What You’ll Learn

This course is designed to equip participants with essential skills for success in Building and Property Management, integrating technical competencies with critical soft skills that enhance employability. Students will develop professional capabilities in effective communication, interpersonal relationships, conflict resolution, critical thinking, collaboration, and career readiness.

Alongside these foundational skills, the course offers hands-on training in carpentry essentials, including framing, hanging doors and windows, and constructing partitions. Participants will gain practical experience in installing and performing preventative maintenance on insulation, siding, and roofing, as well as mastering trim installation, drywall techniques, and painting fundamentals. The curriculum also addresses important safety considerations, ADA compliance, on-site preventative maintenance, and the diagnosis of basic appliance and HVAC issues, providing a comprehensive foundation for a successful career in property management.

Class Details

Topical areas of study include: • Carpentry basics • Framing wood and steel partitions • Tools commonly used in the plumbing trade • Paints and painting basics • Hanging, repairing, and finishing drywall • Paint application tools and methods • Installation of pre-hung doors and windows • Plumbing safety • Record-keeping requirements • Requirements for chemical storage/usage • Preventive maintenance plans • Appliance repair • Water softeners • Maintenance scheduling and budgeting • Basic ADA requirements • Safety and liability issues • Water analysis and testing (e.g., swimming pools) • Smart building automation • Drainage, soil erosion, and plant health identification