to calculate the power supplied through these circuits. you'll also learn the math needed to perform electrical measurements, calculations, and conversions.

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

• Recognize the fundamentals of electrical drawing and the purpose of circuits
• Summarize the purpose of electronics drawings and the ways of preparing them
• Describe the nature of electricity
• Explain circuits and Ohm’s Law
• List the various tools an electrician uses

In this course, you’ll learn to identify the physical and electrical properties and characteristics of conductors. You’ll also learn about the types and characteristics of conduit. Both areas of knowledge are essential for any wiring job you’ll work on throughout your entire career. Many of the skills you’ll learn later in your program build on these basic fundamentals.

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

• Define alternating current
• Describe how to select and install various types of conductors, wires, and cables
• Identify how to install various types of conduit fittings and supports

In this course, you'll learn about the concept of light, photometry, and lamp types. You'll explore the components of incandescent and fluorescent lamps, and how to use multilevel lighting with fluorescent lamps, and the application of sensors and timers in lighting control systems.

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

• Analyze the fundamentals of lamp operation
• Point out the fundamental characteristics of fluorescent and high-intensity discharge lamps
• Analyze the functions of different types of light-control systems

In this course, you’ll explore different topics that pertain to the construction trade. You’ll learn about the different codes and laws that impact building construction, as well as the various materials that workers use. Also covered in this course are doors, windows, and insulation, which all contribute to the ventilation and energy efficiency of a building.

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

• Distinguish among the methods and codes associated with construction
• Point out the importance and utility of the types of lumber and fasteners used in construction
• Categorize the materials, installation methods, and selection processes associated with windows, doors, and insulation