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Apprenticeship Requirements

Maintenance Mechanic

Apprenticeship 50-423-1

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Effective: August 2025

First Semester
Course # Course Title Credits Prerequisites/Comments
423-710 Math & Physics for MMMP Trades 1   This course examines math and physics concepts as they relate to millwrights and machine maintenance. Apprentices will develop skills related to converting fractions to decimals; using both standard and metric systems; applying basic algebra to solving problems; computing area, volume, mass, and torque; using basic trigonometry; and using math charts, tables and references in support of common work processes.
Course #: 423-710
Title: Math & Physics for MMMP Trades
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments:   This course examines math and physics concepts as they relate to millwrights and machine maintenance. Apprentices will develop skills related to converting fractions to decimals; using both standard and metric systems; applying basic algebra to solving problems; computing area, volume, mass, and torque; using basic trigonometry; and using math charts, tables and references in support of common work processes.
423-711 Print Reading for MMMP 1   This course explores reading prints commonly used by millwrights and machine maintenance workers. Course competencies include comparing types of prints, interpreting structural drawings, identifying parts from prints, and develop apprentice sketching drawing skills.
Course #: 423-711
Title: Print Reading for MMMP
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments:   This course explores reading prints commonly used by millwrights and machine maintenance workers. Course competencies include comparing types of prints, interpreting structural drawings, identifying parts from prints, and develop apprentice sketching drawing skills.
  Total Credits: 2  
Total Credits: 2

Second Semester
Course # Course Title Credits Prerequisites/Comments
423-712 Fasteners for MMMP Trades 0.25   Course provides apprentices with a chance to compare fasteners and their uses, analyze fastener failures, and install mechanical fasteners.
Course #: 423-712
Title: Fasteners for MMMP Trades
Credits: 0.25
Prerequisites/Comments:   Course provides apprentices with a chance to compare fasteners and their uses, analyze fastener failures, and install mechanical fasteners.
423-713 Precision Measurements MMMP 0.5   This course develops apprentice skills in precision measurement. Types of measuring instruments will be compared and then measuring skills using tapes, steel rules, micrometers, calipers, indicators, and gauges will be developed.
Course #: 423-713
Title: Precision Measurements MMMP
Credits: 0.5
Prerequisites/Comments:   This course develops apprentice skills in precision measurement. Types of measuring instruments will be compared and then measuring skills using tapes, steel rules, micrometers, calipers, indicators, and gauges will be developed.
423-714 Rigging for MMMP Trades 1   Apprentices will compare types of rigging equipment and their uses; determine safe loads, rig and crib loads, and move a load with cranes and hoists in this course.
Course #: 423-714
Title: Rigging for MMMP Trades
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments:   Apprentices will compare types of rigging equipment and their uses; determine safe loads, rig and crib loads, and move a load with cranes and hoists in this course.
423-715 Welding for MMMP Trades 0.5   Course compares common welding processes and develops apprentice skills related to welding, cutting, heating and using oxy-gas. Welding with arc, MIG and TIG is included, along with common cutting and joining techniques.
Course #: 423-715
Title: Welding for MMMP Trades
Credits: 0.5
Prerequisites/Comments:   Course compares common welding processes and develops apprentice skills related to welding, cutting, heating and using oxy-gas. Welding with arc, MIG and TIG is included, along with common cutting and joining techniques.
423-716 Metallurgy for MMMP Trades 0.5   This course develops apprentice skills regarding metallurgical concepts. Apprentices will compare various metals and their applications, apply metallurgical techniques to work processes, test metals for hardness, and examine heat treating applications.
Course #: 423-716
Title: Metallurgy for MMMP Trades
Credits: 0.5
Prerequisites/Comments:   This course develops apprentice skills regarding metallurgical concepts. Apprentices will compare various metals and their applications, apply metallurgical techniques to work processes, test metals for hardness, and examine heat treating applications.
  Total Credits: 2.75  
Total Credits: 2.75

