Manufacturing & Marine
Pending professional review: this program and its curriculum has not yet been verified by a licensed engineer or certified journey-level tradesperson. Study draft only.
Industrial Maintenance
12 mo full-time · 1800 clock hours. VT-BUILD-V1 #9754 (2026-09-28): courses, lessons and assessments written for the trade by the build hub; draft pending review.
Core curriculum
Workplace safety, hazard recognition, lockout/tagout, and PPEtrade mathematics and measurementtechnical reading, writing, and career skillsmechanical drives including belts, chains, and gear systemsbearing types, selection, installation, and maintenancepump operation, troubleshooting, and repairelectrical fundamentals, wiring, and motor controlsprogrammable logic controller (PLC) basics and ladder logicpredictive and preventive maintenance techniques including vibration analysis and lubricationhands-on capstone project integrating program skillsexternship and worksite placement in manufacturing or marine industrial settingspreparation for NCCER Industrial Maintenance and MSSC Certified Production Technician certification exams
Course & assessment plan
10 courses · 1,800 clock hours · tuition $20,870 COMPLIMENTARY (exam and licensing fees separate; see tuition). Universal core → one competency course per curriculum area → capstone → externship/clinical → exam prep. Open the full plan with every assessment.
Certification & licensure
| Credential | Type | Issuing body |
|---|---|---|
| MSSC CPT | Industry certification | Manufacturing Skill Standards Council |
| NCCER Industrial Maintenance | Industry certification | National Center for Construction Education and Research |
Universal core (all programs)
| Module | Hours |
|---|---|
| Workplace safety (OSHA 10) | 10 |
| First aid / CPR / AED | 8 |
| Applied math & measurement | 40 |
| Technical reading & writing | 30 |
| Digital literacy (IC3/MOS) | 30 |
| Career readiness (NCCER Core / WorkKeys) | 30 |
Stackable pathways
Mechanical Systems: Appliance Repair → HVAC/R → Plumbing & Pipefitting → Industrial Maintenance
Precision Manufacturing: Drafting / CAD / BIM → CNC Machining → Robotics / Mechatronics → Industrial Maintenance
