Industrial Maintenance
**New class for Industrail Maintenance I: Systems and Motor Controls begins Wednesday, January 6, 2027. This class will meet Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 12–4PM on the NCC campus and ends April 8, 2027.
I’m interested in learning more about the Industrial Maintenance program!
Our Industrial Maintenance Program is designed to teach you the day-to-day operation and repair of industrial equipment in a variety of company settings.
Upon completion of this program, you will have the knowledge and skills required to pinpoint, troubleshoot, and repair equipment issues in order to keep operations running effectively and efficiently.
How much $ will I make?
Industrial Maintenance Technicians earn a wage range of $23–$25/hour.
Potential Places of Employment
Many companies need Industrial Maintenance Technicians including bioprocessing, manufacturing and packaging facilities.
Cost & Financial Assistance
Industrial Maintenance I: Systems and Motor Controls: $4,800
GAP assistance is available and is designed to help job seekers secure gainful employment in high-quality, local jobs.
GAP funding is intended for job seekers who:
• Have a household income at or below program guidelines
• Are unemployed
• Are underemployed
• Are dislocated workers
In addition to tuition assistance, GAP Navigators provide participants with personal, career and support services.
Industrial Maintenance I Certificate (162 hours)
ELECTRICAL (96 Hours)
1. AC/DC Electrical Basics (24 Hours)
• Basic Electrical Circuits
• Electrical Measurements
• Circuit Analysis
• Inductance and Capacitance
• Combination Circuits
• Transformers
2. Electric Relay Controls (16 Hours)
• Control Logic
• Sequencing Control
• Timers and Advanced Systems
• Troubleshooting
3. Electric Motor Controls (40 Hours)
• Introduction to Electric Motor Control
• Manual Motor Control
• Transformers
• Ladder Logic
• Relays and Motor Starters
• Reversing Motor Control
• Automatic Input Devices
• Basic Timer Control
• Troubleshooting
• Systems Troubleshooting
4. Variable Frequency Drives (16 Hours)
• Introduction to Variable Frequency AC Drives
• Speed and Torque Control
• Acceleration/Deceleration and Braking
• Fault Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
MECHANICAL (66 Hours)
1. Hydraulic/Pneumatic Systems (36 Hours)
• Hydraulic Power Systems
• Basic Hydraulic Circuits
• Hydraulic Pressure and Flow
• Hydraulic Speed Control
• Pressure Control Circuits
• Pneumatic Power Systems
• Basic Pneumatic Circuits
• Pneumatic Pressure and Flow
• Pneumatic Speed Control
2. Mechanical Drives (30 Hours)
• Introduction to Mechanical Drive Systems
• Key Fasteners
• Power Transmission Systems
• Introduction to V-Belt Drives
• Introduction to Chain Drives
• Spur Gear Drives
• Multiple Shaft Drives
Industrial Maintenance II Certificate (176 hours)
ELECTRICAL (100 Hours)
1. Process Control (40 Hours)
• Introduction to Process Control
• Instrument Tags
• Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams
• Loop Controllers
• Final Control Elements
• Level Measurement
• Liquid Level Control
• Methods of Automatic Control
• Basic Flow Measurement and Control
• Control Loop Performance
2. Programmable Logic Controllers (60 Hours)
• Introduction to PLC
• Basic Panelview Operation
• Operations
• Programming
• Motor Control
• Timer and Counter
• Event Sequencing
• Program Control Instruction
• Math and Data Move Instruction
• Panelview Application Editing
• Advanced Panelview Editing
• Analog Inputs
• Analog Outputs
• Variable Output Applications
• Introduction to PLC Troubleshooting
• PLC Systems Troubleshooting
• Analog Input/Output Troubleshooting
• Analog Application Troubleshooting
MECHANICAL (76 Hours)
1. Mechanical Drives 2 (28 Hours)
• Heavy Duty V-Belt Drives
• V-Belt Selection and Maintenance
• Synchronous Belt Drives
• Lubrication Concepts
• Precision Shaft Alignment
• Couplings
• Heavy-Duty Chain Drives
2. Mechanical Drives 3 (28 Hours)
• Plain Bearings
• Ball Bearings
• Roller Bearings
• Antifriction Bearing Selection and Maintenance
• Gaskets and Seals
• Advanced Gear Drives
• Gear Drive Selection and Maintenance
3. Pump Systems (20 Hours)
• Centrifugal Pump Operation
• Centrifugal Pump Characteristics
• Centrifugal Pump Troubleshooting
• System Characteristics
• Pump Performance
Questions? Contact:
Brooke Wiersma, Coordinator
712-324-5061/800-352-4907 ext. 378
bwiersma@nwicc.edu
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