Basic Industrial Maintenance Certificate
The Basic Industrial Maintenance Certificate provides generalized knowledge of electrical, welding, manufacturing and industrial processes. Program graduates gain the knowledge and skills to be general maintenance workers in a variety of industrial, manufacturing, utilities, telecommunications and transportation settings.
PATHWAYS TO OTHER PROGRAMS
Advanced Industrial Maintenance
Admission requirements
The Basic Industrial Maintenance Certificate is an open-enrollment program — meaning there is no criteria students must meet to be admitted. Students who are interested in enrolling in this program should complete our steps to enroll, which includes completing the free application for admission.
We encourage all prospective students to visit campus. We have several Explore Sandburg open houses throughout the year, or you can schedule a campus visit at your convenience.
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For additional information, contact:
Welcome Center
309.345.3500
welcomecenter@sandburg.edu
Employment
The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates industrial machinery mechanics, machinery maintenance workers and millwrights will see an employment growth of 5% from now to 2028. The increase in advanced machinery and automation, including the use of many computer-controlled machines, will require more trained mechanics and millwrights. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2020).
Potential careers
Industrial engineering technicians
GRADUATES FROM THIS PROGRAM PURSUE CAREERS IN FIELDS SUCH AS:
Sample course schedule for the Basic Industrial Maintenance Certificate program
View the sample Schedule for the Basic Industrial Maintenance Certificate
Program format
This program's courses are offered in face-to-face and blended formats. Blended formats include both in-person and online instruction.
Class formats
Sandburg offers courses in a variety of formats to best fit the needs of our students. To determine the formats for specific courses, please refer to our course schedule.
Regardless of the course format, you should have access to a reliable computer with broadband (high-speed) internet. All courses use online resources and require students to access course information through mySandburg. Accessing courses through a phone is discouraged. Both campuses have open computer labs for student use.
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR THE BASIC INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Basic Industrial Maintenance Certificate cost sheet
FINANCIAL AID
To apply for financial aid, visit our financial aid page for more information.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) helps job seekers access employment, education, training and support services to succeed in the labor market and to match employers with the skilled workers they need to compete in the global economy. Contact the local office to see if you qualify for financial support.
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SCHOLARSHIPS
Thanks to our generous donors, the Carl Sandburg College Foundation is able to award more than $100,000 each year in scholarship dollars to Sandburg students. High school, adult learners, and returning students — everyone is eligible to apply between October 1 and March 15 for the upcoming year.
Meet the instructors
Ian Milligan
Welding & Industrial Process Professions Instructor
Lonnie Miller
Adjunct & GAVC Dual Credit Instructor
Department of Career and Technical Education
2400 Tom L Wilson Blvd.
Galesburg, IL 61401
309.341.5274
Basic Industrial Manufacturing Maintenance Certificate program goals
Please reference the Carl Sandburg College Academic Catalog for additional information.