Building Maintenance Training
What does the Building Maintenance Training Program include?
Omnia Training's 3-week Building Maintenance Training Program offers a balanced blend of online theory and hands-on field training. Participants begin with essential online courses covering safety protocols, hazard assessment, OH&S legislation, and technical fundamentals. The practical component focuses on lawn maintenance techniques, base preparation, brick and stone laying, and snow removal, providing real-world experience in key building maintenance tasks. This comprehensive program equips learners with the skills and knowledge needed for effective building upkeep and maintenance.
Training Program Outline:
We start with the online theory-based learning that provides the base of knowledge for the practical training and provides the learner with initial exposure to the position, understanding of terminology and technical theory. Below are the online courses to be completed on Absorb LMS:
- Hazard Assessment and Controls Course
- OH&S Legislation Course
- Worker Competency Course
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Course
- Heavy Lifting Procedures
- Right To Refuse Unsafe Work Course
- Emergency Preparedness and Response Course
- Workplace Harassment Course
- Incident Response and Reporting Course
- Incident Investigation Course
- Traffic Control and Working in Residential Areas
- Working Around Heavy Equipment Course
- Working with Other Contractors
- Portable Power Tools Course
- Cutting Tools Course
Practical training is arguably the most essential component of our training because it provides real-world experience and one-on-one learning. This is where the elements for the training come together.
Lawn Maintenance
- Mowing techniques and equipment operation.
- Edging, trimming, and pruning practices.
- Fertilization, watering, planting, safe replanting methods and weed control.
- Laying sod
- Servicing equipment
Base Preparation and Brick/Stone Laying
- Site preparation techniques including excavation, grading, and compaction.
- Introduction to different types of base materials.
- Principles of brick and stone laying.
- Hands-on practice in laying bricks and stones for pathways or small structures.
- Finishing techniques.
Snow Removal
- Introduction to snow maintenance equipment and tools.
- Safety protocols for snow removal operations.
- Techniques for snow clearing
- Servicing Equipment