TCI College of Technology

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE PROGRAM(FMTC)

This intensive Certificate program integrates hands-on laboratories for HVAC/R, plumbing, electricity, major appliances, general physical plant maintenance and repairs with essential lectures on building systems, tenant relations, personnel management, life safety, security, and fire protection systems. In addition, the graduate is prepared to sit for the examinations for related industry certifications in Department of Environmental Protection, Environmental Protection Agency, OSHA, and FDNY Certificates of Fitness. If the student wishes to continue on, all of the Certificate Program course credits are applicable to TCI’s Facilities Management Technology A.O.S. degree program. Certificate holders and graduates of the degree program may receive partial credit transfer to the Heating, Ventilation, Air conditioning and Refrigeration Technology degree program. The program length is 12 months or three semesters, courses are offered year round. Topics include:

• Environmental and occupational safety
• Life Safety, Security and Fire Protection
• Building Physical Plant/Service Equipment
• Building/Housing Management Procedures
• New trends and regulations in building design and maintenance

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS FACILITIES MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY A.O.S. DEGREE (FMT)

The Facilities Maintenance Technology degree program; offers a well-rounded approach to learning building maintenance management and applied technologies for facilities management and maintenance personnel. The program integrates hands-on laboratories for HVAC/R, plumbing, electricity, major appliances and general physical plant maintenance and repair-with essential lectures on building systems, codes, estimating, personnel management, tenant relations property management and life safety, security, and fire protection systems. In addition, the graduate is prepared to obtain DEP, EPA, OSHA, and FDNY industry related certifications. The program length is 16 months or four semesters. Topics include:

• Environmental and occupational safety
• Life Safety, Security and Fire Protection
• Building Physical Plant/Service Equipment
• Building/Housing Management Procedures
• New trends and regulations in building design and maintenance

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY

The Facilities Management Technology (FMT) Department is committed to the professional and personal growth of our students. The curriculum meets the requirements of the facilities management and building maintenance job market by providing a diverse educational experience. We develop professionals knowledgeable in the maintenance, service, and repair of the physical plant for low rise, high rise and computerized “smart buildings”. Additionally, the curriculum includes courses in life safety, personnel and project management that will prepare them for the ever expanding service industry of Facilities Management. The graduate of TCI will have an Associates of Occupational Studies Degree (A.O.S) and a tool belt of skills ranging from Awls to Zip screws.

• Air Conditioning
• Blueprint Reading
• Computer Skills
• Domestic Water Supply Plumbing
• Elevators and Escalators
• Fire, Security and Life Safety Management
• Glazing and other General Repairs
• Heating Systems
• Incinerators and Garbage Compactors
• Junction Boxes and Raceways
• Keys and Locks Laws, Codes, and Occupational Safety
• Management Procedures
• Major Appliance Repair
• Nails, Nuts and Bolts, and Screws
• Operation of Building Service Equipment
• Plumbing and Fire Suppression Piping Systems
• Quantity, Calculations and Cost Estimating
• Refrigeration for Office and Domestic Refrigerators
• Smart Building control Systems(EMS, BAS)
• Sheetrock and Dry Wall Repair Tile (ceramic and vinyl)
• Installation and Repair
• Underlayment
• Ventilation Systems
• Waste Management
• Zip Screws

You will leave TCI with the required industry related “certificates”:

• N. Y. C. Fire Dept. Certificates of Fitness (From A to Z);
• Air Compressors
• Low Pressure (# 6) Oil Burner
• W-12 Citywide Sprinkler and Z00 Standpipe and Sprinkler
• The Department of Environmental Protection Air Pollution Control Training Certificate
• Refrigerant Management (Recovery) Certificate
• The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)Safety Training Certificate

FACULTY & TECHNICIANS

All faculty and technicians have multiple years of field experience combined with their academic credentials. Instructors come from the industry with certifications in building and air conditioning systems. All are committed to “hands on” instruction with students learning by “doing”.

For more information contact: Dean Regina F. Cahill Division of Facilities Technology 212-594-4000 ext 5424 www.tcicollege.edu