Industrial Maintenance Technology
Associate of Applied Science
[ Derek DeVaughn; Mason Smith; Brian Warren ]
The mission of the Industrial Maintenance Technician Program is to provide a solid foundation to help students acquire the competencies necessary for success in the maintenance occupation. An Industrial Maintenance Technician is a specialist who possesses detailed knowledge of several technical subjects and applies this knowledge in an industrial environment to preserve and maintain industrial systems. The Industrial Maintenance Program integrates electrical and mechanical elements. The program offers an Associate Degree.
Prerequisite
Applicants are required to earn the Career Readiness Certificate (CRC) prior to program entry. A National Career Readiness Certificate is earned by completing three WorkKeys Assessments: Applied Math, Workplace Documents, and Graphic Literacy. The WorkKeys assessments are available through the Adult Education Departments in Holliday Hall: http://www.nemcc.edu/workforce/ae
- Applicants are required to earn the Career Readiness Certificate (CRC) at the Silver level. Scores are based on median level occupational profiles as listed by the ACT Job Profiler. http://profiles.keytrain.com/profile_search
Applicants with a score less than silver level on the CRC may appeal for entry into the program. The applicant must submit an appeal in writing to the office of the Associate Vice President of Career and Technical Education. The writeen request must specify the reason that the decision is unacceptable. In addition, the applicant must specify the facts that should be considered that would justify a different decision by the Program Committee. A majority vote by the Program Committee will constitute a final decision. Appeals must be received by July 31st for entrance to the program in the Fall semester.
CIP Code: 470303
Program Code: 7610
Freshman Year
First Semester — 15 hrs
This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental skills associated with all electrical courses. Safety, basic tools, special tools, equipment, and an introduction to simple AC and DC circuits will be included. Two hours lecture and two hour laboratory.
Principles and theories associated with AC and DC circuits in the electrical trades. Includes the study of electrical circuits, laws and formulas, and the use of test equipment to analyze AC and DC circuits. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory.
This course includes basic tools of the trade, fasteners and anchors, oxyfuel cutting, gaskets and packing, and craft-related mathematics. Instructors for this course must be certified as an NCCER Instructor. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory.
(Prerequisite: ACT math subscore of 19 or above or MAT 1233 with a "C" or above.) This course includes the following topics with applications: inequalities; functions; linear and quadratic equations, and their graphs; rational, radical, and higher order equations; polynomial and rational functions; logarithmic and exponential functions; systems of equations. Three hours lecture.
An advisor approved elective in the technical field.
Second Semester — 15 hrs
This course includes construction drawings, pumps and drivers, introduction to valves and test equipment, material handling, mobile and support equipment, and lubrication. Instructors for this course must be certified as an NCCER Instructor if administering the certification. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory.
This course includes advanced settings baseplates and prealignment, conventional alignment, installing belt and chain drives, and installing mechanical seals. One hour lecture and four hours laboratory.
This course provides skills related to electrical motors and their installation. This course includes instruction and practice in using the different types of motors, transformers, and alternators. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory.
This course provides instruction and practice in the installation of commercial and industrial electrical services including the types of conduit and other raceways, NEC code requirements, and three-phase distribution networks Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory.
English 1113 prepares the student to think critically and compose texts for academic and professional rhetorical situations. Three hours lecture.
Sophomore Year
First Semester — 18 hrs
This course provides instruction and practice in the use of programmable logic controllers (PLC’s) in modern industrial settings. This course includes instruction in the operating principles of PLC’s and practice in the programming, installation, and maintenance of PLC’s. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory.
This is a course in the installation of different motor control circuits and devices. Emphasis is placed on developing the student’s ability to diagram, wire, and troubleshoot the different circuits and mechanical control devices. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory.
This course includes advanced trade math, precision measuring tools, installing bearings, and installing couplings.One hours lecture and four hours laboratory.
Instruction in basic principles of hydraulics and pneumatics and the inspection, maintenance, and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory.
Choose CSC 1113 Computer Concepts, CSC 1123 Computer Applications or SPT 1113 Public Speaking
Choose from any fine arts classes.
Second Semester — 15 hrs
(Prerequisites: ELT 2613 and ELT 1413) This course is an advanced PLC course that provides instruction in the various operations, installations, and maintenance of electric motor controls. Also, information in such areas as sequencer, program control, block transfer used in analog input and output programming, and logical and conversion instructions. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory.
Maintenance and troubleshooting techniques, use of technical manuals and test equipment, and inspection/evaluation/repair of equipment. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory.
This course deals with the principles and operation of solid state motor control. This course includes instruction and practice in the design, installation, and maintenance of different solid state devices for motor control. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory.
An advisor approved elective in the technical field.
Choose any Social or Behavioral Science course in sociology, psychology, political science, geography, economics, or educational psychology.