Industrial Maintenance
Bob Donald:  Instructor
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Program Description and Nature of Work
     The Industrial Maintenance program provides students with a thorough understanding of the theory and operation of industrial plant and manufacturing systems.  Students gain the skills necessary to become technicians and to advance in the field of machine and equipment troubleshooting and repair.  Instruction consists of both classroom and practical application work involving machine shop, electricity, mechanical power transmission, hydraulics, pneumatics and programmable logic controllers.

     Industry is in need of individuals who are capable of performing a variety of plant maintenance responsibilities.  Technical achievements have created new skill demands as methods and equipment have increased the potential of industry to manufacture products and deliver services more efficiently.  Industrial maintenance work is characterized by variety because each equipment repair job presents a different problem requiring the knowledge to diagnose and repair.

     Industrial Maintenance technicians install, diagnose and repair industrial equipment including motors, motor controls, programmable logic controllers, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic devices.

     The mission of the course is to provide the student with the training for entry into the industrial maintenance field at various levels.  Instruction consists of both classroom and practical application work involving machine shop, electricity, mechanical power transmission, hydraulics, pneumatics and programmable logic controllers.  Related mathematics, schematic reading and safety are taught as an integral part of the course.

Course Awards and Length

Industrial Maintenance Technician                    Diploma                           1728 hours
Industrial Maintenance Apprentice                    Certificate                       1296 hours
Fluid Power Maintenance Mechanic                  Certificate                          864 hours
Electrician Helper                                                Certificate                          432 hours
Maintenance Mechanic Helper                          Certificate                          432 hours