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Award Levels
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Credit Hours Required
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Time to Completion
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Certificate
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45
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2 Years
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Maintenance mechanics work in every industry that uses machinery. Examples include but are not limited to cement manufacturing plants, hospitals, apartment complexes, school districts, petroleum refineries, clothing manufacturers, transportation manufacturers, and food processing.
Maintenance mechanics install and maintain equipment with the goal of ensuring that all machines function properly. They perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot problems, and repair machines. Students must have technical/mechanical aptitude, the ability to handle and operate hand-held power tools, mobility, and the ability to stand and sit at a workstation for several hours.
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This program prepares students to obtain the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification as an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic. In addition, the program prepares students to take the Society for Maintenance & Reliability Professionals Certifying Organization’s exam to become a Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT).
The Neosho County Community College Industrial Maintenance Technology program is in alignment with the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) CIP code 47.0303: Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology. A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair and maintain industrial machinery and equipment such as cranes, pumps, engines and motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, production machinery, marine deck machinery, and steam propulsion, refinery, and pipeline-distribution systems.
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Interested in this program?
Contact an Advisor!
outreach@neosho.edu
(620)432-0406
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Prerequisits
All degree-seeking students or students enrolling in a math or English course must provide evidence of proficiency prior to enrollment. The student will need to demonstrate proficiencies in reading, English, and mathematics based on the Mandatory Placement Policy, or by taking the recommended/required classes.
Program Path Sequence
The listing that follows is a recommended sequence of courses for students. The student should consult with an advisor for information specific to their academic situation.
For more information contact program advisor: Mark Donaldson 620-432-0418 mdonaldson@neosho.edu, or Outreach, 620-432-0406 Outreach@neosho.edu if program advisor is unavailable.
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(Fall) Semester I
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Credit Hours
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CMCT 105
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OSHA 10 Safety Orientation #
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1
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CMCT 106
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Introduction to Craft Skills #
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3
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IMT 102
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Mechanical Systems #
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3
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COMM 213
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Interpersonal Communication #(SGE)020
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3
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CURR 100
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First Year Seminar (SGE)070
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1
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CSIS 100
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Computer Concepts & Applications (SGE)070
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3
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Total
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14
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(Spring) Semester II
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IMT 104
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AC/DC Circuits #
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4
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IMT 202
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Mechanical Systems Reliability #
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3
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MATH 133
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Math Essentials # (SGE)030
(and MATH 033 Math Essentials Workshop, if needed)
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3
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General Education Course
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3
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Total
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16
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Total Level I Industrial Maintenance Technology Credits (Including Semester I): 17
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# Courses required for Level I Industrial Maintenance Technology Credits
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(Fall) Semester III
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IMT 112
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Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) %
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3
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IMT 206
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Electrical Control Systems I %
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2
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IMT 210
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Industrial Process Control %
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3
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ENGL 101
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English Composition I (SGE)010
(and ENGL 031 Composition Studio, if needed)
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3
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General Education Course
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3
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Technical Electives
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3
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Total
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17
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(Spring) Semester IV
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IMT 212
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Industrial Fluid Power %
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4
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IMT 216
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Electric Control Systems II %
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2
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Technical Electives
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9
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Total
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15
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Total Level II Industrial Maintenance Technology Credits (Including Level I Credits): 43
Total Program Credits for Applied Sciece Degree: 62
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Check out this program path in the college catalog!
General Education Courses
The Maintenance Technology certificate program may be a terminal certificate program leading directly to employment. Certificate students are required to take specific general education courses as listed in the suggested sequence above. Students wishing to pursue the AAS degree in Industial Maitenance Technology may follow the suggested rotation below. The AAS degree requires 62 credit hours, which includes technical courses, general education courses and electives.
Note: This AAS degree requires a total of 62 credit hours, with a minimum of 43 credit hours of technical education.
Program Outcomes
Level I Program Outcomes
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Demonstrate an understanding of safety, responsibility, and OSHA standards.
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Demonstrate laser shaft alignment.
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Remove defective parts by dismantling devices using hoists, cranes, and hand\power tools.
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Determine changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspection using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
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Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
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Demonstrate employability skills necessary for a career as an industrial maintenance mechanic.
Level II Program Outcomes
- Assemble, install, and ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines.
- Utilize diagrams, blueprints, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications to ensure proper mechanical operations.
- Demonstrate an understanding of electrical control, motor drives, and programmable logic controllers.
- Demonstrate an understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic installation and troubleshooting.
- Demonstrate variable frequency drives installation and repair.
- Demonstrate effective troubleshooting skills.