Course Overview
This course is a 100-hour program focused on the repair, maintenance, troubleshooting, and preservation of residential properties. Unlike traditional construction programs that emphasize framing, masonry, and new construction techniques, this course is specifically designed to teach the everyday repair and maintenance skills most needed by homeowners, landlords, property managers, and maintenance personnel.
Participants receive a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on laboratory training covering electrical repairs, plumbing maintenance, drywall restoration, home safety improvements, HVAC troubleshooting, and property inspection techniques.
No construction experience is required for this course.
This program is ideal for:
- Homeowners looking to reduce repair costs
- Landlords managing rental properties
- Property investors seeking maintenance knowledge
- Maintenance technicians
- Property managers
- DIY enthusiasts
Course Info
September 29, 2026 – January 26, 2027 DATE CHANGE: October 27, 2026 – February 23, 2027
- Tuesday & Thursday evenings 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
- Except, 11/10, 11/24, 11/26, 12/24, 12/29, 12/31
Certificates of Completion are issued to participants completing a minimum of 80% of the course and successfully complete the course requirements.
- Safety, Diagnostics & Tool Mastery
- Interior Electrical Repairs
- Plumbing Systems & Emergency Fixes
- Drywall Patching & Surface Repair
- Painting, Caulking & Finishes
- Flooring Repair & Transition Care
- Doors, Hardware & Home Accessibility
- HVAC Maintenance & Smart Home Technology
- Exterior Maintenance & Seasonal Preparedness
- Misc. Topics
- Cost: $2,500 ($1,000 deposit due upon application to hold a spot)
- Tuition covers instructor wages, administrative fees, and supplies.
- Applicants may also qualify for financial support at CareerLink.com and search for us under training providers on the Career Link website.
- Registration and fee deadline is one week prior to the first class.
- Individuals are not considered registered with DCTS until payment is made and a completed application, as well as a copy of your current driver’s license, is submitted to the Adult & Continuing Education Office.
Course Information
- Cost: $2,500
- Hours: 100 hours
- Availability: Evenings
How To Apply
- Submit your Online Application
- Call our office to schedule a payment (717) 652-3170 ext. 7902
Payment Information
Payment Methods
- Personal Pay: Credit/Debit (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) and be taken over the phone. Money Order, checks, and/or cash also accepted.
- Checks should be made out to DCTS ADULT & CONTINUING EDUCATION and mailed to 6001 Locust Lane, Harrisburg, PA 17109 or call (717) 652-3170 ext. 7902 to make payment by credit card. No refunds will be issued after the start of class.
- Payment in full is one week prior to the first class. Submission of an application alone does not guarantee a spot in the class.
Paperwork & Cancellations
- Refunds (minus a $50 application fee) will be offered up until the start of the class.
- No refunds will be offered after the start of class.
- Cancellation requests should be sent to AdultEd@dcts.org at least one week prior to class start date.
