Keep industry moving.
Prepare for a career maintaining the automated systems that power today’s manufacturing and distribution facilities.
This program prepares students for entry-level positions as electrical and mechanical technicians found in bakeries, manufacturing, chemical plants and material handling and automated warehouse environments. Workers in this field maintain, calibrate and repair the electrical, mechanical and electronic equipment found in today鈥檚 industrial environments. This program involves cross-training in these areas of multiple, integrated systems.
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Maintain what matters with a Career in Industrial Maintenance
Get introduced to essential concepts and acquire valuable knowledge that will aid you in your career within integrated systems technology.
Develop skills in mechanical systems, electrical controls, fluid power and equipment maintenance while learning to install, troubleshoot and repair industrial machinery. This stackable certificate provides a pathway to advanced training and careers in industrial maintenance.
The Plant Engineering Mechanic Certificate at Moraine Valley is designed to be completed in three semesters.
This program integrates short, stackable certificates into a medium-size certificate aligned with the postsecondary educational needs of manufacturing and transportation and logistics employers. The certificate introduces topics covering the installation, configuration and maintenance of automated handling equipment.
This program qualifies for up to $8,000 in tuition assistance.
Potential careers in Plant Engineering and Industrial Maintenance
Moraine Valley’s Plant Engineering Mechanic Certificate prepares you for careers maintaining and repairing industrial equipment in manufacturing, production and other industrial environments. You’ll develop hands-on skills in mechanical systems, electrical controls, fluid power and equipment maintenance while preparing for advanced training and careers in industrial maintenance.
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These degree and certificates are part of the same program and allow you to explore specialized areas, with some designed for graduates looking to advance their skills.
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| Program | Type of Credential | Curriculum Code | Department or Division |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 1405 | Computer Integrated Technologies |
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