Industrial Maintenance Technician Certificate
The Industrial Maintenance Technician Certificate program offers practical training in diagnosing and fixing equipment issues, performing preventive maintenance, and supporting industrial systems. This certificate prepares you for a vital role in ensuring smooth and efficient operations in manufacturing and industrial environments.
What Can You Do with an Industrial Maintenance Technician Certificate?
With this certificate, you can work as an entry-level industrial maintenance technician
supporting the operation, maintenance, and repair of machinery in factories, production
plants, and industrial facilities. You will troubleshoot mechanical and electrical
issues, perform preventive maintenance, and assist with equipment upgrades. This certification
provides a solid foundation for a rewarding career in industrial support, helping
keep manufacturing processes running smoothly and efficiently.
The demand for skilled industrial maintenance technicians is strong across manufacturing,
energy, and industrial sectors. Graduates can find employment as maintenance technicians,
equipment support specialists, or industrial support workers. The field offers competitive
wages, job stability, and opportunities for career advancement as industries seek
qualified professionals to maintain critical equipment and optimize operational efficiency.
Suggested Curriculum
This program trains students for a company’s individual workplace needs. Students
complete a core program and then focus in one or several technical areas.
- AMATH 112 Applied Mathematics for the Skilled Trades
- DRAFT 115 Blueprint Reading for Mechanical Trades
- ELEC 101 Fundamentals of Electricity
- ELEC 102 Alternating Current, Polyphase Circuits and Transformers
- ELEC 120 DC and AC Motors and Generators
- ELEC 130 Electric Wiring
- ELEC 140 Industrial and Electrical Safety
- ELEC 212 Programmable Logic Controllers
- HYDR 101 Fundamentals of Hydraulics
- HYDR 103 Hydraulic Controls
- HYDR 106 Pneumatics
- MILL 101 Industrial Maintenance Techniques I
- MILL 102 Industrial Maintenance Techniques II
- MILL 103 Lubrication
- MILL 106 Power Train Elements
- MILL 107 Machine Vibration Analysis I
- PIPE 101 Fundamentals of Pipefitting
- WELD 115 Basic Arc Welding/Oxyfuel Welding
Each college and university has its own major requirements and transfer policies. Consult the schools you are considering and a PSC advisor to discuss courses and their transferability.
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Industrial Maintenance Technician Certificate (APP.IMT.TCE)
Industrial Maintenance Technician Certificate (APP.IMT.TCE)
This program is designed to be completed in 18 months.
This program will cost $8,448 if completed within normal time. There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.
Of the students who completed this program within normal time, the typical graduate leaves with $0 of debt.
Faculty Contact Information
Jeffery Kidd
Assistant Professor / Coordinator, Automotive Technology
Email: jkidd2277@prairiestate.edu
Phone: (708) 709-3614
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