Apprenticeship Facilities Maintenance Technology: AAS (CTE)

Associate of Applied Science | 63 credits minimum

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Program Description
The Facilities Maintenance Technology program provides students with a solid foundation in the basic fundamentals of Electricity, Industrial Motor Control, HVAC principles, Plumbing, Construction Maintenance, Pipefitting, and Welding. This is a three year program requiring 6,000 hours of on-the-job training as well as 432 clock hours of related instruction.

The College provides classroom-related and supplemental instruction for apprenticeship programs. Classes are held in the days, evenings, and Saturdays, depending on the program. The College neither provides on-the-job training nor acts as a sponsor for apprentices. Individuals must locate their own sponsors. For individual industry-sponsored programs, students should contact their employers’ training director or the Apprenticeship Office.

The Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship is the federal registering agency for all Utah programs. For National credentials, students and sponsors need to be registered with the Federal Office of Apprenticeship, 125 South State Street, Suite 2412, Salt Lake City, UT 84138. Sponsors are encouraged to be registered with the Office of Apprenticeship. All electricians and plumbers must register with the Utah State Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing, (801) 530-6628.

Career Opportunities
Apprenticeship students are expected to be employed while participating in related training course work.

Transfer/Articulation Information
Please refer to the Student Resources section of the SLCC University Transfer webpage.

Estimated Cost for Students
Tuition per semester: https://www.slcc.edu/student/financial/tuition-fees.aspx

Note: Apprenticeship programs are not eligible for financial aid.

Program Entry Requirements
All entering students must demonstrate competence for placement into MATH 1010 , or provide a transcript showing a grade of C or higher in MATH 0990 or equivalent, or complete FMTA 1470 (Math for the Trades) with a grade of C or higher.

General Education Requirements

Complete all General Education courses. Refer to Notes for program specific requirements and recommendations.

Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS) General Education Requirements

Program General Education Notes

REQUIRED:

Quantitative Studies (QS): FMTA 1470

Distribution Areas: choose 1 course from each Distribution Area, 5 courses total.

Program Requirements

Required Courses (30 Credits)

Elective Courses (5 Credits Minimum)

FMTA 2410 - Mntnc. Welding/Trowel Trades

Note

FMTA students may still be short credit hours after having completed the major course requirements and general education requirements. If so, additional credit hours from one of the distribution areas will be necessary to meet the 63 credit hour minimum for the AAS degree.

Time to Completion & Graduation Map

Apprenticeship Facilities Maintenance Technology AAS: Full-time
Apprenticeship programs are composed of two parts: (1) on-the-job training is provided by a sponsor who exposes the apprentice to practical applications in all phases of a particular craft; (2) classroom-related instruction is designed to provide the apprentice with knowledge of theoretical and technical aspects of their craft. Total completion of an apprenticeship program will take up to five years, depending upon the craft.

Additional Program Note

A Certificate in Facilities Maintenance Technology is also available. For more information about this certificate, contact the Apprenticeship Office, Taylorsville Redwood Campus, CT 274, 801-957-4066.

Program Learning Outcomes

Program learning outcome alignment with Student Learning Outcomes in brackets.

Achieve entry-level proficiency in all areas of facilities maintenance as well as advanced training as work experience is added. [1,2,3,4,7]
Be prepared to continue in the workforce having the necessary workplace skills. [1,2,3,4,6,7]