Facilities Maintenance Certificate
Program Description
Craven Community College’s Industrial Systems Technology curriculum is designed to prepare or upgrade individuals to service, maintain, repair, or install equipment for a wide range of industries. Instruction includes theory and skill training needed for inspecting, test, troubleshooting, and diagnosing industrial equipment and physical facilities.
Students will learn technical skills in blueprint reading, electricity, hydraulics/pneumatics, machining, welding, and various maintenance procedures. Practical application in these industrial systems will be emphasized and addition advanced course work may be offered.
Upon completion of any of the various levels of this curriculum, graduates should gain the necessary practical skills and related technical information to qualify for employment or advancement in the various areas of industrial maintenance technology.
Admission Criteria
Admission to this program requires that students be high school graduates or have a recognized equivalency.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Industrial Systems Technology program, the graduate should be able to:
- Demonstrate proficiency to safely and effectively inspect, install, perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot, and repair a variety of industrial systems.
- Demonstrate proficiency with regard to industry standards while working with manufacturing tools and equipment, to include electronic test, mechanical, machine and welding equipment.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of reading, interpreting mechanical drawings and using CAD software.
Career Opportunities
Upon completion of the program, Graduates can enter the workforce as:
- Electricians
- Industrial Technicians
- Maintenance Technicians
Transfer Opportunities
While the AAS is a degree leading to immediate job placement upon graduation, Craven Community College has a special relationship for transfer to a BS degree in Industrial Technology with East Carolina University.
Contact Information
Executive Director of Career Programs
252-638-7372
Admissions Office
252-638-7430
Certificate Requirements
Courses in this program
Certificate Classes
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DFT-152 | 3 | ||
This course introduces extended CAD applications., Emphasis is placed upon intermediate applications of CAD skills. Upon completion, students should be able to use extended CAD applications to generate and manage drawings.
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ELC-131 | 4 | ||
This course introduces DC and AC electricity with an emphasis on circuit analysis, measurements, and operation of test equipment. Topics include DC and AC principles, circuit analysis laws and theorems, components, test equipment operation, circuit simulation, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret circuit schematics; design, construct, verify, and analyze DC/AC circuits; and properly use test equipment.
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ISC-112 | 2 | ||
This course introduces the principles of industrial safety. Emphasis is placed on industrial safety and OSHA regulations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of a safe working environment and OSHA compliance.
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MEC-111 | 3 | ||
This course introduces shop safety, hand tools, machine processes, measuring instruments, and the operation of machine shop equipment. Topics include use and care of tools, safety, measuring tools, and the basic setup and operation of common machine tools. Upon completion, students should be able to manufacture simple parts to specified tolerance.
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MNT-110 | 2 | ||
This course covers basic maintenance fundamentals for power transmission equipment. Topics include equipment inspection, lubrication, alignment, and other scheduled maintenance procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of accepted maintenance procedures and practices according to current industry standards.
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MNT-111 | 3 | ||
This course provides in-depth theory and practical applications relating to predictive and preventive maintenance programs. Emphasis is placed on equipment failure, maintenance management software, and techniques such as vibration and infrared analysis. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of modern analytical and documentation methods
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