Essential workplace skills are developed through a variety of class projects. Teamwork and safety are emphasized as students learn job skills through hands-on tasks. Students have opportunities to maintain and use specific mowing equipment such as push mowers, zero-turn mowers, string trimmers, blowers, and other maintenance tools. Students learn how to safely use a chainsaw, log-splitter and chipper and how to properly process firewood for sale. Students explore various aspects of basic carpentry, plumbing and home improvement techniques throughout the winter months. The FOCUS program prepares students for entry level positions within the building and grounds maintenance field.

Students will:

• Get dirty
• Follow all safety procedures and practice safe work habits at all times
• Utilize reference materials
• Wear weather and safety appropriate clothing
• Manipulate tools
• Be outdoors on a regular basis in any weather conditions