Industrial Maintenance Technician
Program Number:
324621
Two-Year Technical Diploma
Program Courses offered at the following Campuses:
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 transcript showing an Associate's, Bachelor's or higher degree from an institution other than Madison College
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:
Fall 2012
Madison College begins collecting applications for the following year's fall semester on September 1, 2011. For this program applications must be received by August 31, 2012, to be considered for the fall semester. All supporting documentation (transcripts, test scores, etc.) must be received by September 15, 2012.
Spring 2013
Madison College begins collecting applications for the following year's spring semester on January 16, 2012. For this program applications must be received by January 15, 2013, to be considered for the spring semester. All supporting documentation (transcripts, test scores, etc.) must be received by February 2, 2013.
Admission information and Next Steps:
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:
View Gainful Employment information.
- 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
Madison College offers one-day, 5-hour courses for students interested in EPA Refrigerant Recovery Licensing. Fall 2011 schedule for EPA Section 608 CFC Refrigerant Recovery Certification. (PDF 87KB)
Last Modified: January 19, 2012