Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
A journey-level Industrial Maintenance Mechanic should be able to: identify basic safety and rigging practices; identify tools, equipment, and best practices for oxyfuel cutting; solve mathematical problems such as area, volume, sine, cosine, hypotenuse, and Pythagorean concepts; interpret construction drawings; identify pumps, drivers, valves and their installation and troubleshooting practices; create pipe fittings, perform cutting, treading and joining of piping components; and more.
Duration
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Credits
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Cost
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Format
Hybrid
What You'll Learn
AI-generatedKey competencies developed through this program
- KnowledgeApply mathematical concepts including area, volume, and trigonometric principles to solve industrial maintenance problems independently.Developing
- KnowledgeInterpret construction and technical drawings to plan maintenance and repair work in industrial settings.Developing
- KnowledgeDiagnose mechanical system failures using troubleshooting procedures for pumps, drivers, and valves.Developing
- Hands-onPerform oxyfuel cutting operations following safety protocols and quality standards.Developing
- Hands-onExecute pipe cutting, threading, and joining operations using hand and power tools to create secure piping connections.Developing
- Hands-onAssemble pipe fittings and piping components according to technical specifications and industry standards.Developing
- Hands-onPerform installation procedures for pumps, drivers, and valves following manufacturer specifications and safety guidelines.Developing
- KnowledgeIdentify safety hazards and rigging practices in industrial maintenance environments following OSHA standards.Emerging
- KnowledgeIdentify tools, equipment, and best practices for oxyfuel cutting in preparation for metal fabrication tasks.Emerging
- KnowledgeIdentify pumps, drivers, and valves including their specifications and operational characteristics.Emerging
Skills developed through this program
- Apply industrial maintenance mechanic fundamentals including trade knowledge safety practices and basic skills
- Perform rigging operations and apply mobile equipment knowledge to support maintenance activities
- Apply math and measurement skills to support industrial maintenance tasks and calculations
- Read and interpret construction drawings to support maintenance and repair activities
- Install and maintain valves and seals for industrial equipment and piping systems
- Install and maintain bearings and couplings for rotating equipment and machinery
Occupations this program prepares you for
Detailed information about this program
Focus Statement A journey-level Industrial Maintenance Mechanic should be able to: identify basic safety and rigging practices; identify tools, equipment, and best practices for oxyfuel cutting; solve mathematical problems such as area, volume, sine, cosine, hypotenuse, and Pythagorean concepts; interpret construction drawings; identify pumps, drivers, valves and their installation and troubleshooting practices; create pipe fittings, perform cutting, treading and joining of piping components; perform hydrostatic and pneumatic testing; remove, troubleshoot and install bearings and couplings; identify components and functions of high and low pressure steam systems; lay out and install baseplates and soleplates with proper alignment methods; troubleshoot and repair equipment such as gearboxes and pumps. Overview l Three-hour closed-book examination l May use a basic function, non-printing calculator l No extra papers, books, notes or study materials are allowed Minimum passing score is 75.
What you need to earn this credential
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