Industrial Electrical Maintenance Technician
Overview
Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to begin an exciting career in the high-demand field of Electrical Industrial Maintenance. Industrial Electrical Maintenance Technicians are in high demand throughout business and industry. The opportunities for Industrial Electrical Maintenance Technicians are growing rapidly with the resurgence of manufacturing throughout the United States. If you enjoy working with your hands and love a challenge and are interested in becoming a key player in keeping America's industrial facilities operational this may be the career field for you. Get the skills manufacturing companies and mechanical contractors are looking for as an Industrial Electrical Maintenance Technician. With your MTC certificate and fundamental knowledge of electrical theory, you can earn about $20 an hour to start with and more earning potential as you advance.
Electricians in large factories do maintenance work such as repairing motors, transformers, generators, and electronic controllers on machine tools and industrial robots. They may also advise as to whether the continued operation of certain equipment could be hazardous. When working with complex electronic devices, they may consult with engineers, engineering technicians, line installers and repairers, or industrial machinery mechanics and maintenance workers. In this program, you’ll learn about general electrical safety, variable frequency drives, programmable logic controllers, industrial sensor technology and how to read blueprints along with electrical fundamentals and troubleshooting.
Pre-requisite: High school diploma or equivalency
Special Note: Successful completion of some classes in this training program, along with meeting college entrance and program requirements, may provide you with exemption credit and/or advanced placement into the Mechatronics Associate Degree or Mechatronics Academic certificate program at Midlands Technical College. For further information, contact 803.732.0432.
Program Type
Training CertificateHow to Enroll
To pursue this certificate, please click on the courses below to see availability. You can register for courses online, and you do not have to apply to the college!
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Questions?
Call 803.732.0432 to talk to us about this program, or email cce@midlandstech.edu
This program is currently eligible for a QuickJobs Scholarship.
Please visit the MTC QuickJobs page to sign up for a free mandatory information session where you will learn how to apply for a scholarship. To be eligible, you must:
- Attend an information session. Information sessions last approximately two hours and are free to attend.
- Be a South Carolina resident for 12 consecutive months. Applicants will be required to submit documentation for proof of residency (Driver's license, Beginner's permit, or state issued ID).
- Not be in default on any federal student loans and not owe MTC or any other college monies.
- Submit an application. You will need to enter your student ID on the application.
- Scholarship recipients will be in communication with the Program Director responsible for the program for which they applied.
- Some programs require clean SLED background checks and clean drug/alcohol tests.
If you have additional questions, please call 803-732-0432.
Sample Program Plan and Costs
Class Delivery Methods
View current courses offered via our online course directory.
| On-Campus | Traditional. Classes meet on campus. |
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| Virtual | 100% online. Meets with a live instructor and classmates on specific days, at specific times. Uses web conferencing software, like Zoom. |
| Hybrid | Some classes on campus. Some classes online or virtual. |
| Online | 100% online. Due dates for projects and assignments. Self-paced work on your time. |
| CEUs | Class Hours | Course Title | Cost |
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| 12.00 | 12 |
Basic Math for Electricians This course provides the math skills you will need to begin the study of electricity. Review basic concepts such as number lines and exponents. Introduction to scientific/engineering notation and numerical prefixes and exponents in the decimal number system. Introduction to a scientific calculator and roper operation is covered. Classroom ID: CEEEM-583 No sections currently available. For information on Training classes, contact our Corporate and Continuing Education Department (CCE) at 803.732.0432 or cce@midlandstech.edu.
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$299.00 |
| 4.80 | 48 |
Electrical Fundamentals I Learn the basic concepts of electricity-beginning with atomic structure and electron flow, Ohm's Law, Kirchoff's Laws, static electricity, magnetism, resistance, basic DC circuits, electrical units, measuring instruments, and magnetic induction. Prerequisites: Basic Math for Electricians or skills assessment completion. Classroom ID: CEEEM-603 No sections currently available. For information on Training classes, contact our Corporate and Continuing Education Department (CCE) at 803.732.0432 or cce@midlandstech.edu.
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$999.00 |
| 4.20 | 42 |
Electrical Fundamentals II Continue the study of the fundamentals of electricity with the intermediate concepts of electricity: basic trigonometry and vectors, alternating current, the effects and interaction of resistance, and inductance and capacitance in series and parallel circuits. Prerequisites: Electrical Fundamentals I or skills assessment completion. Classroom ID: CEEEM-596 No sections currently available. For information on Training classes, contact our Corporate and Continuing Education Department (CCE) at 803.732.0432 or cce@midlandstech.edu.
