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Industrial Maintenance Technician Certificate

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Are you a problem solver?
Do you like to work with your hands?
Enjoy working with equipment and machinery?

Earn an Industrial Maintenance Technician Certificate in 16-months!

  • Learn to install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair factory equipment and machinery.
  • Hybrid Course Format at South Campus
    • Hands-on labs one day each week (Fridays)
    • Weekly modules assignments completed online
  • Curriculum Credit Opportunities
  • Apprenticeship Opportunities

 

Advance your career with VGCC’s Industrial Maintenance Technician Certificate

  • The demand for skilled technicians and maintenance experts is HUGE!
  • All manufacturing companies require someone to maintain the equipment on the floor in order to reduce down-time.
  • Work is satisfying. No two days are the same.
  • Jobs are well-paying.

 

Typical Jobs

  • Facility and Building Maintenance
  • Industrial and Electrical Machinery Mechanic
  • Automotive Technician
  • Machinery Field Service Technician
  • Operation Technician
  • Production Maintenance Technician
  • Control and Plant Technician

 
For More Information:
Mr. Jeff Short, Instructor
shortj@vgcc.edu

Course Sequence

Session 1: 12 weeks
Safety (4 weeks): This course provides an overview of safety and environmental regulations. Course content includes an overview of safety, health, and environmental considerations including material/chemical handling, equipment, emergency procedures, EPA regulations, air permits, waste handling and reduction, and labeling.

Circuit Analysis (10 weeks): This course introduces the fundamentals of electrical theory and components. Core topics include basic electricity, wiring components, applied math/measurements, and electrical and mechanical blueprint reading. Upon completion, students will have a knowledge base for an entry level position in the electro-mechanical field.

Session 2: 16 weeks
Working SMART (3 weeks): This course is designed to develop and reinforce work and life skills that enhance employee productivity. Topics include communication, problem solving skills, time management, accountability, and more.

Motors and Controls (13 weeks): This course introduces the fundamentals of electrical theory and components. Core topics include basic electricity, wiring components, applied math/measurements, and electrical and mechanical blueprint reading. Upon completion, students will have a knowledge base for an entry level position in the electro-mechanical field.

Session 3: 16 weeks
Intro to PLC’s and Electrical Maintenance (16 weeks): This course introduces the fundamentals of electrical theory and components. Core topics include basic electricity, wiring components, applied math/measurements, and electrical and mechanical blueprint reading. Upon completion, students will have a knowledge base for an entry level position in the electro-mechanical field.
Session 4: 12 weeks
Hydraulics and Pneumatics and Mechanical Maintenance and Lubrication (12 weeks): This course introduces the basic components and functions of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Topics include standard symbols, pumps, control valves, control assemblies, actuators, FRL, maintenance procedures, and switching and control devices. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the operation of a fluid power system, including design, application, and troubleshooting.