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Technical Diploma

ElectroMechanical Maintenance Technician

Just the Facts

ElectroMechanical Maintenance Technician

28 Credit Technical Diploma

Program Length

One Year

Delivery Method

Face-to-Face

Career Cluster

Advanced Manufacturing

Program Location

Eau Claire

Start Months

August, January

Estimated Program Cost

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Term 1
$ 2,635
Term 2
$ 2,649
Books
$ 314
Estimated Total
$5,598

ElectroMechanical Maintenance Technician Overview

Enjoy working with electronics and figuring out how to make things work by taking them apart and putting them back together? CVTC’s ElectroMechanical Maintenance Technician program prepares individuals with a diverse skill set that is in high demand in modern manufacturing facilities. The program develops knowledge and skills in electrical and electronic circuits, AC and DC motors, industrial wiring and relay logic and fluid power applications.

After successful completion of the ElectroMechanical Maintenance Technician Technical Diploma, the student has the opportunity to apply these credits to the Automation Engineering Technology associate degree two-year program and enter the second year of Automation Engineering Technology located in the Manufacturing & Engineering Campus.

Skills you'll gain:

  • Basic electricity & electronics troubleshooting
  • Mechanical power systems installation, alignment & maintenance
  • Electrical control wiring (relay logic), installation & troubleshooting
  • Motor control & PLC (programmable logic controllers) wiring & installation
  • Pneumatic & hydraulic systems troubleshooting

Part of a career pathway, the ElectroMechanical Maintenance Technician technical diploma credits apply toward the Automation Engineering Technology associate degree if you choose to continue your education. Call us at 715-833-6300 to learn more.

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Career Opportunities

  • Maintenance Technician
  • Machine Maintenance

Graduate Employers

  • Waterous Co
  • Valley Craft
  • Custom Extrusion
  • Jack Links

Graduate Outcomes

CVTC graduates are ready for the workforce. Each year, we send our graduates the Graduate Follow-Up Survey asking several questions related to employment. Here are the program outcomes and job data.

$62K yearly salary

Our recent ElectroMechanical Maintenance Technician graduates reported an average starting salary of $62,365.

67% employed

67% of our recent ElectroMechanical Maintenance Technician graduates got a job in the industry.

83 regional jobs

There are 83 job openings in the CVTC district for the ElectroMechanical Maintenance Technician industry.

Transfer Credits to Other Institutions

Should you choose to continue your education after you leave CVTC, we have agreements in place with several institutions to ensure an easy transfer.

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Program Courses

These are a few of the courses you will take in this program. Courses and the recommended sequence change from year to year; once you are enrolled in a program at CVTC you will be given a recommended course sequence that outlines what courses you should take and the order in which to take them.

You may search for available courses. If you are ever unsure of what courses to take, talk to your academic advisor. If you are looking for course information for previous years, check out our past catalogs.

Here are a few of the courses you can take in the ElectroMechanical Maintenance Technician program.

Sample Courses

CNC Machining Processes

This course is designed to prepare the student for entry-level skills in setup, and operation of CNC milling machines. Students will develop and apply skills in setting and testing work and tool offsets, performing manual data input functions, and the running or proven CNC programs.

Basic Electronics: Reactive Components

DC and AC circuit analysis from an electromechanical perspective. Topics covered include Ohms Law, Watt’s Law, series and parallel circuits. Emphasis will be placed on troubleshooting and measurement of circuit parameters with capacitive and reactive components.

Related Fluid Power: Pneumatics

Overview of basic components, applications, and circuitry involved in pneumatics. Theoretical and lab experiences involving valves, cylinders, and conditioners; basic theory and circuitry.

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Career Pathways

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Student Learning Outcomes

A Student Learning Outcome refers to the specific skills, knowledge, or abilities that students are expected to demonstrate upon successful completion of an academic program or degree.

Students will:

  • Perform Work Safely
  • Apply basic troubleshooting process for electrical and mechanical systems and devices
  • Repair basic electrical and mechanical systems
  • Communicate technical information

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