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$999.00 |
| 4.20 | 42 |
Electrical Fundamentals III Complete the study of electrical fundamentals by learning the properties and applications of single-phase transformers, three-phase Wye and Delta transformer connections, DC generators, DC motors, three-phase alternators, and single and three-phase AC motors. Prerequisites: Electrical Fundamentals I and II or skills assessment completion. Classroom ID: CEEEM-597 No sections currently available. For information on Training classes, contact our Corporate and Continuing Education Department (CCE) at 803.732.0432 or cce@midlandstech.edu.
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$999.00 |
| 1.60 | 16 |
General Electrical Safety You will be introduced to general workplace electrical safety practices, including lockout/tagout, PPE (personal protective equipment), NEC (National Electrical Code), and arc flash guidelines.
ID: CEEEM-594 No sections currently available. For information on Training classes, contact our Corporate and Continuing Education Department (CCE) at 803.732.0432 or cce@midlandstech.edu.
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$299.00 |
| 1.80 | 18 |
Electrical Print Reading Learn to read and interpret electrical blueprints and schematics used in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Emphasis will be on the applications of the print reading and circuit and electrical symbols knowledge. Prerequisites: Electrical Fundamentals I, II or skills assessment completion.
ID: CEEEM-598 No sections currently available. For information on Training classes, contact our Corporate and Continuing Education Department (CCE) at 803.732.0432 or cce@midlandstech.edu.
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$399.00 |
| 4.80 | 48 |
Electrical Motor Controls Learn to work with relays, timers, push buttons, magnetic starters, fuses overloads, wiring practices, and motor circuit protection principles, all of which are related to industry and motor control. You will physically connect three-phase motors and control circuits as part of this course.Prerequisites: Electrical Fundamentals III or skills assessment completion. Classroom ID: CEEEM-599 No sections currently available. For information on Training classes, contact our Corporate and Continuing Education Department (CCE) at 803.732.0432 or cce@midlandstech.edu.
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$999.00 |
| 4.20 | 42 |
Basic Electronics Learn basic electronics principles, components, and functions including atomic structure of conductors, insulators, and semi-insulators, solid-state device construction, diode rectifier circuits, transistor theory of operation, and switch and amplifier applications.Prerequisities: Electrical Fundamentals I and II, Electrical Print reading or skills assessment completion. Classroom ID: CEEEM-600 No sections currently available. For information on Training classes, contact our Corporate and Continuing Education Department (CCE) at 803.732.0432 or cce@midlandstech.edu.
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$999.00 |
| 4.40 | 44 |
Industrial Sensor Technology Study various industrial sensors including discrete electro-mechanical and electronic devices, analog devices such as transducers, thermocouples, and RTDs. Prerequisites: Electrical Fundamentals I and II, Electrical Print Reading, and Basic Electronics or skills assessment. Classroom ID: CEEEM-590 No sections currently available. For information on Training classes, contact our Corporate and Continuing Education Department (CCE) at 803.732.0432 or cce@midlandstech.edu.
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$999.00 |
| 4.80 | 48 |
Variable Frequency Drives Study theory of operation, programming, installation and standard wiring practices. You will work with both the AutomationDirect GS-1 and Allen Bradley Powerflex 40 VFDs. Prerequisites: Industrial Sensors, Basic Electronics, and Electrical Motor Controls or skills assessment completion. Classroom ID: CEEEM-601 No sections currently available. For information on Training classes, contact our Corporate and Continuing Education Department (CCE) at 803.732.0432 or cce@midlandstech.edu.
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$999.00 |
| 5.10 | 51 |
Programmable Logic Controllers Study theory of operation, programming, installation, and standard wiring practices using All Bradley MicroLogix processors and Logix 500 software. You will learn basic ladder programming principles using bit, timer, and counter instructions. Prerequisites: Industrial Sensors and Basic Electronics or skills assessment completion. Classroom ID: CEEEM-602 No sections currently available. For information on Training classes, contact our Corporate and Continuing Education Department (CCE) at 803.732.0432 or cce@midlandstech.edu.
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$999.00 |
| 4.80 | 48 |
Troubleshooting You will develop methodology, identify, and locate electrical problems using diagrams and basic electrical measuring tools. Prerequisites: Industrial Sensors, Electrical Motor Controls, Print Reading, Variable Frequency Drives, and Programmable Logic Controllers or skills assessment completion. Classroom ID: CEEEM-593 No sections currently available. For information on Training classes, contact our Corporate and Continuing Education Department (CCE) at 803.732.0432 or cce@midlandstech.edu.
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$999.00 |
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Estimated Cost
Tuition Assistance
$9,988.00
Not including fees and equipment |
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What’s next after I complete this program?
Continue at MTC with another credential
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Earn a certificate in Electronic and Computer Fundamentals
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