Just the Facts
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Mechanical Maintenance
- 10 Credit Technical Diploma
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Program Length
- Less Than One Year
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Delivery Method
- Face-to-Face
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Career Cluster
- Advanced Manufacturing
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Program Location
- Eau Claire, Menomonie, Neillsville
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Start Months
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August, October, January, March, June
Neillsville: October and March Starts Only
- Estimated Total
- $1,973
Mechanical Maintenance Overview
Learn the basics of hydraulics, pneumatics, industrial mechanics, and the core manufacturing skills in this one-semester technical diploma. The diploma also helps students develop precision measurement and applied math skills needed in the industry.
Part of a career pathway, the Mechanical Mechanic technical diploma credits apply toward the Mechatronics Specialist 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
- Field Service Technician
- Facilities Maintenance Technician
Graduate Employers
- Riverside Machine and Engineering
- Ashley Furniture
- Nestle
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.
$52K* yearly salary
Mechanical Maintenance professionals make an average starting salary of $52,222.
85% continuing their education
85% of recent Mechanical Maintenance graduates have continued their education beyond this degree.
215 regional jobs
There are 215 job openings in the CVTC district for the Mechanical Maintenance industry.
* This wage is not specific to CVTC graduates. Wage estimates are based on entry-level positions and are gathered from Lightcast which is an economic modeling software that blends historical and projected industry and occupation trends within CVTC's 11-county district. Wage estimates are based on Occupational Employment Statistics and the American Community Survey. ↩
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.
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 Mechanical Maintenance program.
Sample Courses
Basic Pneumatics
This course exposes the student to the theories and basic components of pneumatics. Basic component construction and operation is explored. The theory of function is supplemented by hands on disassembly and assembly of actual industrial components. The course is presented in the individual study mode to allow the students flexibility in scheduling their time.
Mechanical Concepts
This course is designed to give the student a basic understanding of the mechanical concepts that are found on industrial equipment. Since all industrial machinery is equipped with some type of mechanical drive, a firm understanding of these drives is necessary for the industrial mechanic. Cleanliness and safe working habits will also be emphasized.
Manufacturing Prints & Networks
This course prepares students to create and interpret technical documents. Identifying symbols in electrical, networking/Internet of Things (IoT), piping, hydraulic, pneumatic, HVAC and sketching diagrams is addressed. Students create job related written documents (such as work orders and resumes) to meet the needs of the industry.
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Career Pathways
Career Pathways are a clear, manageable way to access education that provides employer-recognized, stackable credentials tied to specific jobs, education, and career progression. Career Pathways are beneficial to high school students and teachers, parents, adult students, and employers.
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Student Testimonial
I applied for a "Weekend Warehouse Work" job. They saw I was attending CVTC that semester for Maintenance and interviewed and offered me a job for that position. Allowed me to work strictly weekends while in school and gave me a raise upon graduation. Thank you CVTC for all that you do!
Michael
Mechanical Maintenance Graduate
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:
- Demonstrate safe work procedures
- Test industrial equipment and systems
- Maintain fluid power equipment
- Use technical information
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Admission Requirements
Each program requires specific requirements a student must meet to be considered for admissions to this program.
Advising Tips
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