Skilled Trades in Industrial Maintenance - AAS

Program Code:  AAS.60907

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

• Electrician
• 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.

These trades all involve ensuring that the manufacturing environment has access to all basic utilities: Power, water, wastewater, fuel, and air.

Industrial Electrician - Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service streetlights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems.

Plumber-Pipefitter - Assemble, install, alter, and repair pipelines or pipe systems that carry water, steam, air, or other liquids or gases. May install heating and cooling equipment and mechanical control systems. Includes sprinkler fitters.

Stationary Boiler Operator - Operate or maintain stationary engines, boilers, or other mechanical equipment to provide utilities for buildings or industrial processes. Operate equipment such as steam engines, generators, motors, turbines, and steam boilers.

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.
2. Successful completion of all courses listed in a specific customized training program (34-43 credits); Assistance in selecting electives is available from a Delta College Student Success Advisor, the Apprenticeship Office, or the Program Coordinator.
3. For apprentices, employer approval may be required.

EMPLOYERS: As you look to maintain or grow your skilled workforce, Delta College can help.  Based on our degree and Certificate programs, Delta College can provide employers the theoretical and academic courses necessary to create, update or customize the Related Technical Instruction (RTI) programs required as part of your Apprenticeship Programs. Or to up-grade the skills of your existing workforce.

The combination of related instruction and on-the-job experience is essential to provide a complete program to train skilled personnel for the trades. Most of our courses are primarily offered during the evening and the Apprenticeship Office can help you with the scheduling and registration of your apprentices. For more information, or for help designing and registering your Apprenticeship Program with the United States Department of Labor, please contact the Delta College Apprenticeship Office at apprenticeship@delta.edu or (989)686-9476.

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 Apprenticeship Office. All Related Technical Instruction is subject to change per agreement with the participating employer and Delta College.

Delta College does not issue a journeyperson’s card and does not provide nor imply placement into employment or an apprenticeship program. Placement in apprenticeship programs is at the discretion of employers. Completing courses at Delta College can improve the chances of getting an apprenticeship.