Industrial Maintenance and Mechatronics
Build technical skills. Launch your career.
Our accelerated program builds the practical skills and technical understanding you need to succeed in today’s advanced manufacturing industry.
Practical Industrial Maintenance Skills
During this 14-week practical program, concentrate on key concepts and skills to begin a career in industrial maintenance where you could earn $38K to $50K annually as an industrial maintenance technician. Topics include:
- Direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) circuits
- Analog and digital electronics
- Functionality and care of industrial equipment, components, and tools
- Motor controls and drives predictive and preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and quality assurance
- Mechanical and electrical maintenance safety
- Technical math for industrial settings
Focus Fridays
Each Friday of the 14-week program is reserved for Focus Friday activities to help
you fine tune your employability skills with an emphasis on tours of local manufacturing
facilities, resume writing and interviewing skills workshops, and professional development
with regional employers.
Earn Credits & Credentials
Earn two Hopkinsville Community College academic certificates and three Smart Automation Certification Alliance (SACA) industry-recognized credentials upon successful completion of the program.
- HCC Academic Certificates: Industrial Electrician Level I and Industrial Electrician Level II
- SACA Silver Microcredentials: C-20 l Electrical Systems l; C-202 Electric Motor Control Systems I; and C-210 Mechanical Power Systems I
Covers some mathematical concepts from algebra, geometry, trigonometry and relevant applications. Includes unit conversions, variation, measurement of geometric figures, vectors, and solving right and oblique triangles using trigonometry. Emphasizes applications in the various technologies. 45 contact hours. 3 credit hours.
Introduces basic electricity concepts applicable to AC and DC circuits pertinent to the electrical technology industry. Provides an in-depth study of Ohm's Law, series, parallel, and series parallel circuit characteristics. Focuses on providing students with an overview of common electrical safety practices, AC generation, AC and DC principles, magnetic principles, transformers, capacitors, inductors, and basic electrical testing equipment along with a focus on the construction, calculation, measurement, and troubleshooting of various AC and DC circuits by way of laboratory exercises and classroom lecture. 60 contact hours. 5 credit hours.
Introduces the student to maintenance techniques and procedures used to safely maintain industrial tools, equipment and components. Provides the student with lab experience to practice safety procedures and properly maintain industrial equipment. Lecture and lab. 105 contact hours. 5 credit hours.
Addresses the diversity of control devices and applications used in industry with practical experiences. Emphasizes the importance of safety and electrical lockouts. Lecture and lab. 90 contact hours. 4 credit hours.
Payment and Refund Information
- CHARGE: The $6,995 program fee for each 14-week session covers instruction, textbooks, materials, personal protective equipment, certification exams and supplies.
- PAYMENT: Students must pay charges to HCC or make payment arrangements before the session begins.
- FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Funds may be available through Workforce Investment Act and Vocational Rehabilitation programs. HCC is approved for veterans and/or dependent/spouse of a veteran to receive Veterans Educational Benefits. Please contact a local counselor for details.
- REFUNDS: Full refunds granted if program is cancelled by HCC. Partial refunds may be granted if requested in writing by the end of the second day of class. No refunds may be granted if requested after the second day of class or if a student is dismissed for violating class code of conduct. Non-attendance does not relieve a student of financial obligation or entitles a student to a refund.
- PLACEMENT EXAM: All lMM students must take a math placement exam which will be scheduled after students complete the application and registration process
- SCHEDULE: Classes meet Monday-Thursday, 8AM-2:30PM in the Army Education Center, 202 Bastogne Avenue, Fort Campbell. Focus Friday times and locations will be announced.
