Industrial Maintenance

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    Two Year Technical Diploma
    Program Number: 
    324621
    Program Courses offered at the following Campuses: 
    For more information contact:
    Manufacturing Program Cluster
    Phone: 
    (800) 322-6282 Ext. 6102 or (608) 246-6102

    About

    The Industrial Maintenance Technician Program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to assemble, install, troubleshoot, repair and modify machinery and automated systems that are computer or electronically controlled in both manufacturing and facilities environments. This program also has extensive training in refrigeration/HVAC, EPA certification and programmable logic controllers. Career enhancement also is vital in today’s manufacturing environment.

    Admissions

    Requirements for Program Application

    The following is required to process your application:

    • High School transcript - or
    • HSED/GED Test Scores - or
    • College Degree from another college - Associate Degree, Bachelors Degree or higher:(Applicant only needs to submit the transcript showing their degree)

    Requirements for Program Eligibility for the Current Academic Year

    The following are required to be eligible for the program:

    No required course pre-requisites. If the COMPASS or ASSET places you into developmental reading, writing or math courses, we recommend that you start taking that coursework the summer prior to your start, if possible.

    Admission Processing Deadlines: 
    Spring 2010

    For this program applications must be received by January 15, 2010 to be considered for the spring semester.  All supporting documentation (transcripts, test scores, etc.) must be received by February 2, 2010.

    Fall 2010

    MATC begins collecting applications for the following year's Fall term on September 1st.  The Admissions Office will then begin processing those applications on the 3rd Monday in October. (Effective for the fall of 2010).

    Program Outcomes

    Program Outcomes: 

    Life Long Learning
    1. Assume responsibility for continuing education in order to maintain skills and enhance professional growth.

    Technical Skills
    2. Assemble, install, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair plumbing, HVAC/R, building structures, mechanical equipment, electrical, electronic controlled production machines and hydraulics pneumatic systems.

    Technical Skills
    3. Diagnose complex problems using interdisciplinary technical skills.

    Employability
    4. Demonstrate work ethics and reliable behavior including, but not limited to, assuming responsibility for decisions and actions, utilizing time and stress management skills, displaying initiative, creativity, and logical thinking.

    Safety & Regulations
    5. Demonstrate competent application of safety and regulation code compliance.

    Communication
    6. Communicate clearly and professionally in both written and verbal communications to customers, coworkers, and supervisors, using positive interpersonal skills including, but not limited to, respect, integrity, and professionalism.

    Employment

    Career Potential: 
    • Facility Maintenance
    • Production Maintenance
    • Lead Production Mechanic
    • Heating and Air Conditioning Technician

    With additional education and/or work experience, graduates may find employment as:

    • Maintenance Manager
    • Production Supervisor

    Additional Info

    Additional Info about the Program: 
    Last Modified: November 3, 2009