Northern Building Maintenance

Code	5702
Diploma	DVS
Sector	Buildings and Public Works
Length of training	1320 hours
Number of credits	88
Status	Program approved in 1997.

This program is offered in French:
5202 - Entretien de bâtiments nordiques

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Program Objectives

To enable the students to acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for managing a small warehouse; maintenance of tools, electrical equipments, plumbing and heating systems; ability to work on internal and external building components.

Program Content

Code	Statement of Competency	Hours	Credits
759-311	Determine their suitability for the occupation and the training process	15	1
759-322	Apply occupational health and safety rules	30	2
759-333	Read building plans and specifications	45	3
759-343	Take measurements and do calculations	45	3
759-358	Carry out work on the exterior buildings	120	8
759-368	Carry our work on the interior of buildings	120	8
759-373	Apply concepts of electricity	45	3
759-384	Maintain tools and equipment	60	4
759-398	Check and replace electrical material and components	120	8
759-405	Repair home appliances	75	5
759-412	Maintain security systems	30	2
759-423	Manage a warehouse	45	3
759-432	Communicate in the workplace	30	2
759-445	Do preventive maintenance of northern plumbing systems	75	5
759-458	Maintain northern plumbing systems	120	8
759-466	Do preventive maintenance on heating systems	90	6
759-477	Maintain forced-air heating systems	105	7
759-488	Maintain liquid heating systems	120	8
759-492	Use job search techniques	30	2
		1320	88

Admission Conditions and Prerequisites

To be eligible for admission to this program, candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

Persons holding an Secondary School Diploma (SSD) or its recognized equivalent, for example, an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary Studies, or a post-secondary diploma such as the Diploma of College Studies or a Bachelor’s degree
OR
Persons who are at least 16 years of age on September 30 of the school year in which their training is to begin and have earned the Secondary III credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in the programs of study established by the Minister, or have been granted recognition of equivalent learning
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Persons who are at least 18 years of age upon entry into the program and have the following functional prerequisites: the successful completion of the General Development Test (see the following table), or have been granted recognition for equivalent learning

Specific conditions:
Persons who are at least 16 years of age on September 30 of the school year in which their vocational training is to begin in a specific program of study, who hold a Training Certificate for a Semiskilled Trade (TCST), and who earned the required credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in Secondary Cycle One in general education in the youth sector or in Secondary II in general education in the adult sector
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Persons who are at least 15 years of age on September 30 of the current school year, who have attained vocational maturity and who have earned their Secondary II credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics are eligible for admission to a pilot project for concurrent admission. By means of concurrent admission with an integrated schedule, they will continue their vocational training and their general education in the youth sector to complete the Secondary III prerequisites they need to obtain their vocational training diploma. Authorization by the Ministère is required for the concurrent admission of a student in Secondary III

Functional Prerequisites

A person who has reached the age of 18 can be admitted to a program of study leading to a Diploma of vocational studies (DVS) based on functional prerequisites. These prerequisites, in place for those aged at least 18 years at the start date declared for the vocational training program, are: successful completion of the general development test (GDT) and obtaining and passing the tests relative to the specific prerequisites in the language of instruction and mathematics, if applicable.

This table indicates the new course codes for common core basic education (CCBE) and diversified basic education (DBE) required for the specific prerequisites in language of instruction and mathematics for the targeted program of study. In the cases where the new course codes for the CCBE and the DBE are in progressive implementation, the old codes are indicated in parenthesis and are still valid. The equivalent course codes in basic education in the youth sector are also indicated in the table. When a DVS does not require any specific prerequisites in language of instruction or in mathematics, a (-) will be displayed in the appropriate field. Please note that the functional prerequisites do not apply to attestation of vocational specialty (AVS) programs.

Specific Prerequisites

Language of instruction		Second language		Mathematics
Adults	Youth	Adults	Youth	Adults	Youth
ENG-3101-1 et ENG-3102-2 ou (ENG-3070-3)	632-306 ou (630-316)	-	-	-	-

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Northern Building Maintenance

General building maintenance workers, also referred to as janitors, carry out maintenance work on the exterior and interior of buildings and warehouses. They perform minor repairs, maintain northern plumbing systems, heating and ventilation systems. They oversee the cleanliness and security of facilities. As part of their duties, they may be responsible for some seasonal tasks (such as snow removal, etc.). This is a job that requires good manual skills and resourcefulness. A job as a general building maintenance worker is suitable for responsible individuals who enjoy working alone.