Learn about the maintenance of internal and external building elements, as well as the operation and upkeep of building systems (electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and fire-safety).
Building maintenance schedules and basic building repairs will be reviewed as well as the systems needed to sustain the health and safety of occupants. Asset management strategies (e.g., run to fail, corrective, condition-based, preventative and predictive maintenance) will also be covered.
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- Electrical Systems and Lighting
HVAC Systems
Fire safety systems
Waste and Recycling
Drywall Repairs and Painting (levels of repairing minor drywall damage and painting over damaged areas)
Environmental Health and Safety (incl. importance of filters, slip, trip, and fall mitigation; e.g. asbestos testing)
Plumbing Systems (including water treatment)
Asset Registry basics, including asset classification systems
Maintenance Scheduling
Additional building maintenance and safety elements, e.g. building envelope, landscaping, parking etc.
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22478 |
May 19, 2026 to May 29, 2026 |
Lecture/Practical | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.