Industrial Technology Department | C.C. Certificate of Completion | 1 year

You will develop some exciting new skills in this program. Among these new skills, you should be able to:

• Work in an industrial environment while utilizing best safety practices
• Effectively troubleshoot, repair and replace machine elements
• Use graphics such as schematics and diagrams to determine system functions

Careers

Career opportunities include:

• maintenance mechanics
• millwrights
• process technicians
• maintenance machinists
• building engineers
• robotics technicians
• industrial electrician apprentices

Job Market

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PROGRAM CODE: CC.IMTMECHMAIN

Industrial Maintenance Technology (IMT) Mechanical Maintenance certificate is a program that prepares students to succeed as mechanical maintenance technicians in industry. Graduates perform mechanical maintenance of manufacturing equipment such as machine tools, process equipment and buildings systems to keep production operational. Mechanical Maintenance technicians study subjects from a wide variety of technical disciplines ranging from welding to fluid power. This is a high-wage, high-demand field that typically attracts talented people who are excellent problem solvers and enjoy challenging work.

RELATED INSTRUCTION OUTCOMES

Computation (1 course- MTH-050 Technical Mathematics I or MTH-065 Algebra II)

• Use appropriate mathematics to solve problems.

Communication (1 course- WR-101 Workplace Writing)

• Read actively, think critically, and write purposefully and capably for professional audiences.

Human Relations (3 credits- see catalog for course list)

• Engage in ethical communication processes that accomplish goals.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

• work safely in an industrial environment around machinery, power equipment, heat, chemicals and electricity;
• troubleshoot, install and repair basic electromechanical systems by using knowledge of electrical and mechanical fundamentals, diagnostic instruments, and hand and power tools;
• use knowledge of manufacturing and welding processes to execute the repair and replacement of machine elements;
• communicate effectively through graphical means including schematics, diagrams, engineering drawing and sketches to determine system functions to effect repairs and improve performance.