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Skilled Trades in Industrial Maintenance - AAS


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Program Code:  AAS.60907

This program generally prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills in industrial maintenance. Which includes these tracks;

  • Electrician
  • Pipefitter
  • Plumber-Pipefitter
  • Stationary Boiler

May include instruction in electrical and power transmission installation; AC and DC circuits; industrial electrical codes and standards; blueprint reading; hydraulics and pneumatics; refrigeration and air-conditioning; and other related applications.

As an apprentice, you may apply your related training towards an Associate in Applied Science Degree or an Advanced Certificate. In addition to the degree requirements listed below, the following requirements must also be met: 1) Successful completion of the appropriate supportive study elective courses. Supportive electives are courses taken to fit your individual needs. Prior academic course work may be acceptable. Selecting courses for track options must be customized with the Skilled Trades Manager for employer's approval. 2) Successful completion of all courses listed in a specific customized training program (33-39 credits); Assistance in selecting electives is available from a Delta College Student Success Advisor familiar with technical career programs; 3) A journeyman card or equivalent trade experience.

Delta College offers required Trade Related Instruction Programs for apprentices and up-graders in the industrial maintenance trades, machine repair and mechanics trades, and precision production trades from the tri-county and surrounding areas. Trade Related Instruction Programs are designed with the cooperation of industry and provide the instruction to strengthen the theoretical knowledge in each trade area. The combination of related instruction and on-the-job experience is essential in order to provide a complete program to train skilled personnel for the trades. Courses are primarily offered during the evening. The scheduling and registration for courses is the responsibility of the Skilled Trades Department; therefore, any inquiry about a particular class should be made directly to them by phoning the Skilled Trades Manager (989) 686-9476 or email skilledtrades@delta.edu.

Since many company apprenticeships programs are registered with the US Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, it is imperative that the registration of these courses be coordinated by the participating company apprenticeship coordinator and the Delta College Skilled Trades Department. All Trade Related Instruction is subject to change per agreement with the participating employer and Delta College. Delta College does not issue a journeyperson's card.

Track One - Electrician


Fall First Year:


Total Semester Credits: 12


Winter First Year:


Total Semester Credits: 12


Spring First Year:


Total Semester Credits: 5


Total Semester Credits:10


Total Semester Credits:9


Total Semester Credits: 4


Total Semester Credits: 5


Total Semester Credits: 7


Total Credits: 64


Track Two - Pipefitter


Total Semester Credits: 13


Total Semester Credits: 13


Spring First Year:


Total Semester Credits: 9


Fall Second Year:


Total Semester Credits: 13


Winter Second Year:


Total Semester Credits: 14


Total Credits: 62


Track Three: Plumber - Pipefitter


Total Semester Credits: 16


Total Semester Credits: 13


Total Semester Credits: 6


Fall Second Year:


Total Semester Credits: 14


Winter Second Year:


Total Semester Credits: 13


Total Credits: 62


Track Four: Stationary Boiler Engineering


Total Semester Credits: 14


Total Semester Credits: 13


Spring First Year:


Total Semester Credits: 9


Fall Second Year:


Total Semester Credits: 12


Winter Second Year:


Total Semester Credits: 15


Total Credits: 63


Notations


  1. Successfully complete six credits in content-area writing courses. Students with previously earned degrees from regionally accredited colleges and universities are exempt from this policy.
  2. The total credits required for electives will vary based on overall track credits. The total number of credits required for the degree must be at least 62.
  3. Suggested electives include: any ECN, MGT, MIT, MT, or PSY course
  4. Upon graduation from this program your transcript and diploma will be labeled with the program title, and will not list your specific track information.

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