Campus Location: Peosta
Program Entry: Enrollment may occur during any term. Fall term is the start of the program course sequence.
Award: Associate of Applied Science degree
Description: The Industrial Maintenance Technician program provides comprehensive knowledge of different mechanical, hydraulic and electrical processes. Upon completing the program, students will have the base competencies to perform at a higher level in an industrial maintenance position.
The skills for installation, preventive maintenance, diagnostics and equipment repair remain in high demand. As such, employment opportunities as an industrial maintenance technician are excellent. Program graduates will find their skills in demand in hospitals, schools, manufacturing, industrial/processing, as well as on general building maintenance sites.
Whether a part of a large corporation or a small business entity, graduates are assured of a challenging but rewarding career with promising promotional potential.
Program Learning Outcomes:
- The student will be able to identify safety concerns.
- The student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of electrical circuits.
- The student will be able to compare different mechanical drives.
- The student will be able to explain motor theory.
- The student will be able to demonstrate the ability to troubleshot fluid power circuits.
- The student will be able to interpret pump data for proper system operation.
Program Admission: In addition to the College enrollment process , applicants must achieve a minimum ALEKS® score of 14. ACT® or SAT® scores are also acceptable.
During term 1, students will complete a ten-hour OSHA training course online through Career Safe Online, or provide an equivalent.
Minimum Credits: 66.5
