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2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Maintenance Technician/Mechatronics, AAS


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The industrial maintenance technician not only troubleshoots and repairs the most highly advanced industrial equipment, but is responsible for the layout and installation. This individual will be versed in electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics, pipefitting, welding, machine repair, and installation as well as motor control systems, PLC control systems and instrumentation control networking.

Career Outlook

Employers trying to stay competitive with an international marketplace are hard pressed to find a multi-crafted maintenance employee who can accomplish a multitude of vocational qualities (electrician, plumber, pipefitter, hydraulics and pneumatics specialists, HVACR, machine set-up, machine installer, welder, systems troubleshooter and control systems programming). This program will provide those employers with such a skilled professional.

Program Learning Outcomes

Learners will be able to:

  1. Identify industrial symbols in schematics.
  2. Construct a fluid power system.
  3. Apply principles of electrical controls and fluid power applications to industrial situations.
  4. Apply knowledge of installing/layout of machinery/industrial components safely.
  5. Demonstrate proficiency in welding techniques.
  6. Apply proper rigging techniques to move a load.

Total Credits: 10


Total Credits: 15


Total Credits: 12


Total Credits: 13


Total Credits: 12


Total Program Hours 62


* See Northwest State General Education Requirements  for a list of Humanities and Social/Behavioral Science Electives.

* See Northwest State General Education Requirements  for a list of Communications and Natural Science Electives.

* Prior to taking IND 110 , students should have basic computer literacy in Windows and at least one Windows application.

+ Students must attain a minimum grade of “C” in all courses with a ‘+’ to progress in the program and to graduate.

STEM and Industrial Technology Division
Franklin Roberts, EdD.
Dean
(419) 267-1273
Building E, Room 1102H

Questions:
NSCC Admissions Office
(419) 267-1320
admissions@northweststate.edu

Course curriculum is subject to change - consult with an Academic Advisor for up-to-date information.

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