Industrial Maintenance, CSC

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PURPOSE: This two-semester program prepares students for entry-level jobs in industrial maintenance. Provides hands-on training for basic maintenance and repairs of machinery, performing basic diagnostic tests, checking the performance of the machine, and testing damaged machine parts to determine whether major repairs are necessary. This program is offered at the Chester Campus. All career-technical degrees are guided by advisory committees comprised of local business leaders.

CREDENTIALS: A Career Studies Certificate (CSC) is a program of study typically less than one year in length with a major in a career-technical area. Students receiving a CSC intend to pursue immediate employment.

BRIGHTPOINT APPRENTICESHIP ACADEMY: Students may be eligible for this one-year program focusing on the technical instruction and training needed to enter into a registered apprenticeship program. All training hours earned in the program could apply toward your registered apprenticeship requirements. Information about this and other Career Training Programs can be found at https://brightpoint.edu/training-workforce/training/.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Students must meet Brightpoint admission requirements. New students should work with their New Student Navigator to get ready for their first semester. They can also email getstarted@brightpoint.edu for assistance. Continuing students should work with their faculty advisor on academic planning and graduation requirements.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES: By the completion of this program, students will be expected to demonstrate an introductory level of competency in the following skills:

Install electro-mechanical components according to manufacturer’s specifications;
Perform alignment, calibration, and maintenance procedures as specified by manufacturers;
Troubleshoot failures, malfunctions, and misapplication of electro-mechanical components.

Required Courses

MAC 181 - Machine Blueprint Reading I 3 credits (Offered Fall Only)
MEC 195 - Mechanical Engineering Technology Laboratory 2 credits (Offered Fall Only)
MEC 154 - Mechanical Maintenance I 3 credits
SAF 130 - Industrial Safety – OSHA 10 1 credit
MEC 161 - Basic Fluid Mechanics - Hydraulics/Pneumatics 3 credits (Offered Spring Only)
MEC 254 - Mechanical Maintenance II 3 credits (Offered Spring Only)
WEL 120 - Introduction to Welding 2 credits Additional Course Option: MEC 253 .

Total Minimum Credits to Complete: 17-18

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements can be found in course details.

Credit for the SAF 130 class can be awarded with a prior OSHA 10 or 30 certification. Proof of successful completion with a valid OSHA issued card will be required.

Students should regularly meet with their faculty advisor and check their degree progress by accessing advisement reports in the Student Information System (SIS) in the myBrightpoint portal or the Academic Planner in Navigate.

Courses noted as Fall only or Spring only are based on historical trends and current planning and may change without notice.