Building Maintenance Training

Lesson 1 • Roles and Responsibilities Overview

Defines maintenance technician, supervisor, and facility manager roles. Connects organisational hierarchy to daily task accountability.

Lesson 2 • Maintenance Documentation Systems

Covers work orders, maintenance logs, and asset registers. Demonstrates how accurate records support audits and performance tracking.

Lesson 3 • Introduction to Building Systems

Provides a high-level map of structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Prepares learners to recognise system interdependencies before deeper study.

Lesson 4 • Regulatory and Compliance Basics

Introduces occupational safety standards, building codes, and environmental regulations. Explains how compliance shapes maintenance planning and documentation.

Lesson 1 • Lockout and Tagout Procedures

Explains energy isolation steps to prevent accidental equipment startup. Demonstrates proper lockout/tagout sequencing for electrical and mechanical systems.

Lesson 2 • Working at Heights Safely

Addresses ladder safety, scaffold use, and fall arrest systems for elevated maintenance work. Connects fall prevention to regulatory requirements.

Lesson 3 • Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

Teaches systematic hazard spotting using inspection checklists and risk matrices. Links hazard identification to corrective action prioritisation.

Lesson 4 • Confined Space Entry Protocols

Defines permit-required confined spaces and entry procedures. Covers atmospheric testing, ventilation, and attendant duties.

Lesson 1 • Windows, Doors, and Glazing Maintenance

Covers hardware adjustment, weatherstripping, glazing seal inspection, and frame repair. Links airtight sealing to energy efficiency and occupant comfort.

Lesson 2 • Roof Systems Inspection and Repair

Addresses flat, sloped, and membrane roof inspection, drainage, and minor repair techniques. Emphasises proactive inspection to extend roof service life.

Lesson 3 • Exterior Wall and Facade Care

Covers masonry, cladding, sealant, and paint maintenance for exterior walls. Explains how facade integrity prevents water infiltration and structural damage.

Lesson 4 • Foundation and Slab Inspection

Teaches crack classification, settlement assessment, and moisture intrusion detection in foundations. Connects early detection to cost-effective remediation.

Lesson 1 • Fixture Repair and Replacement

Teaches faucet, toilet, and urinal repair including valve seat replacement and flapper servicing. Emphasises water conservation through prompt fixture repair.

Lesson 2 • Water Heater Maintenance

Addresses tank and tankless water heater inspection, anode rod replacement, and sediment flushing. Links routine servicing to energy efficiency and equipment longevity.

Lesson 3 • Drainage and Waste System Care

Covers drain cleaning, trap maintenance, vent stack inspection, and grease trap servicing. Connects proper drainage to sanitation and odour control.

Lesson 4 • Leak Detection and Water Damage Response

Covers acoustic, visual, and moisture-meter leak detection methods and immediate containment steps. Prepares learners to minimise water damage before repairs begin.

Lesson 1 • Lighting System Maintenance

Covers lamp replacement, ballast and driver servicing, and lighting control system upkeep. Links proper lighting maintenance to occupant safety and energy efficiency.

Lesson 2 • Electrical Safety and Test Equipment

Covers safe work practices, voltage testing, and proper use of multimeters and clamp meters. Establishes electrical safety as the prerequisite for all subsequent tasks.

Lesson 3 • Motors and Motor Control Maintenance

Addresses motor inspection, bearing lubrication, starter and contactor servicing, and overload relay testing. Prepares learners for mechanical system motor upkeep.

Lesson 4 • Wiring, Outlets, and Switches

Teaches outlet and switch replacement, wire termination, and ground fault circuit interrupter testing. Emphasises correct wiring to prevent shock and fire hazards.

Lesson 1 • Air Filtration and Indoor Air Quality

Covers filter rating systems, replacement schedules, and coil cleaning for air quality control. Connects filter maintenance to occupant health and system efficiency.

Lesson 2 • Cooling System Maintenance

Covers condenser coil cleaning, refrigerant leak checks, cooling tower water treatment, and chiller log review. Emphasises refrigerant handling compliance.

Lesson 3 • HVAC System Components Overview

Maps air handling units, chillers, boilers, cooling towers, and ductwork within a typical system. Provides the component knowledge needed for targeted maintenance tasks.

Lesson 4 • Ventilation and Ductwork Inspection

Teaches duct leakage assessment, damper operation checks, exhaust fan servicing, and airflow balancing. Connects ventilation performance to indoor air quality standards.

Lesson 1 • Continuous Improvement in PM Programmes

Covers failure analysis, PM task optimisation, and feedback loops for programme refinement. Prepares learners to evolve PM programmes based on real performance data.

Lesson 2 • Maintenance Key Performance Indicators

Introduces mean time between failures, planned maintenance percentage, and schedule compliance metrics. Connects KPI tracking to continuous programme improvement.

Lesson 3 • Work Order Management

Explains work order creation, assignment, tracking, and closure within a maintenance workflow. Demonstrates how work order data feeds performance reporting.

Lesson 4 • PM Schedule Development

Covers frequency determination, task sequencing, and seasonal scheduling for preventive tasks. Links schedule design to manufacturer recommendations and usage patterns.

Lesson 1 • Systematic Troubleshooting Methodology

Teaches a structured fault-finding process: define, gather data, hypothesise, test, and verify. Applies the method across mechanical, electrical, and plumbing faults.

Lesson 2 • Electrical Fault Diagnosis

Covers tripped breaker analysis, open circuit tracing, ground fault location, and motor fault diagnosis. Builds on electrical maintenance skills from Chapter 5.

Lesson 3 • Emergency Shutdown and Isolation

Covers building-wide utility shutdown sequences for fire, flood, and gas leak emergencies. Emphasises speed, safety, and communication during emergency isolation.

Lesson 4 • Plumbing and HVAC Fault Diagnosis

Addresses no-heat, no-cooling, low-pressure, and drainage failure scenarios using logical isolation steps. Reinforces system knowledge from Chapters 4 and 6.