Industrial operations depend heavily upon well-trained personnel to keep production support machinery and equipment in operating condition. Employees involved in maintenance, repairs and improvement of industrial operations must be well versed in such areas as safety, electricity, pipefitting, valves, pumps, welding, power transfer, pneumatics, hydraulics, and use of hand and bench tools. They must also be capable of effective communications, interpretation of blueprints, and use of mathematics.
Graduates are qualified for entry-level jobs in mechanical and electrical maintenance because of the broad background offered by the curriculum. Should graduates desire to continue their training in a specific area, the courses included in this curriculum will provide a solid foundation upon which to build.
Four certificates and an Associate Degree in Industrial Maintenance are offered.