The Manufacturing Maintenance Technician certificate program prepares students to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain machinery in manufacturing environments. Emphasis is placed on applying electrical and mechanical concepts, using basic machine tool skills, and practicing practical problem solving techniques in an industrial setting. Students graduating with this Technical Certificate of credit may find employment in this region at the numerous manufacturing plants. The Programmable Controller Technician certificate program offers specialized training in programmable controllers. Topics include motor control fundamentals and instruction in basic and advanced PLCs.

• Requirements:

  • GPA 2.0

  • 10th to 12th Grades

• Accelerated Career Pathway (2 Year):

  • Programmable Control Technician TCC (PC81)

  • Manufacturing Maintenance Technician TCC (MM71)

REQUIRED COURSES for Manufacturing Maintenance Technician:

IDSY 1101 - DC Circuit Analysis: This course introduces direct current (DC) concepts and applications. Topics include: electrical principles and laws; batteries; DC test equipment; Series, parallel, and simple combination circuits; and laboratory procedures and safety practices.

IDSY 1105 - AC Circuit Analysis: This course introduces alternating current concepts, theory, and application of varying sine wave voltages and current, and the physical characteristics and applications of solid state devices. Topics include, but are not limited to, electrical laws and principles, magnetism, inductance and capacitance.

IDSY 1170 - Industrial Mechanics: This course introduces and emphasizes the basic skill necessary for mechanical maintenance personnel. Instruction is also provided in the basic physics concepts applicable to the mechanics of industrial production equipment.

IDSY 1161 - Mechanical Laws & Principles: Introduces the student to fundamental laws and principles of mechanics.

IDSY 1190 - Fluid Power: Provides instruction in the fundamentals of safely operating hydraulic, pneumatic, and pump and piping systems. Theory and practical application concepts are discussed. Topics include hydraulic system principles and components, pneumatic system principles and components, and the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of pump and piping systems.

Credential(s) Earned: Manufacturing Maintenance Technician TCC (MM71)

REQUIRED COURSES for Programmable Control Technician:

IDSY 1101 - DC Circuit Analysis: This course introduces direct current (DC) concepts and applications. Topics include: electrical principles and laws; batteries; DC test equipment; Series, parallel, and simple combination circuits; and laboratory procedures and safety practices.

IDSY 1105 - AC Circuit Analysis: This course introduces alternating current concepts, theory, and application of varying sine wave voltages and current, and the physical characteristics and applications of solid state devices. Topics include, but are not limited to, electrical laws and principles, magnetism, inductance and capacitance.

IDSY 1110: Industrial Motor Controls I: This course introduces the fundamental concepts, principles, and devices involved in industrial motor controls,theories and applications of single and three-phase motors, wiring motor control circuits, and magnetic starters and braking. Topics include, but are not limited to, motor theory and operating principles, control devices, symbols and schematic diagrams.

IDSY 1120 - Basic Industrial PLC's: This course introduces the operational theory, systems terminology, PLC installation, and programming procedures for Programmable Logic Controllers. Emphasis is placed on PLC programming, connections, installation, and start-up procedures. Other topics include timers and counters, relay logic instructions, and hardware and software applications.

IDSY 1220 - Intermediate Industrial PLC's: This course provides for hands on development of operational skills in the maintenance and troubleshooting of industrial control systems and automated equipment. Topics include data manipulation, math instructions, introduction to HMI, analog control, and troubleshooting discrete IO devices.

Credential(s) Earned: Programmable Control Technician TCC (PC81)