Program Details
Certificate in Industrial Maintenance
CertificateMountain Empire Community College
The Industrial Maintenance Certificate Program is intended to meet the increasingly sophisticated maintenance needs of institutions, businesses, and industries. As systems become more computerized and complex, new maintenance skills are needed to keep machines at peak performance. With a broad-based approach touching on a cross-section of technical skills, the Industrial Maintenance Certificate Program provides entry level skills for these emerging industry needs. The Certificate Program can also provide significant retraining skills for individuals who have a technical background but want additional employment opportunities.
Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will be able to:
1. Practice industry recognized safety practices and guidelines, including the use of personal protective equipment in an industrial operating environment.
2. Interpret drawings, schematics, and specifications for industrial equipment.
3. Use precision measuring equipment.
4. Troubleshoot and repair electromechanical and electronic equipment and systems.
5. Modify, install, and maintain industrial systems.
6. Modify, install, and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
7. Work as an effective member of a work group.
Program Overview & Guidance

Program Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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Considerations for Selecting Degree | The Industrial Maintenance Certificate Program is intended to meet the increasingly sophisticated maintenance needs of institutions, businesses, and industries. As systems become more computerized and complex, new maintenance skills are needed to keep machines at peak performance. With a broad-based approach touching on a cross-section of technical skills, the Industrial Maintenance Certificate Program provides entry level skills for these emerging industry needs. The Certificate Program can also provide significant retraining skills for individuals who have a technical background but want additional employment opportunities. |
Program Requirement Notes | Program Requirement Notes An academic advisor will review your preparation in Mathematics and English with you. You’ll be guided to appropriate preliminary coursework to give you the greatest chance of success in this program. |
Considerations When Selecting Courses |
Developmental classes in these areas may be required. Students may not take a course out of normal sequence without the approval of your instructor.
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Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses | |
Doing More With Your Degree | With the successful completion of the industrial Maintenance Certificate Program, graduates should be prepared for a wide variety of entry level maintenance positions in health care institutions, schools, businesses, mining and manufacturing industries. |
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Program Credit Requirements

Please note that some courses may count towards more than one requirement such as meeting a general education requirement and a major specific requirement. The course will be listed under the first matching requirement. Please contact the institution with questions.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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Associate Transfer Degree Completion | The transfer education program, which includes freshman and sophomore courses in arts and sciences and pre-professional education, allows students to transfer into baccalaureate degree programs and four-year colleges and universities. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | The transfer education program, which includes freshman and sophomore courses in arts and sciences and pre-professional education, allows students to transfer into baccalaureate degree programs and four-year colleges and universities. |
Credit for Prior Learning | VCCS Policy 5.6.5.1 |
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College Level Information

College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
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Is This College Right For Me? | Mountain Empire Community College’s mission is to provide our region with accessible, quality higher education, workforce training, and community programs to ensure an educated population and globally competitive workforce. |
Transfer Student Catalog Year | |
First Year Student Catalog Year | The catalog year is based on the admission term that the student applies for. |
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Where Can This Degree Transfer

If you are interested in transferring to a four-year degree view this degree on the Transfer Virginia site to explore degrees aligned with this program at Virginia's 4-year institutions.
Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
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Eastern Shore Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Technical Studies | Associate | Associate in Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
Paul D. Camp Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Indust Technology - Electronic Controls | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
Paul D. Camp Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Indust Technology - Electronic-Electrical | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
Paul D. Camp Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Industrial Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
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17-3026.00 | Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May perform time and motion studies on worker operations in a variety of industries for purposes such as establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency. | Architecture and Engineering Occupations |
17-3026.01 | Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Implement production processes and operate commercial-scale production equipment to produce, test, or modify materials, devices, or systems of unique molecular or macromolecular composition. Operate advanced microscopy equipment to manipulate nanoscale objects. Work under the supervision of nanoengineering staff. | Architecture and Engineering Occupations |
Cost To Complete

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