Third Semester
Course # Course Title Credits Prerequisites/Comments
423-717 Hydraulics for MMMP Trades 0.75   This course provides instruction to apprentices concerning many aspects of inspecting, servicing, and troubleshooting hydraulic systems and components. Apprentices will learn safety related issues and be taught proper safety procedures for working with hydraulic systems and components.
Course #: 423-717
Title: Hydraulics for MMMP Trades
Credits: 0.75
Prerequisites/Comments:   This course provides instruction to apprentices concerning many aspects of inspecting, servicing, and troubleshooting hydraulic systems and components. Apprentices will learn safety related issues and be taught proper safety procedures for working with hydraulic systems and components.
423-718 Pneumatics & Compressed Air 0.75   It provides instruction to apprentices concerning many aspects of inspecting, servicing, and troubleshooting pneumatic systems and components. Apprentices will learn safety related issues and be taught proper safety procedures for working with pneumatic systems and components.
Course #: 423-718
Title: Pneumatics & Compressed Air
Credits: 0.75
Prerequisites/Comments:   It provides instruction to apprentices concerning many aspects of inspecting, servicing, and troubleshooting pneumatic systems and components. Apprentices will learn safety related issues and be taught proper safety procedures for working with pneumatic systems and components.
423-719 Vacuum Systems for MMMP Trades 0.75   Course introduces principles of vacuum systems and interpreting vacuum system schematics. Apprentices will then develop skills related to installing, repairing, replacing and applying troubleshooting principles to vacuum systems and components. Course examines preventative maintenance techniques commonly used on the job.
Course #: 423-719
Title: Vacuum Systems for MMMP Trades
Credits: 0.75
Prerequisites/Comments:   Course introduces principles of vacuum systems and interpreting vacuum system schematics. Apprentices will then develop skills related to installing, repairing, replacing and applying troubleshooting principles to vacuum systems and components. Course examines preventative maintenance techniques commonly used on the job.
  Total Credits: 2.25  
Total Credits: 2.25

Fourth Semester
Course # Course Title Credits Prerequisites/Comments
423-720 Pipefitting & Valves for MMMP 0.75   Course introduces apprentices to pipe sizes, materials and schedules, examines fittings, tubing and valves, and develops skills related to layout, installation, and maintenance.
Course #: 423-720
Title: Pipefitting & Valves for MMMP
Credits: 0.75
Prerequisites/Comments:   Course introduces apprentices to pipe sizes, materials and schedules, examines fittings, tubing and valves, and develops skills related to layout, installation, and maintenance.
423-722 Packing, Seals, Gaskets MMMP 0.5   Apprentices will examine packing, seals, and gaskets and compare materials and applications. Then skills in layout, cutting, inspecting, removing, and installing these components will be developed.
Course #: 423-722
Title: Packing, Seals, Gaskets MMMP
Credits: 0.5
Prerequisites/Comments:   Apprentices will examine packing, seals, and gaskets and compare materials and applications. Then skills in layout, cutting, inspecting, removing, and installing these components will be developed.
423-723 Green Awareness for MMMP 0.25   Green Awareness for the MMMP Trades examines how green projects and sustainable manufacturing initiatives relate to energy efficiency, energy consumption, waste reduction, and changing work processes for the MMMP related trades. Priorities related to cost awareness, energy efficiency, predictive and preventative maintenance, new materials, bearing maintenance, and precision laser alignment are included in this course.
Course #: 423-723
Title: Green Awareness for MMMP
Credits: 0.25
Prerequisites/Comments:   Green Awareness for the MMMP Trades examines how green projects and sustainable manufacturing initiatives relate to energy efficiency, energy consumption, waste reduction, and changing work processes for the MMMP related trades. Priorities related to cost awareness, energy efficiency, predictive and preventative maintenance, new materials, bearing maintenance, and precision laser alignment are included in this course.
423-732 Pumps for the MMMP Trades 0.75   Course compares different coupling types and examines common misalignment problems. Apprentices will develop skills related to inspecting, troubleshooting, and preparing couplings for removal and installation, and also aligning and lubricating couplings.
Course #: 423-732
Title: Pumps for the MMMP Trades
Credits: 0.75
Prerequisites/Comments:   Course compares different coupling types and examines common misalignment problems. Apprentices will develop skills related to inspecting, troubleshooting, and preparing couplings for removal and installation, and also aligning and lubricating couplings.
  Total Credits: 2.25  
Total Credits: 2.25

Fifth Semester
Course # Course Title Credits Prerequisites/Comments
423-724 Preventive & Predictive Maintn 1   Course examines both preventative and predictive maintenance concepts as they apply to millwright work processes and machine maintenance. Apprentices will develop skills related to assessing machine conditions and faults based on both preventative and predictive maintenance.
Course #: 423-724
Title: Preventive & Predictive Maintn
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments:   Course examines both preventative and predictive maintenance concepts as they apply to millwright work processes and machine maintenance. Apprentices will develop skills related to assessing machine conditions and faults based on both preventative and predictive maintenance.
423-726 Green Awareness for MMMP 1   Green Awareness for the MMMP Trades examines how green projects and sustainable manufacturing initiatives relate to energy efficiency, energy consumption, waste reduction, and changing work processes for the MMMP related trades. Priorities related to cost awareness, energy efficiency, predictive and preventative maintenance, new materials, bearing maintenance, and precision laser alignment are included in this course. Each competency can stand alone and be added to existing modules in the paid related instruction program, or the course can be delivered in its entirety as a new module in the curriculum. Estimated hours shown with each competency are intended to guide educators and employers with planning, and may be modified to meet local needs. Course was formerly the C-17 module in related instruction for the MMMP apprenticeship programs.
Course #: 423-726
Title: Green Awareness for MMMP
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments:   Green Awareness for the MMMP Trades examines how green projects and sustainable manufacturing initiatives relate to energy efficiency, energy consumption, waste reduction, and changing work processes for the MMMP related trades. Priorities related to cost awareness, energy efficiency, predictive and preventative maintenance, new materials, bearing maintenance, and precision laser alignment are included in this course. Each competency can stand alone and be added to existing modules in the paid related instruction program, or the course can be delivered in its entirety as a new module in the curriculum. Estimated hours shown with each competency are intended to guide educators and employers with planning, and may be modified to meet local needs. Course was formerly the C-17 module in related instruction for the MMMP apprenticeship programs.
  Total Credits: 2  
Total Credits: 2

