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Industrial Maintenance Assistant, TCC (IM11)  Technical Certificate of Credit


Campus Locations: Valdosta, Ben Hill Irwin, Coffee

New Program

This program will begin accepting students for Spring 2025.

The objective of this program is to provide students with the opportunity to enter the workforce area of industry specialized in areas of industrial mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

This program qualifies for the HOPE Career Grant.

Program Outcomes: Upon completing this program, students will be able to effectively diagnose systems, including hydraulics and pneumatics, and interpret technical data sheets and schematic drawings. Additionally, they will develop skills to perform routine maintenance and rebuild manufacturing equipment, ensuring operational efficiency and equipment longevity in industrial settings.

Careers: Industrial Machinery Mechanic

Length of Program: 2 Terms

Admission Requirements:

Curriculum Outline (13 hours)
Occupational Courses 13
IDFC 1007

Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 1 Lab 2 - 2 Lab 3 - 0 Pre-requisite(s): None Co-requisite(s): None Provides an in-depth study of the health and safety practices required for maintenance of industrial, commercial, and home electrically operated equipment. Topics include: introduction to OSHA regulations; safety tools, equipment, and procedures; and first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

2
IDSY 1190

Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 2 Lab 2 - 2 Lab 3 - 3 Pre-requisite(s): None Co-requisite(s): None This course provides instruction in the fundamentals of safely operating hydraulic, pneumatic, and pump and piping systems. Theory and practical application concepts are discussed. Topics include hydraulic system principles and components, pneumatic system principles and components, and the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of pump and piping systems.

4
IDSY 1195

Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 1 Lab 2 - 4 Lab 3 - 0 Pre-requisite(s): Program Admission Co-requisite(s): None This course provides instruction in the fundamentals concepts of industrial pumps and piping systems. Topics include: pump identification, pump operation, installation, maintenance and troubleshooting, piping systems and installation of piping systems.

3
IDSY 1170

Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 1 Lab 2 - 4 Lab 3 - 3 Pre-requisite(s): None Co-requisite(s): None This course introduces and emphasizes the basic skill necessary for mechanical maintenance personnel. Instruction is also provided in the basic physics concepts applicable to the mechanics of industrial production equipment, and the application of mechanical principles with additional emphasis on power transmission and specific mechanical components.

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