IMA - Industrial Maintenance Technology

Provides an overall perspective and foundation for the person entering the industrial maintenance field. The fundamentals of machine operations commonly utilized in the process and energy industry will be presented. Maintenance personnel duties and responsibilities, general maintenance procedures, basic maintenance tools and equipment, basic fastening and securing and machine operating specifications will be covered. Emphasis will be placed upon the understanding of machine documentation. The student will be introduced to the logical process utilized in the diagnosis machinery and control system troubleshooting. Workplace safety will be stressed throughout the course.

Provides an opportunity to supplement coursework with practical work experience related to their educational program. Students work under the immediate supervision of experienced personnel at the business location and with direct guidance of the instructor.

Provides the student with the methodology and skills to perform a clear, concise analysis of multi-faceted problems associated with complex equipment, systems or organization performance breakdowns or failures. Methodologies for developing, analyzing and prioritizing solutions will be presented. Demonstration of skills will be required using actual problems or failures.