Industrial Maintenance Electrician
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Certificate
Industrial Maintenance Electrician (H94)
This program is designed to prepare individuals to work in maintenance crews for industrial manufacturing maintenance departments, specifically in the area of electrical control mechanisms.
Work and Employment
In our society, industries of one type or another produce almost all of our nation's goods. These industries rely on the machines, including robots that industrial maintenance workers install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair. Maintenance workers in this field also facilitate and work on electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and heating and air conditioning systems..
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Program Contacts at Sauk Valley Community College
- Academic Advising, 815-835-6354
- Jeff Johnson, Multicraft Instructor, 815-835-6572
Total Hours Required - 23 Hours
Major Field Requirements
| Course # | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ELT101 | Electrical Wiring | 3 Hours |
| Students will be introduced to basic electrical wiring as it applies to residential occupancies placing special emphasis on National Electric Code requirements. Students will develop an understanding of Ohms Law and be taught to wire series and parallel circuits install single-pole three-way and four-way switches duplex receptacles and service panels and troubleshoot circuits.Prerequisite None3 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 2 lec 2 labweek | ||
| ELT120 | Fund of Elec w/ Applied Math | 3 Hours |
| This course provides basic electricity fundamentals basic control strategies and electrical symbols. The class will provide the student with an understanding of basic electrical theory schematic and wiring diagram symbols motor theory wiring and electrical troubleshooting. Conventional current will be used to define current flow. Applied mathematical concepts are incorporated into the course as required for successful understanding of objectives.Prerequisite None3 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 2 lec 2 labweek | ||
| ELT259 | Industrial & Agric Wiring | 3 Hours |
| This course is a study of industrial and agricultural electrical systems. Emphasis will be placed on installation and troubleshooting of motor and electrical distributions. Prerequisite ELT 120 3 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 2 lec 2 labweek | ||
| ELT261 | National Electric Code | 3 Hours |
| A study of National Electric Code specifications with emphasis placed on proper installation of all circuits. Prerequisite ELT 101 or ELT 1203 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 3 lecweek | ||
| ELT262 | Electrical Controls | 3 Hours |
| Provides the student with sufficient knowledge so that the person is proficient in the installation servicing and maintenance of the controls used in industry and home. Prerequisite ELT 101 or ELT 1203 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 2 lec 2 labweek | ||
| IND108 | Introduction to CAD | 2 Hours |
| An introduction to engineering design and graphics using the latest version of AutoCAD. Basic AutoCAD commands will be introduced and emphasized throughout this course. Development of technical drawing skills including design problems sketching dimensioning tolerancing orthographic projection sectional views and other viewing conventions. The course will proceed from the basics of design and sketching to applications used in preparing detail and assembly drawings.Prerequisite None2 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 1 lec2 lab | ||
| IND118 | Mechanical Systems | 3 Hours |
| .The course will contain all information needed for a maintenance technician to successfully perform at a high level in their job. The course material will cover mechanical systems focusing on analysis of mechanical components their relationships to each other and failure prediction. General rigging will also be covered. Prerequisite ELT 120 may be taken concurrently or MAT 106 may be taken concurrently3 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 2 lec 2 labweek | ||
| IND219 | Industrial Troubleshooting | 3 Hours |
| Students will learn to systematically troubleshoot equipment and control systems used in industry. This course will start with analyzing troubleshooting theory and flowcharts and evolve into actual hands-on troubleshooting of simulated industrial machinery.Prerequisites ELT 120 and ELT 262 may be taken concurrently or consent of instructorSemester hours 3 LectureLab Hours 2 lec 2 labweek | ||
Suggested Program
First Semester - 11 Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ELT101 | Electrical Wiring | 3 Hours |
| Students will be introduced to basic electrical wiring as it applies to residential occupancies placing special emphasis on National Electric Code requirements. Students will develop an understanding of Ohms Law and be taught to wire series and parallel circuits install single-pole three-way and four-way switches duplex receptacles and service panels and troubleshoot circuits.Prerequisite None3 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 2 lec 2 labweek | ||
| ELT120 | Fund of Elec w/ Applied Math | 3 Hours |
| This course provides basic electricity fundamentals basic control strategies and electrical symbols. The class will provide the student with an understanding of basic electrical theory schematic and wiring diagram symbols motor theory wiring and electrical troubleshooting. Conventional current will be used to define current flow. Applied mathematical concepts are incorporated into the course as required for successful understanding of objectives.Prerequisite None3 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 2 lec 2 labweek | ||
| IND108 | Introduction to CAD | 2 Hours |
| An introduction to engineering design and graphics using the latest version of AutoCAD. Basic AutoCAD commands will be introduced and emphasized throughout this course. Development of technical drawing skills including design problems sketching dimensioning tolerancing orthographic projection sectional views and other viewing conventions. The course will proceed from the basics of design and sketching to applications used in preparing detail and assembly drawings.Prerequisite None2 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 1 lec2 lab | ||
| IND118 | Mechanical Systems | 3 Hours |
| .The course will contain all information needed for a maintenance technician to successfully perform at a high level in their job. The course material will cover mechanical systems focusing on analysis of mechanical components their relationships to each other and failure prediction. General rigging will also be covered. Prerequisite ELT 120 may be taken concurrently or MAT 106 may be taken concurrently3 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 2 lec 2 labweek | ||
Second Semester - 12 Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ELT259 | Industrial & Agric Wiring | 3 Hours |
| This course is a study of industrial and agricultural electrical systems. Emphasis will be placed on installation and troubleshooting of motor and electrical distributions. Prerequisite ELT 120 3 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 2 lec 2 labweek | ||
| ELT261 | National Electric Code | 3 Hours |
| A study of National Electric Code specifications with emphasis placed on proper installation of all circuits. Prerequisite ELT 101 or ELT 1203 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 3 lecweek | ||
| ELT262 | Electrical Controls | 3 Hours |
| Provides the student with sufficient knowledge so that the person is proficient in the installation servicing and maintenance of the controls used in industry and home. Prerequisite ELT 101 or ELT 1203 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 2 lec 2 labweek | ||
| IND219 | Industrial Troubleshooting | 3 Hours |
| Students will learn to systematically troubleshoot equipment and control systems used in industry. This course will start with analyzing troubleshooting theory and flowcharts and evolve into actual hands-on troubleshooting of simulated industrial machinery.Prerequisites ELT 120 and ELT 262 may be taken concurrently or consent of instructorSemester hours 3 LectureLab Hours 2 lec 2 labweek | ||