MA The Maintenance Academy Maintenance 215 · Black Boots Initiative · shared with Foundational Fundamentals

Courses

New to the trades? Start with Construction Core, then choose a trade course.

General construction

Comprehensive Construction Skills

24 weeks · 10 sections

Carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, masonry, painting and roofing, with safety and soft skills throughout. The Black Boots Initiative's core course.

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Electrical

Electrical Technician

16 weeks · 10 sections

Safety and NFPA 70E, test equipment, theory and calculations, the NEC, boxes and conduit bending, conductors, dwelling wiring, grounding and overcurrent protection, motors and HVAC circuits, and troubleshooting.

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HVAC

HVAC Technician

14 weeks · 8 sections

Safety and EPA 608 rules, math, electricity and controls, gas and hydronic heating, the refrigeration cycle and charging, airflow and loads, brazing, evacuation and recovery, heat pumps and mini-splits, maintenance and troubleshooting.

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Plumbing

Plumbing Technician

13 weeks · 7 sections

Safety and codes, tools, math and drawings, pipe and fittings, DWV sizing and venting, water distribution and backflow, fixtures, tank, tankless and heat pump water heaters, fuel gas, and service and repair.

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General construction Company plans

Property Maintenance Technician

10 weeks · 9 sections

For property management teams: electrical, plumbing, heating and steam, air conditioning and PTACs, appliances, interior and exterior repairs, locks, make-ready, preventive maintenance, work orders, fair housing and lead-safe work.

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Flooring

Floor Care Technician

5 weeks · 5 sections

Floor types and chemistry, equipment and pads, daily and periodic care, stone, tile, concrete and wood, stripping and refinishing, burnishing and slip safety, carpet care and spotting, and estimating.

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Green jobs

Workforce Development for Green Jobs

9 units · 9 sections

Renewable energy and solar safety, green building and weatherization with real testing, sustainable agriculture, waste management, environmental law and careers, ending with a capstone project.

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