The Industrial Plant Maintenance program leads to the Associate of Applied Science degree. Instruction includes power distribution, programmable logic controllers, fluid power, welding, and machine shop.
Emphasis is placed on troubleshooting skills and preventive maintenance techniques.
Upon advisor approval, documented competencies acquired through training, certification, or licensure may be substituted as equivalencies for related technical courses. The majority of the technical courses are offered on a flexible schedule at off-site industrial locations. Each student will be required to complete 14 hours of technical electives. In selecting courses to fulfill the technical elective hours, the student shall work with his advisor to develop a cohesive set of courses to fulfill this requirement. The Technical Certificate in Industrial Plant Maintenance is designed to enhance the technical skills and job-related knowledge of individuals who are currently employed in an industrial setting as well as other persons seeking careers in industrial plant maintenance.