Program Overview
Certificate of Achievement - Industrial Maintenance Technology
Professional Skills and Career Paths
Process maintenance mechanic, fixed maintenance mechanic, millwright technician, mill
maintenance, precision millwright, industrial mechanic, millwright mechanic
Student Learning Outcomes
The Certificate of Achievement in Industrial Maintenance Technology prepares students
with essential skills for working with industrial equipment across various sectors.
Upon successful completion of the Industrial Maintenance certificate, students will
be able to:
- Interpret Industrial Blueprints – Read and understand technical drawings and blueprints
to identify the layout and components of industrial equipment.
- Perform Shaft Alignment – Accurately align shafts using laser and dial indicator methods
to ensure proper equipment function.
- Troubleshoot and Maintain Systems – Diagnose and perform maintenance on pumps, gear
trains, drives, and material handling systems to ensure efficient operation.
- Rebuild and Replace System Components – Rebuild or replace components in liquid and
air handling systems to restore functionality.
- Replace Bearings and Seals – Safely replace bearings and seals in industrial equipment
without compromising system integrity.
- Understand Electrical Safety and Theory – Demonstrate basic knowledge of electrical
theory and safety protocols for working with single-phase and three-phase power equipment.
- Identify Equipment Failures – Use vibration analysis and root cause analysis techniques
to identify and address equipment failures.
- Apply Metallurgical Knowledge – Identify metals and materials through standard tests
to ensure compatibility and durability of equipment.
- Fabricate and Layout Equipment – Perform fabrication and layout tasks for industrial
equipment, ensuring precision and adherence to specifications.
- Promote Workplace Safety – Follow safety regulations and practices to maintain a
safe working environment at all times.
The Industrial Maintenance Technology certificate program is designed for the student
who desires a highly technical and challenging field. Due to the intensity of the
program, students will be very close to completion of an AAS degree and are encouraged
to pursue the degree.
This program is a rigorous 42 week accelerated program and can be completed in that
time.
The Industrial Maintenance Technology program prepares a student for an exciting entry-level
career as an industrial mechanic in manufacturing, mining, construction, and the service
industry. We use the NCCER curriculum which was developed by industry and is recognized
nationally by industry as a training standard. Our program allows students to graduate
with a Certificate of Achievement and the opportunity to receive a nationally recognized
certification of completed training that they can use to find employment in this field.
The student receives technical training in mechanical operations, fluid power, industrial
pumps, preventive predictive maintenance, precision shaft alignment, electrical theory,
welding processes, and all safety standards for tools and equipment in the work place.
Upon successful completion of the program, the student will possess the skills necessary
to be able to diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, liquid, and air handling
systems found in most industrial, agricultural, mining, construction, and service
industries. A graduate can work in all locations that use machinery to produce a product
or service including steel mills, paper mills, mining operations, gravel quarries,
universities, schools, textile mills, food processing plants, automotive plants, ship
yards, power plants, hospitals, aerospace industry facilities, and office building/complexes.
Formal admission to this program is required.
For more information about any School of Industrial Technology and Workplace Development
programs, contact 775-327-2167.
General Education Requirements
English/Communications (one course required)
Mathematics (one course required): Choose from the courses listed below or any higher-level math course. Excludes STAT
152 and MATH 389
Human Relations (Embedded in Maintenance Curriculum)
Program Requirement
Suggested Course Sequence
| Course |
Credits |
| ENGLISH* |
3 |
| IT 102 |
2 |
| IT 106 |
3 |
| IT 201 |
5 |
| IT 209 |
2 |
| IT 216 |
4 |
| TA 100 |
4 |
| MATH* |
3 |
| WELD 136 |
3 |
| TOTAL |
29 |
| *Choose with advisor |
|
| Course |
Credits |
| IT 103 |
4 |
| IT 105 |
4 |
| IT 207 |
3 |
| IT 208 |
2 |
| IT 210 |
4 |
| IT 214 |
3 |
| IT 220 |
5.5 |
| WELD 235 |
3 |
| TOTAL |
28.5 |