Sixth Semester
Course # Course Title Credits Prerequisites/Comments
423-730 Bearings for the MMMP Trades 0.75   Apprentices will examine bearing types and applications, and compare equipment bearings. Then learners will develop skills related to bearing inspection, selection, removal, mounting, lubrication and diagnosing bearing failures.
Course #: 423-730
Title: Bearings for the MMMP Trades
Credits: 0.75
Prerequisites/Comments:   Apprentices will examine bearing types and applications, and compare equipment bearings. Then learners will develop skills related to bearing inspection, selection, removal, mounting, lubrication and diagnosing bearing failures.
423-731 Couplings & Alignment for MMMP 1   Course compares different coupling types and examines common misalignment problems. Apprentices will develop skills related to inspecting, troubleshooting, and preparing couplings for removal and installation, and also aligning and lubricating couplings.
Course #: 423-731
Title: Couplings & Alignment for MMMP
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments:   Course compares different coupling types and examines common misalignment problems. Apprentices will develop skills related to inspecting, troubleshooting, and preparing couplings for removal and installation, and also aligning and lubricating couplings.
  Total Credits: 1.75  
Total Credits: 1.75

Seventh Semester
Course # Course Title Credits Prerequisites/Comments
423-733 Belts/Sheaves/Pulleys/Drives 0.75   Course compares different belt types and drive components. Apprentices will develop skills related to inspecting, troubleshooting, removing, selecting, and installing belt drive systems.
Course #: 423-733
Title: Belts/Sheaves/Pulleys/Drives
Credits: 0.75
Prerequisites/Comments:   Course compares different belt types and drive components. Apprentices will develop skills related to inspecting, troubleshooting, removing, selecting, and installing belt drive systems.
423-734 Gears/Gearboxes/Gear Assemblie 0.75   Course compares gear types and applications. Apprentices will develop skills inspecting gear assemblies, troubleshooting gear problems, removing gears and components, and reassembling gear drive systems.
Course #: 423-734
Title: Gears/Gearboxes/Gear Assemblie
Credits: 0.75
Prerequisites/Comments:   Course compares gear types and applications. Apprentices will develop skills inspecting gear assemblies, troubleshooting gear problems, removing gears and components, and reassembling gear drive systems.
423-735 Mechanical Power Transmission 0.75   Course examines drive transmission systems and their applications, including roller chains. Apprentices will develop skills inspecting power transmission systems and troubleshooting mechanical drive systems.
Course #: 423-735
Title: Mechanical Power Transmission
Credits: 0.75
Prerequisites/Comments:   Course examines drive transmission systems and their applications, including roller chains. Apprentices will develop skills inspecting power transmission systems and troubleshooting mechanical drive systems.
  Total Credits: 2.25  
Total Credits: 2.25

Eighth Semester
Course # Course Title Credits Prerequisites/Comments
423-736 Conveyors for MMMP Trades 0.25   Course examines chain belt, and other types of conveyors and related components.
Course #: 423-736
Title: Conveyors for MMMP Trades
Credits: 0.25
Prerequisites/Comments:   Course examines chain belt, and other types of conveyors and related components.
423-737 Equipm Installation for MMMP 0.75   Apprentices will layout equipment intallations, plan for moving equipment, and set and level equipment.
Course #: 423-737
Title: Equipm Installation for MMMP
Credits: 0.75
Prerequisites/Comments:   Apprentices will layout equipment intallations, plan for moving equipment, and set and level equipment.
423-738 Sheet Metal & Struc Steel Fab 0.75   Course compares types of sheet metal and tools used by the trade. Apprentices will develop skills related to fabricating sheet metal and structural steel and then erecting structural steel.
Course #: 423-738
Title: Sheet Metal & Struc Steel Fab
Credits: 0.75
Prerequisites/Comments:   Course compares types of sheet metal and tools used by the trade. Apprentices will develop skills related to fabricating sheet metal and structural steel and then erecting structural steel.
  Total Credits: 1.75  
Total Credits: 1.75

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Minimum Program Credits Required: 17

2.0 Minimum Program Cumulative GPA Required for Graduation
If a student does not enroll in any courses at CVTC for two or more consecutive semesters, the student will be required to reapply with Admissions. Students must abide by any changes in admission requirements and degree requirements.

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