
Mechanical Maintenance
Introduces students and builds basic skills to install, maintain, and operate hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electronic automated equipment used in manufacturing industries. Students will be introduced to diagnostics and repair of equipment components. Upon completion of the certificate, students will be eligible for entry level positions in manufacturing as production workers or maintenance technicians.
Program Outline
Course # | Course Title | Credits |
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3180130400 | Applied Communications WritingDescriptionFocuses on writing skills related to employment. Students write and edit letters, resumes, memos, and brief reports. |
2.00 |
1046210300 | Hydraulic Components and SchematicsDescriptionStudents will learn how to operate the Basic Hydraulic Trainer and draw the schematic symbols in a circuit. |
1.00 |
1046210500 | Fixed Displacement PumpsDescriptionStudents will learn about Pascal's law and the relationship between pressure, force and area. |
1.00 |
1046210700 | Hydraulic Pressure ValvesDescriptionStudents will identify different hydraulic valves and use them in an application. |
1.00 |
1046211500 | Basic Electrical CircuitsDescriptionStudents will learn how to measure voltage, current and resistance in an electrical circuit. |
1.00 |
1046211700 | Inductance and CapacitanceDescriptionStudents will learn how to define and calculate incuctance and capacitance in an electrical circuit. |
1.00 |
1046211900 | Analyze TransformersDescriptionStudents will learn how to size a transformer and how to identify the step up and step down transformers. |
1.00 |
3240431700 | Automotive HVAC SystemsDescriptionStudent will perform general A/C diagnosis and repair. This is part of the Maintenance and Light Repair Certification ASE G1. |
1.00 |
3240435800 | HVAC ControlsDescriptionStudent will perform diagnosis of HVAC control systems. This is part of the ASE A7 Certification. |
1.00 |
3240435600 | HVAC System ServiceDescriptionStudent will perform refrigerant recovery, recycling, and handling procedures. Student will perform A/C system component replacement and diagnosis. This is part of the ASE A7 Certification. |
1.00 |
3240439600 | Automotive Diesel OperationDescriptionStudent will learn diesel engine and fuel system operation and diagnosis. |
1.00 |
3144210500 | Welding FundamentalsDescriptionWelding Fundamentals is designed to introduce students to basic techniques in a wide variety of welding and cutting processes. Learners will assess welds for quality as they make fillet and groove welds in all position on steel while experiencing a range of welding processes including Gas Metal Arc Welding, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, and Flux Core Arc Welding, as well as cutting processes such as OFC and PAC. |
3.00 |
3146212000 | Relay Logic used in HydraulicsDescriptionStudents will analyze the use of electricity to control a hydraulic system. Students will learn relay component identification using ladder logic. Using the ladder logic and relay logic, students will connect circuits on a trainer to operate a circuit. |
1.00 |
At A Glance
How You'll Learn

On Campus

Online Classes

Multiple Start Dates

Flexible Pace
2023 Start Dates
January 9 | May 8 | September 5 |
February 6 | June 5 | October 2 |
March 6 | July 10 | November 6 |
2024 Start Dates
January 8 | May 6 |
February 5 | June 3 |
March 4 | July 1 |
Program Tuition*
$2,985
Books & Supplies*
$342
*Total cost for degree completion is estimated by current course requirements, books, and supplies. Tuition and fees are set by the Wisconsin Technical College System and subject to change.
What You'll Learn
- Practice industry recognized safety practices and guidelines, including the use of personal protective equipment in an industrial operating environment.
- Prepare and maintain documentation of work orders, repair work completed, and safety procedures implemented.
- Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair industrial machinery and manufacturing equipment, using appropriate tools, materials, and methods.
Your Potential Careers
- Machinery Maintenance Worker
- Machinery Repair
Median Annual Salary
$40,275 | $44,428 | $40,938 |
Local | State | National |
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