Building Maintenance Repairer Apprenticeship*, Certificate
Program Overview
The Building Maintenance Repairer Apprenticeship is an earn-while-you-learn program that begins with a job in the field. Students are employed full-time by a participating contractor, who also pays the cost of tuition, allowing students to gain valuable experience while completing their education at no personal cost. Classes are held two nights a week during the fall and spring terms, allowing students to work during the day and train in the evenings.
This two-year program combines classroom instruction with on-the-job training to prepare students for careers in the skilled trades. Students receive hands-on training in plumbing, HVAC, electrical systems, carpentry, small engine maintenance and repair, sheet rock repair, and floor and wall coverings. In addition to technical skills, students also earn industry-recognized credentials, including and .
For those not yet employed in the field, the program provides assistance in finding placement with sponsoring employers. The program is proudly sponsored by the (BANCF) and is designed to meet the growing demand for skilled trade professionals in our local community.
Students must
- Be 18 years old and employable in the trade they are entering.
- No high school completion or equivalent is required, but is highly recommended.
- A driver's license is not required but highly recommended.
- Apprentices must be employed by a participating employer in their trade.
- Assistance with finding a sponsoring employer is available through the Apprenticeship office, 352-395-5251 or email justin.a.macdougall@sfcollege.edu.
First Year - Level One
- Intro to the Plumbing Profession
- Plumbing Safety
- Plumbing Tools
- Intro to Plumbing Math
- Int. to Plumbing Drawings
- Plastic Pipe and Fittings
- Copper Pipe and Fittings
- Cast-iron Pipe & Fittings
- Carbon Steel Pipe and Fittings
- Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing
- Fixtures and Faucets
- Intro to Drain, Waste & Vent (DWV) Systems
- Introduction to Water Distribution Systems
Second Year - Level Two
- Plumbing Math Two
- Reading Comm. Drawings
- Hangers, Supports, Structural Penetrations and Fire Stopping
- Installing & Testing DWV Piping
- Installing Roof, Floor & Area Drains
- Types of Valves
- Installing & Testing Water Supply Piping
- Installing Fixtures, Valves & Faucets
- Intro to Basic Electricity
- Installing Water Heaters
- Fuel Gas Systems
- Servicing Fixtures, Valves & Faucets
Third Year - Level Three
- Applied Math
- Sizing Water Supply Piping
- Potable Water Treatment
- Backflow Preventers
- Types of Venting
- Sizing DWV & Storm Systems
- Sewage Pumps & Sump Pumps
- Corrosive-Resistant Waste Piping
- Compressed Air
Fourth Year - Level Four
- Business Principles for Plumbers
- Introductory Skills for the Crew Leader
- Water Pressure Boosters & Recirculating Systems
- Indirect & Special Waste
- Hydronic & Solar Heating Systems
- Servicing Piping Systems, Fixtures & Appliances
- Private Water Supply Well Systems
- Private Waste Disposal Systems
- Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs
- Plumbing for Mobile Home & Travel Trailer Parks
*No high school completion or equivalent required.
For more information, please reach out to Justin MacDougall at 352-395-5251 or justin.macdougall@sfcollege.edu.