Industrial Maintenance

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.

 Course Awards and Length

 Industrial Maintenance Technician Diploma 1728 hours

Residential Limited Licensure Certificate 1296 hours

Maintenance  Apprentice Certificate 864 hours

Electrician Helper Certificate 432 hours
OR Maintenance Mechanic Helper Certificate 432 hours

Weakley County Campus: 

The Industrial Maintenance Program, located in Weakley County, is delivered using a “Hybrid Format”.  Students attend classes on campus only three days a week and participate in online delivered training with assigned homework two days a week.  The program length is 1,944  hours.