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Submitter's Information

Name

Kenneth Starkman

Title

Dean, Technology and Engineering

Region

Orange County

College

Fullerton College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Ken Starkman

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Facility Maintenance Technician Certificate

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Construction Crafts Technology (095200)

Projected Start Date

08/15/26

Catalog Description

The facilities Maintenance Technician (FMT) Certificate provides foundational knowledge and hands-on training in essential building maintenance tasks.  Certificate holders are equipped to perform maintenance and repair duties that ensure the proper functioning and upkeep of buildings and assets across commercial, industrial, and residential facilities.  Key skills covered include conducting routine inspections, performing minor repairs, and carrying out preventative maintenance on critical building systems such as plumbing, electrical, and basic HVAC.  This certificate requires a total of 38 units. A grade of C or better is required in each course taken.  At least half of the units towards this degree must be completed at Fullerton College. 

Enrollment Completer Projections

30 enrollments annually

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
Program Goal

This certificate provides necessary knowledge while developing hands-on technical skills and foundational knowledge in building systems, maintenance procedures, and safety practices.  Adding on the job training, students will advance into numerous roles: Lead Maintenance Technician, Facilities Coordinator, Building Engineer, Property/Facility Supervisor.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

38

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

This certificate requires a total of 38 units. A grade of C or better is required in each course taken.  At least half of the units towards this degree must be completed at Fullerton College.   

Program Requirements
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
CSTR 100 FResidential Construction4Y1
CSTR 124 FConstruction Safety3Y1
CSTR 145 FBuilding Energy Efficiency3Y1
CSTR 146 FFacility Maintenance 
Technician 1
3Y1
CSTR 102 FResidential Finish Construction4Y1
CSTR 106 FResidential Plumbing and Mechanical Systems3Y2
CSTR 107 FResidential Electrical Systems3Y1
CSTR 125 FForklifts and Manlifts in Construction3Y2
CSTR 123 FCommercial/Industrial Plans Reading3Y2
CSTR 127 FCommercial Electric Systems3Y2
CSTR 147 FFacility Maintenance Technician 23Y2
CSTR 104 FConcrete and Masonry3Y2




Orange County Regional Questions

District

North Orange County Community College District

College

Fullerton College

CRLC Member

Ken Starkman

Email

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Phone

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Reason for program recommendation request

New Program

Place of program in college's curriculum/similar program

Construction Technology Department

List similar programs at other colleges in the Orange County Region

Santa Ana College

Orange Coast College

Annual Enrollment projects (non-duplicative)

30 annual enrollments

Priority Sector

Energy Construction and Utilities

Submission Details

Published at

06/11/26 - 05:20 PM

Status

Submitted

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Please list the reason(s) for returning "Facility Maintenance Technician Certificate". to Kenneth Starkman's drafts. This message will be sent to kstarkman@fullcoll.edu

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