This course covers the overall management of a maintenance program in a commercial, industrial or residential complex. The curriculum includes: general building repairs, landscaping maintenance, pneumatics, hydraulics, heating and masonry. It also includes familiarization with woodworking, welding, metal fabrication and mechanical repairs.

The Freshmen will learn how to use basic measuring instruments, hand tools, and safe operation of shop power equipment. Students will review basic mathematical computations necessary to assist them in their work. Students will learn how to work from simple shop drawings to accomplish their tasks. The students will build several wood projects and will learn how to measure, cut, clean and solder copper tubing to required dimensions. The Freshmen will learn the theory of safety, hand tools, power tools and measurements. A review of basic math will be stressed. Audio visual films and tapes will also be used.

The Sophomores will learn how to read, draw, interpret, and wire basic electrical circuits in a safe, efficient and workable manner. The students will learn how to use voltage testers, continuity testers, and basic electrical hand tools. The students will also learn how to safely operate Oxy-Acetelyne welding equipment. The students will learn how to puddle weld, butt weld, braze and use a cutting torch. The Sophomores will learn the theory of Plant and Building maintenance. The course covers all the trades which pertain to the program. Building Trades Blueprint reading will be studied in depth from the beginning to the end. Audio visual films and tapes about each trade will be shown.

The Juniors will learn how to safely operate arc and mig welding machines. They will learn how to prepare, prime and paint different types of materials. The student will learn how to make basic sheet metal projects using the shear and box brake. The Juniors will learn the theory of electrical and plumbing because of its importance in that it is a licensed trade that pertains to healths. Mechanical and architectural drawings will be learned and put into practice. Audio visual films and tapes about the trades are covered and shown.

The Seniors will learn how to accomplish basic landscaping and grounds up-keep. The students will learn how to prepare and pour concrete forms as they pertain to the maintenance and upkeep of a physical plant. The student will learn how to put to use those aspects that he/she has learned in shop by actively participating in the repair, maintenance and general upkeep of the school building and grounds. The Senior students will learn the theory of developing troubleshooting skills along with landscaping. Mechanical and architectural drawing will be done in depth. Audio visual films and tapes will be covered and shown.