What is Industrial Maintenance Technology?
Are you fascinated by machines and skilled with your hands? Do you have strong math skills? Do you like to tinker until you get the problem solved? Then a career in industrial maintenance may be for you. In our program, students learn how to repair and maintain the increasingly complex machines used in today's advanced manufacturing environment. You'll learn how to repair pumps, motors, engines, conveyor belts, and more, and how to keep them in good working order.
What are my career options?
Industrial maintenance workers are employed in the manufacturing sector in industries such as food processing and chemical, fabricated metal product, machinery, and motor vehicle and parts manufacturing. Employment also can be sought in the heavy equipment maintenance industry and building equipment such as pumps, exhaust systems, industrial appliances, and lighting changes.
What are my degree, diploma, or certificate options?
| Industrial Maintenance Technology - AAS: Industrial Maintenance Track: 60-68 Total credit hours | Academic Plan |
| Industrial Maintenance Technology - AAS: Advanced manufacturing Technician Track: 66-69 TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | Academic Plan |
| Industrial Maintenance Technology - Diploma: Industrial Maintenance Technician Track: 48-56 TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | Academic Plan |
| Industrial Maintenance Electrical Mechanic - Certificate: 12-15 Total Credit Hours | Academic Plan |
| Industrial Maintenance Machinist Mechanic - Certificate: 18-21 Total Credit Hours | Academic Plan |
| Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Level I - Certificate: 13-15 Total Credit Hours | Academic Plan |
| Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Level II - Certificate: 21-16 Total Credit Hours | Academic Plan |
| Industrial Maintenance Robotics Technician - Certificate: 25-30 Total Credit Hours | Academic Plan |
Length of Program
You can earn an associate in applied science degree in two years if you maintain full-time status.
This information should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. You should always choose classes in cooperation with your faculty advisor to ensure that you meet all degree requirements.
