Program Overview

Machine Maintenance Certificate

Summary

The Machine Maintenance certificate is designed to provide you with knowledge and skills that are essential building blocks in the field of Manufacturing/Machinist Technology. All courses within this certificate are also part of a AAAS degree in Manufacturing/Machinist Technology.

What You’ll Learn

• Apply all necessary safety measures in the performance of machine maintenance activities
• Use technical documents to find information necessary to perform machine maintenance
• Discuss the importance of regularly scheduled machine maintenance
• Demonstrate an understanding of basic mechanical principals, fluid power, motor theory, electrical fundamentals and electronic controls as applied to manufacturing machines
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the major systems of manufacturing machines
• Level and align machines
• Perform proper lubrication and coolant maintenance
• Use basic electrical test equipment
• Use machine troubleshooting techniques
• Conduct and document maintenance activities and demonstrate an understanding of the end conditions of a maintenance activity, including how to verify machine operability
• Attain the OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Safety Certification
• Be prepared to take examinations for applicable National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Machine Building, Maintenance, Service and Repair Certifications

Courses & Requirements

Program Description:

The certificate in Machine Maintenance is a sixteen-credit, three-quarter program intended to help meet the needs of the manufacturing industry for machine maintenance personnel by providing workers with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to successfully enter this field. By combining an understanding of fundamental principles with practical skills, the three core courses in this program show how to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair the major systems found in modern manufacturing machines. OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Safety class is included as a required course in this program in recognition of the fact that machines are safest when they are operating as intended, but can become more hazardous when being maintained.

Certificate of Completion (16 Credits)

Grade of 2.0 or better for each individual course in the program required.

Program Prerequisites:

Satisfactory completion of MFGT 120 with a grade of 2.0 or better, or Instructor permission.

Program Requirements

• MFGT 245 10-Hour OSHA
• MFGT 246 Mechanical Maintenance
• MFGT 247 Motive Maintenance
• MFGT 248 Control Maintenance

Certificate Completion

Students should automatically receive their Certificate after successful completion of all required courses. If you have not received your Certificate, please contact Jenifer Aydelotte in the Office of Instruction.

Careers & Opportunities

The Certificate in Machine Maintenance shows employers that you have developed an understanding of the fundamental principles underlying the operation of manufacturing machines and the skills needed to perform basic repairs. Where employers endorse them, certifications can give special consideration to new applicants and to employees seeking promotions.

Potential employers include: Although this certificate program is primarily focused on the machining industry, the maintenance skills developed are applicable to a wide range of industries. Graduates may find employment anywhere industrial automation is used, including local manufacturing and material handling companies. Entry level salaries vary with each employer and individual skill level.

Tuition & Fees

Estimated Tuition & Fees

(does not include additional program or course fees, books, or supply costs)

Per Quarter
| WA-Resident | Non-WA resident,
US citizen, &
Eligible non-citizen
On Campus | Non-WA resident
Non-US citizen¹ | Non-WA resident, US citizen
Online Only
---|---|---|---|---
1 credit | $126.47 | $246.49 | $327.01 | $144.67
5 credits | $632.35 | $1,232.45 | $1,635.05 | $723.35
12 credits (full-time) | $1,387.14 | $2,487.04 | $3,408.94 | $1,571.08
15 credits | $1,570.80 | $2,520.25 | $3,617.20 | $1,757.65

¹ Includes all International Students, both on campus and overseas online

Additional Program Fees

Approximately $300 per quarter

Ways to pay for school

Federal aid, scholarships, grants, and more are available to help you pay for school.

Related Program Options

• Manufacturing/Machinist Technology AAAS
• Manufacturing/Machinist Technology Certificate
• Mechatronics AAAS
• Mechatronics Certificate
• Principles of Precision Machining Certificate
• Quality Assurance Certificate
• Basic Manufacturing Certificate

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Program Information:

• Length of Program: 16 Credits
• Completion Award: Certificate of Completion
• Enrollment: Every Quarter
• Approximate Quarterly Costs: $200
  (in addition to tuition, books and parking)
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Plan code: MATMAC01