Mechanical Maintenance

Mechanical Maintenance

Technical Diploma

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.

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Program Outline

Term 1
Course # Course Title Credits
3180130400 Applied Communications Writing
Description

Focuses on writing skills related to employment. Students write and edit letters, resumes, memos, and brief reports.

2.00
1046210300 Hydraulic Components and Schematics
Description

Students will learn how to operate the Basic Hydraulic Trainer and draw the schematic symbols in a circuit.

1.00
1046210500 Fixed Displacement Pumps
Description

Students will learn about Pascal's law and the relationship between pressure, force and area.

1.00
1046210700 Hydraulic Pressure Valves
Description

Students will identify different hydraulic valves and use them in an application.

1.00
1046211500 Basic Electrical Circuits
Description

Students will learn how to measure voltage, current and resistance in an electrical circuit.

1.00
1046211700 Inductance and Capacitance
Description

Students will learn how to define and calculate incuctance and capacitance in an electrical circuit.

1.00
1046211900 Analyze Transformers
Description

Students will learn how to size a transformer and how to identify the step up and step down transformers.

1.00
3240431700 Automotive HVAC Systems
Description

Student will perform general A/C diagnosis and repair. This is part of the Maintenance and Light Repair Certification ASE G1.

1.00
3240435800 HVAC Controls
Description

Student will perform diagnosis of HVAC control systems. This is part of the ASE A7 Certification.

1.00
3240435600 HVAC System Service
Description

Student 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 Operation
Description

Student will learn diesel engine and fuel system operation and diagnosis.

1.00
3144210500 Welding Fundamentals
Description

Welding 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 Hydraulics
Description

Students 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

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On Campus

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Online Classes

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Multiple Start Dates

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Flexible Pace

2024 Start Dates

January 8 June 3
February 5 July 1
March 4 August 26
May 6 October 21

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

EMSI 2022.1

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