Facilities Maintenance Technology (FMT)

FMT 100     Introduction to Facilities Maintenance     3.5 Units

Students are introduced to industrial maintenance and operations including OSHA-approved industrial safety procedures and practices. Students acquire knowledge in and apply the use of basic tools and specialized equipment for use in lubrication, maintenance, electrical operation, and repair for industrial facilities equipment.


Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: 1.5  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Recommended: Mechanical aptitude and good command of communication skills

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

Credit by Exam: Yes

FMT 104     Electrical Concepts for Facilities Maintenance Technicians     2.5 Units

Students are introduced to the concepts of electricity and its safe use as commonly used in large facilities. These concepts will include single phase and three phase generation, electrical distribution, single phase motors, electrical efficiency, and power factor correction.


Lecture Hours: 2  Lab Hours: 1.5  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Prerequisite: FMT 100 with C or better

Recommended: Prior completion of AIRC 121 and AIRC 122

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: 1

Transfer Status: CSU     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

Credit by Exam: Yes

FMT 105     Introduction to Industrial Electronics and Controls     2.5 Units

Students will develop a working knowledge of the common electronic control devices used in industry. They will gain skills in using electronic test equipment.


Lecture Hours: 2  Lab Hours: 1.5  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Prerequisite: FMT 100 with C or better

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None Recommended: Completion of AIRC-121 and AIRC-122

Transfer Status: CSU     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

Credit by Exam: Yes

FMT 120     Low and High Pressure Boilers     3 Units

The student will learn to identify, maintain, and operate small and large heating systems used in commercial, institutional, and industrial applications. Types of equipment include hot water, low-pressure and high-pressure steam boilers, auxiliary, safety and flame safeguard controls, steam traps, condensate return, and water treatment systems. Safe and efficient operation of boilers and related central plant machinery and equipment will be emphasized.


Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: 1  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

Credit by Exam: Yes

FMT 122     Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers     4 Units

Students will study principles of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) operation. Students learn control applications using PLCs in a systematic approach involving problem analysis, ladder diagrams, selection of PLC input and output modules, programming logic functions, and testing. Students will focus on implementation of simple applications in the laboratory.


Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: 3  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Recommended: Experience using a PC and completion of CIS 041

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

Credit by Exam: Yes

FMT 123     Intermediate Programmable Logic Controllers     4 Units

Students continue the study of programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Students examine applications of control systems for factory automation and robotics. They will focus on digital and analog inputs and outputs.


Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: 3  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Prerequisite: FMT 122 with C or better

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None Recommended: Student should feel comfortable working with office applications on Windows 2000 desktop. Familiarity with the Rockwell Automation RSLogix 5000 integrated development environment is a plus.

Transfer Status: CSU     Degree Applicable: AS

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

FMT 130     Management of People in Technical and Building Services Industries     2 Units

Students will study management of people in the technical and building services industries. There will be emphasis on team-building, worker motivation, and leadership skills. The course highlights conflict management, selection and development of workers, and dealing with technological changes and skills advancement.


Lecture Hours: 2  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: 2

Transfer Status: CSU     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

FMT 160     Smart Home Technology and Automation     2 Units

Students will study smart home technology and automation systems, such as home security systems, environmental control and monitoring systems, and energy monitoring and control. The course highlights selection, planning, safety practices, building codes, permits, do-it-yourself (DIY), and professional installation. The student will also learn about wireless networking, smart phone monitoring, controlled lighting systems, infant, pet and elder care monitoring systems, emergency power back up, and smart appliance monitoring.


Lecture Hours: 1.5  Lab Hours: 1.5  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Recommended: Basic understanding of simple control systems

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: 2

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NAA

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None