Industrial Maintenance Technology
Build a broad foundation in industrial maintenance through hands-on training in electricity, electronics, motor controls, hydraulics and pneumatics, electromechanical systems, programmable logic controllers, instrumentation, wiring, and troubleshooting.
Why Choose Industrial Maintenance Technology?
Develop the diverse technical skills used to maintain and troubleshoot industrial systems and equipment. The program combines electrical, electronic, mechanical, and automation coursework, giving you opportunities to build skills in areas such as programmable logic controllers (PLC), motor controls, fluid power, electromechanical systems, instrumentation, industrial wiring, and maintenance welding.
What You'll Learn
- Apply AC/DC electrical principles and electrical safety practices to industrial systems.
- Work with electronics, digital devices, industrial motor controls, and electromechanical systems.
- Install, program, maintain, and troubleshoot programmable logic controllers (PLC).
- Apply hydraulic and pneumatic principles to fluid power systems.
- Read blueprints, interpret measurements, and apply wiring principles and electrical codes.
- Install and troubleshoot commercial and industrial wiring systems.
- Apply instrumentation and control concepts to industrial systems.
- Troubleshoot electromechanical systems and perform basic maintenance welding.
Program Options
- Certificate of Proficiency — Industrial Motor Controls
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How long does it take?
18 Credit Hours
What can I expect from this program?
Build foundational skills in DC, single-phase AC, and three-phase AC motors and their control systems. You'll explore motor starters, contactors, relays, sensors, timers, switches, wiring diagrams, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Certificate of Proficiency — Hydraulics/Pneumatics
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How long does it take?
14 Credit Hours
What can I expect from this program?
Learn the fundamentals of fluid power systems used in industrial automation. Coursework covers hydraulic and pneumatic components, standards, symbols, circuits, basic system principles, and troubleshooting.
- Certificate of Proficiency — Mechanical Devices
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How long does it take?
22 Credit Hours
What can I expect from this program?
Explore the installation, preventive maintenance, and repair of electromechanical systems used in industrial settings. You'll also study electronics and digital devices and the principles behind electronic and digital circuits.
- Technical Certificate — Programmable Logic Controllers
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How long does it take?
38 Credit Hours
What can I expect from this program?
Develop foundational and advanced skills in programmable logic controllers (PLC), including installation, programming, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Laboratory work provides hands-on experience with relay ladder logic, timers, counters, and other PLC programming concepts.
- Associate of Applied Science — Industrial Maintenance Technology
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How long does it take?
61 Credit Hours, or approximately 2 years
What can I expect from this program?
Develop broad, multi-skilled training in industrial maintenance across electrical, electronic, mechanical, and automation systems. Coursework includes PLCs, motor controls, hydraulics and pneumatics, electromechanical systems, instrumentation, industrial wiring, troubleshooting, blueprint reading, measurements, and maintenance welding.
Stackable Credentials
Industrial Maintenance Technology includes multiple stackable credentials that build toward the Associate of Applied Science degree. Students can develop focused skills through Certificates of Proficiency in Industrial Motor Controls, Hydraulics/Pneumatics, and Mechanical Devices, or pursue the Technical Certificate in Programmable Logic Controllers, as they work toward the AAS degree.
Program Requirements
- [View the Industrial Maintenance Technology AAS Degree Plan]
- [View the Programmable Logic Controllers Certificate of Proficiency Plan]
- [View the Hydraulics/Pneumatics Certificate of Proficiency Plan]
- [View the Mechanical Devices Certificate of Proficiency Plan]
- [View the Industrial Motor Controls Certificate of Proficiency Plan]
What Do I Need to Get Started?
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent OR
- ACT score of 19 or above OR
- An Accuplacer test. This can be performed at the college; you can read more on our Admissions page.
Cost & Financial Aid
Where Can This Program Take Me?
The information below highlights potential career opportunities related to this program. Career outcomes vary based on individual experience, education, skills, and other factors.
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