Industrial Maintenance, AAS

This degree program is designed for persons who want to prepare for employment as industry machinery mechanic, maintenance worker or stationary engineer, and boiler operator. The curriculum provides for a student to learn the skills which are necessary to industrial maintenance and gives the student the flexibility to choose the track where their aptitude lies - electricity or welding.

Industrial Maintenance AAS Program Goals

Electrical Track

• Demonstrate comprehension of a block diagram of a digital system and a reasonably complex logic diagram.
• Describe industrial electronic control methods and the operating characteristics of solid state control devices.
• Discuss where and why VFD’s are used in industry and the power flow through VFD.
• Identify the various methods of industrial process control.

Welding Track

• Demonstrate comprehension of a block diagram of a digital system and a reasonably complex logic diagram.
• Describe industrial electronic control methods and the operating characteristics of solid state control devices.
• Demonstrate proficiency in industrial applications for oxyacetylene cutting, plasma cutting and air arc welding processes.
• Discuss the dangers involved in the welding process and demonstrate the proper procedures.
• Demonstrate proficiency in striking an arc and running a quality weld bead.

Admission to the Program: Open

First-Time Enrollees

1. Complete an application for admission and, if desired, apply for financial aid.
2. Send an official high school transcript or GED score report to the Admissions and Records Office.
3. Complete the placement exam.
4. Meet with an advisor/counselor to select classes and complete the registration process.

Department of Career & Technical Education

2400 Tom L. Wilson Blvd.
Galesburg, IL 61401
309.345.3501

For Additional Information Contact:

The Welcome Center
Phone:309.345.3500
welcomecenter@sandburg.edu

For Graduation Requirements:

See the graduation policies and procedures page for details