Rowan College of South Jersey is crafting the best skills to meet the industry demands for qualified Industrial Maintenance Technicians. With our Industrial Maintenance Technician program, we train and certify our students to a level of competency in line with industrial maintenance industry standards. Our Industrial Maintenance Technician program provides students with the required foundation to craft a future as an Industrial Maintenance Technician.
What can you expect from RCSJ's Industrial Maintenance Technician program?
- Hands-on experience
- Industry Expert faculty
- Industry Certifications
- Connections to Employers
Industrial Maintenance Technician Program 2024-2025
IMT Schedule 24_25.pdf
Course Title: IMT Maintenance Operations and Shop Basics
Dates: 10/15/24-11/25/24 (no class 10/16, 11/6-11/7, 11/13)
Times: Mon-Thurs, 5:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m.
Students will learn to perform machine maintenance procedures, preventative maintenance and predictive maintenance, selecting and safety using of proper hand tools for a task; moving, handling, and storming
materials and equipment; and selecting systems troubleshooting methods. Students will also learn fundamental machine shop safety, math, and measurement. Upon completion, students will sit for the NIMS Machine Maintenance credential and OSHA 10 credential (11/26/2024).
Course Title: IMT Basic Hydraulics
Dates: 12/2/24- 2/4/25 (no class 12/23-1/2, 1/20, 1/22, 1/29)
Times: Mon-Thurs, 5:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m.
In Basic Hydraulic Systems students will learn to adhere to fluid power systems safety rules; interpret basic fluid power schematics; start up and shut down a hydraulic system and adjust system pressure; adjust hydraulic actuator speed using a flow control valve; service hydraulic fluid and a hydraulic filter; install hydraulic conductors and install and test components in a basic hydraulic circuit; and troubleshoot a basic hydraulic circuit. Upon completion, students will sit for the NIMS Basic Hydraulic Systems credential (2/5/2025).
Course Title: IMT Basic Pneumatics
Dates: 2/10/25-3/12/25 (no class 2/17)Times: Mon-Thurs, 5:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m.
In Basic Pneumatic Systems students will adhere to fluid power systems safety rules; adjust pneumatic system branch operating pressure using a regulator and pneumatic actuator speed using a flow control valve; service a
pneumatic filter and pneumatic lubricator; install pneumatic conductors; start up and shut down a reciprocating air compressor and adjust operating pressure; and install and test components in pneumatic circuits. Upon completion, students will sit for the NIMS Basic Pneumatic Systems credential (3/13/25).
Course Title: IMT Electrical Systems
Dates: 3/17/25- 5/27/25 (no class 4/17-25, 5/26)
Times: Mon-Thurs, 5:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m.
In Electrical Systems students will adhere to electrical power and control systems safety rules; interpret electrical control and power schematics; adjust limit switches and electronic sensors; measure voltage, current, and resistance in an electrical circuit; select, install, and test fuses and circuit breakers; install and test AC and DC electric motors, electrical relay control components and circuits, and electro-fluid power components and circuts; test and repair a machines electrical ground; troubleshoot an electrical motor relay control circut replace electrical control wiring using terminal and solder attachments; and test and replace transformers. Upon completion, students will sit for the NIMS Electrical Systems credential (5/28/25).
Industrial Maintenance Technicians:
- Read manuals to understand equipment and controls
- Disassemble machinery and equipment when it needs maintenance or repair
- Perform tests and operate machinery to ensure it functions properly
- Adjust and calibrate equipment and machinery to optimal specifications
Financing
The Industrial Maintenance Technician Program does not qualify for Financial Aid, but financing for the Industrial Maintenance Technician program may be done through grants, private loans, and payment plans. Contact the RCSJ CTE Office at 856-776-2372 or [email protected] to find out more.
