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Industrial Maintenance Technology

Program Type: Certificate in Applied Science

Program Level: UG

Division: Career & Technical Education

Program Duration: 12 months

Program Contact: Shawn Reed

Credit Requirement: 38

Time: Day

Program overview

The Industrial Maintenance Technology program provides students with fundamental mechanical skills associated with entry-level maintenance positions and prepares students for careers in large manufacturing companies as industrial machinery and maintenance technicians. Industrial maintenance technicians keep machinery and equipment in the plant up and running so that production can continue.

Courses Required

Semester 1

Industrial Electricity

Course Code: IMT-140

This course covers basic electrical fundamentals, including measuring devices, circuitry, and controls for industrial circuits.


Basic Industrial Skills I

Course Code: IMT-210

This course is designed to give students an introduction to basic safety, construction math, and hand tools as related to industrial applications. (Note: Course is aligned with NCCER modules 00101-04, 00102-04, and 00103-04.)


Electrical Theory

Course Code: IMT-212

This course is the study of electrical safety, hand bending, fasteners and anchors,electrical theory one and electrical theory two.(Note: Course is aligned with NCCER modules-32101,32102,32103, 32104, and 32105.)


Semester 2

Hydraulics And Pneumatics

Course Code: IMT-131

This course covers the basic technology and principles of hydraulics and pneumatics.


Electrical Control Devices

Course Code: IMT-141

This course covers principles and applications of electrical motor control circuits and the industrial equipment.


Basic Industrial Skills II

Course Code: IMT-211

This course is designed to give students an introduction to power tools, blueprints, and rigging. Students will learn basic communication and employability skills as related to industrial applications. (Note: course is aligned with NCCER Modules 00104-04, 00105-04,00106-04, 00107-04, and 00108-04.)


Semester 3

Preventive Maintenance

Course Code: IMT-160

This course covers preventive maintenance techniques.


Electrical Troubleshooting

Course Code: IMT-202

This course covers diagnosing a mechnical problem using prints and electrical troubleshooting techniques.


Semester 4

Mechanical Power Applications

Course Code: IMT-161

This course covers mechanical transmission devices, including procedures for installation, removal, and maintenance.


Semester 5

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Course Code: IMT-203

This course covers diagnosing a mechanical problem using prints and mechanical troubleshooting


Entry Requirements

To see a list of entrance requirements for this program, please check the FDTC Course Catalog.

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Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  • Combine basic theoretical knowledge and understanding of the Industrial Maintenance Field and practical laboratory experience to set up and repair industrial equipment and facilities.
  • Compare various electrical and hydraulic circuits and outline the differences between them. 
  • Determine the proper publication for guidance in the performance of the specific task assigned.