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Industrial Maintenance Technician Training Program

This program was created to meet the need for
Electrical/Mechanical Maintenance Technicians
and awards a certificate from Vermont Technical college.

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The Program contains instruction in:
Applied Math
Fall Term
Problem solving, fractions, decimals, percents, measurement, applied algebra.
Basic Industrial Electricity
Fall Term

Ohm;s Law, UGLYS, symbology, meters, power devices, lock out/tag out, circuits, 3 phase wiring, relays, resistors, wire types, fuses, overload protection, GFI/AFI protections, transformers, relays, VFDs

Print and Schematic Reading
Fall Term
Symbols and line diagrams, symbology, identifying devices, components, function, labeling, layout.
Computer Skills
Fall Term
Windows operating system, file management, Microsoft Excel (speadsheets, worksheets), Microsoft Outlook (task management)
Motor Controls
Winter/Spring Term
Electrical motor controls, switches and sensors, programmable controllers, motor starters, power supplies
Welding Technology for Manufacturing
Winter/Spring Term
MIG, TIG, AD/DC, Stick and Oxy-Acetylene welding, torches and plasma cutting
Intermediate/Advanced Industrial Electricity
Winter/Spring Term
Focus is on troubleshooting electrical systems, power supply and machine functions. Class takes place in the classroom and lab as well as in manufacturing facilities.
Mechanical Technology
Winter/Spring Term
Machine tools, measuring instruments, devices, gears, bearings, chains, belts, coupling, pumps, hydraulics, motors, sensors, instrumentation, control systems
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Winter/Spring Term
Problem identification, root cause analysis, mechanical/electrical problems, use of system prints/schematics, error messages, documentation, reporting, preventative maintenance, additional resources.
Fundamentals of PLC-Programmable Logic Controllers
Winter/Spring Term
Intro to PLCs, process controls, components, function, flow of info, software, transfer, monitor and run projects, simple ladder logic, communication, addresses, instructions.
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Classes meet once weekly for 42 weeks over 2 Terms from September 2011 to June 2012.
On Mondays , 8:30 to 11:30 AM or 4:30 to 7:30 PM

Fall Semester begins September 13, Mondays from 8:30 11:30 AM or from 4:30 to 7:30 PM
Winter Spring Semester begins January 23, 2012, Mondays from 8:30 to 11:30 or from 4:30 to 7:30 PM

The Vermont Training Program provides funding to cover part of the tuition.
Cost $800 per semester + texts and Vermont Training Program Grant.

Instructors, Larry Fadden, Harold Smith, Dave Albright, and maintenance personnel
from local manufacturing facilities.
*Additional Charge for Allen Bradley Technical Taining Programs in
Fundamentals of PLC and Maintenance & Technology

Falls Programs: Applied Math, Basic Industrial Electricity, Print and Schematics Reading, Computer Skills.

Winter/Spring Programs: Industrial Welding Intermediate/Advanced Industrial Electricity, Motor Controls, Maintenance & Troubleshooting, Mechanical Technology, Fundamentals of PLC- This is an add on module at extra cost

Some of these Classes Will Be Held at the Swanton Training Center
To register for this program click here Registration Form