Maintenance Mechanic
Certificate Program

Enrollment in developmental classes may increase the length of time it takes to complete a certificate.

ELEC 160 Intro to Electricity/Electronics (Fall and Spring) -- 5 hours
Introduction to fundamental concepts of the nature, production, and usage of electricity. Study of circuits with emphasis on problem solving and component identification. [C]

ELEC 250 Pneumatics & Controls (Spring) -- 4 hours
This course is designed to familiarize the student with the principles, operation, and utilization of pneumatics in industrial operations. Students will learn the theory and operational characteristics of pneumatic circuits and components. Relation and control of pneumatics by electrical devices is also introduced. [C]

MFRG 105 Introduction to Maintenance (Fall) -- 3 hours
This introductory course will provide the student with an overall perspective and foundation for the industrial maintenance field. The student will be taught the fundamentals of machine operations commonly utilized in the manufacturing industry. Topics such as general maintenance procedures, consumable supplies, fasteners, and machine operating specifications will be covered. In addition, high emphasis will be placed upon the understanding of machine blueprints which detail all the systems which are part of a functioning machine. Students will also be exposed to parts and specification manuals utilized in the repair of industrial machinery. Finally, students will begin to learn the logical process utilized in the diagnosis of broken, worn, and defective machinery. Safety will be stressed throughout the course. [C]

MFRG 110 Maintenance Tools and Procedures (Fall) -- 3 hours
This course will describe the tools and procedures typically utilized in the diagnosis, repair, installation, and set-up of industrial machinery. Through extensive hands-on exercises, students will learn the proper and accurate use of all types of precision measuring tools and equipment. In addition, the safe and proper use of hand tools, power tools, lifting equipment, rigging, and other maintenance equipment is covered. Finally, students will get extensive practice in the disassembly of industrial machinery and the procedures followed for accurate diagnosis of worn parts and components. This class will further develop logical diagnostic skills introduced in MFRG 105. [C]

MFRG 220 Mechanical Diagnosis and Repair (Spring) -- 4 hours
This course will provide the student a comprehensive exposure to the mechanical operating principles, systems, and components of industrial machinery. Emphasis will be placed on mechanical wear, vibration, and metal characteristics. Students will get extensive instruction in the removal and installation of gaskets and seals, bearings, couplings, gearing, clutches and brakes, belt drives, chain drives, and shafting. Hands-on experience with the operation, disassembly, and reassembly of these mechanical units will be a large portion of this class. Heavy emphasis will be placed on diagnostic and troubleshooting skills utilized throughout the disassembly and reassembly process. Prerequisite: MFRG 110 or MFRG 160. [C]

MFRG 230 Electrical Diagnosis and Repair (Spring) -- 4 hours
This course will provide the student a comprehensive exposure to the electrical system and components utilized on typical industrial machinery. Emphasis will be placed on the understanding of electrical schematics, location and testing of electrical components, and the overall analysis of the electrical system. Students will get extensive instruction on the removal and installation of electrical components following proper safety procedures. Hands-on experience with the use of electrical testing equipment in concert with machine specifications and blueprints will be a large portion of this class. Heavy emphasis will be placed on diagnostic and troubleshooting skills utilized throughout the disassembly and reassembly of the electrical system. Prerequisite: ELEC 160. [C]

MFRG 231 Hydraulic Diagnosis and Repair (Fall or Spring) -- 4 hours
This course will provide the student a comprehensive exposure to the hydraulic system and components utilized on typical industrial machinery. Emphasis will be placed on the understanding of hydraulic schematics, location and testing of hydraulic components, and the overall analysis of the hydraulic system. Students will get extensive instruction on the removal and installation of hydraulic components following proper safety procedures. Hands-on experience with the use of hydraulic testing equipment in concert with machine specifications and blueprints will be a large portion of this class. Heavy emphasis will be placed on diagnostic and troubleshooting skills utilized throughout the disassembly and reassembly of the hydraulic system. Prerequisite: MFRG 110 or MFRG 160. [C]

MFRG 260 Machine Rebuilding & Setup I (Spring) -- 4 hours
This course will expose the student to the complete diagnose and repair process for an industrial production machine. The project will involve mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems which will have to be analyzed and repaired. The student will have the opportunity to perform a complete machine disassembly, repair, and reassembly using proper tools and techniques learned in earlier classes. Heavy emphasis will be placed on shop work, blueprint reading, machine specifications, and diagnostic and troubleshooting skills. Prerequisities: MFRG 105, 110, 220, 230, 231, 250. [C]

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