January
4, 2005
Facilities Management and Engineering Tracks at Oakton
Students seeking to start a career, as well as working adults interesting in enhancing their credentials for a promotion or career change, can benefit from the comprehensive Facilities Management and Facilities Engineering programs at Oakton Community College. Oakton is the Chicago area's only two-year institution to offer associate degrees and certificates in Facilities Management and Engineering.
Explore these courses offered at Oakton's Des Plaines campus; registration is now underway and spring 2005 semester classes begin on Tuesday, Jan. 18.
Introduction to Facilities Management and Engineering [FME 101] - This survey course covers topics needed to develop competency in facilities management and engineering.
Blueprint Reading for Building Trades [FME 107] - Course covers the interpretation of architectural construction drawings; structural drawings; specs and building codes; HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems; and freehand and mechanical sketching.
Building Energy Systems [FME 201] - Provides an overview of various building electrical and mechanical systems, from alarm systems to energy management.
Oakton's program provides a solution for facilities managers who want to move their staff toward greater competency, responsibility, and future advancement. Continuing education programs are known to increases employee confidence, morale, and productivity.
Oakton's program also integrates course work with student internship opportunities at The Tribune Company, S & C Electric, Siemens Building Technologies, Air Products Equipment Company, and Baxter. These local companies have teamed with Oakton to provide students with "real world" experience in acquiring the skills needed for a degree or certificate.
For more information, visit www.oakton.edu/acad/career/fme_p1.htm, or contact Chad Ganger, chair and professor of facilities management and engineering, at 847-635-1955, or chad@oakton.edu.
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