Wind Turbines in a field of sunflowers are maintained and repaired by graduates on Northeastern's Wind Technology program.
Area of Study

Wind Energy Technology

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Industrial Maintenance

TOTAL CREDITS
11
CIP:
150499
BANNER:
WIE1
Certificate

This certificate is designed to provide students the necessary skills to safely work in an industrial or commercial facility. The students will also have the ability to work safely while performing maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment.

Program Requirements

Total Credits 11
Course Number Course Title Credits Details
IMA100IMA1700
Introduction to Industrial Maintenance 3

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. (1-3.5)

IMA120IMA1500
Industrial Rotating Equipment 3

Explains the theory, operation, and maintenance of rotating equipment found in industrial environments such as gears, bearings, pumps, and compressors. Mechanical power transmission systems including direct coupling, belt drives, and chain drives are studied. Alignment techniques are practiced and related to the impact on machine vibration and equipment failures. The principals involved in the operation of centrifugal and positive displacement pumps and compressors will be discussed along with the function of connected components. (1-3.5)

IMA160IMA1400
Basic Fluid Power 3

Provide an understanding of the fundamentals of fluid power, hydraulic transmission of force and energy, operation at the suction side of the pump, petroleum based hydraulic fluids, fire resistant hydraulic fluids, flow rates and velocity, properties of hydraulic fluids, and the function and construction of basic elements of a hydraulic or fluid power system. The course will cover hydraulic symbols and prints used in industry. (1-3.5)

WEL113WEL1013
Oxyfuel and Plasma Cutting 2

Outlines the skills needed to set up equipment and perform cutting and gouging operations utilizing the oxyacetylene and plasma arc cutting processes. (1-2)

Degree & Certificate Options

Industrial Automation

Associate of Applied Science
60 Credits

Wind Technician

Certificate
42 Credits

Industrial Safety

Certificate
5 Credits

Industrial Maintenance

Certificate
11 Credits

Industrial Electricity

Certificate
10 Credits

Industrial Control

Certificate
10 Credits

Faculty

Charles Guernsey
Renewable Energy Faculty
970-521-6740
Applied Technology Campus
Charles Guernsey
Charles Guernsey
Renewable Energy Faculty
970-521-6740
Applied Technology Campus
Charles Guernsey
Jason Winter
Industrial Automation Faculty
970-521-6737
Applied Technology Campus
Jason Winter
Jason Winter
Industrial Automation Faculty
970-521-6737
Applied Technology Campus
Jason Winter

Staff

Dena Kerker Brunelle
Administrative Assistant II-Applied Technology Campus
970-521-6739
Applied Technology Campus