Industrial Maintenance, CD

Location(s): Cheyenne Campus

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The Industrial Maintenance program is designed for students who want to gain valuable industry knowledge and also want to pursue a basic academic foundation. Students gain knowledge and skills in fluid dynamics, mechanical and electrical topics; all of which are combined to provide the groundwork for direct industry employment. This program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair and maintain industrial equipment such as pumps, motors, conveyor systems, production machinery, refinery and pipeline systems.

Completion of the Industrial Systems Technology credit diploma is required for enrollment in Industrial Maintenance credit diploma courses.

Contact Information

Contact information is available on the Industrial Maintenance program website.

Map your individual academic plan of courses with your Student Success Coach.

If students choose to transition to another program within the Trades & Technical Studies pathway, they should be particularly aware of the choice points that indicate when a decision to branch off into another program must be made to ensure credits and time are not lost.

Coursework common to all degrees within this pathway is indicated by CAC, Common Academic Coursework, in the program map.

Competencies

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

Use safety regulations that characterize responsible behavior.
Utilize test equipment to determine proper system operation.
Demonstrate proper mechanical component installation.
Demonstrate proper electrical component installation.

First Semester

Course Requirements

Completion of the Foundations of Skilled Trades (FST), CD .

Semester Total: 17 Credits

Second Semester

Choice Points

Enter the job market or continue working on the Trades & Technical Studies AAS.

Course Requirements

IST 1610 - Fluid Power Credits: 3
CMGT 1520 - Introduction to Blueprint Reading and Building Codes Credits: 3
HVAC 1600 - Mechanical Piping Systems Credits: 3
IST 1770 - Motor Controls Credits: 3
IST 1780 - Electric Motors Credits: 2
IST 1781 - Electric Motor Circuits Credits: 1
IST 1810 - Programmable Logic Controllers Credits: 3

Milestones

Completion of the Industrial Maintenance Credit Diploma.

Semester Total: 17 Credits

Program Comments

The information below is intended to be a guide, and does not guarantee regional job placement, job availability, or a specific wage after completion of the program. Possible careers in or related to industrial maintenance include Lubricator, Machine Repairer, Maintainer, Maintenance Person, Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Worker, Oiler, Overhauler, Building Maintenance Mechanic, Building Mechanic, Facilities Manager, Maintenance Mechanic, and Maintenance Supervisor.

Additional information on careers in Industrial Maintenance is available through Career Coach.

Transfer Information

LCCC courses may transfer to institutions in addition to those with formal articulation agreements. Students are strongly encouraged to determine the degree requirements and transfer policy of the specific college/university and program to which they plan to transfer.