Interested in working as an electrician, welder or manufacture in an industrial, manufacturing, utility, telecommunications or transportation setting? Sandburg's basic industrial maintenance certificate will give you the knowledge you need to accomplish that goal.
This certificate can also lead you to other career pathways at Sandburg, including:
Careers in industrial maintenance
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.
Learn more about these jobs, salaries and more:
Industrial engineering technicians
COURSE INFO
Class formats
Sandburg offers courses in a variety of formats to best fit your needs. Regardless of the format, make sure you have access to a reliable computer with high-speed internet. All courses use online resources and require you to access course information through mySandburg. The Galesburg and Carthage campuses have open computer labs for your use as a student.
Sample course schedule
The program's courses are face-to-face and blended formats. This sample class schedule is subject to change.
Fall semester — 16 weeks
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8-8:50 a.m. |
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ELT 100 |
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ELT 100 |
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1-1:50 p.m. |
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MTL 101 |
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MLT 101 |
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2:30-3:45 p.m. |
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MAT 101 |
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3:50-4:40 p.m. |
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MFG 100 |
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MFG 100 |
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Online |
MFG 130, MTL 103 |
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View sample cost estimate for this course.
Financial aid, grants & scholarships
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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. Learn more, and complete this form to determine your eligibility.
Career and technical programs/courses follow our equal opportunity & non-discrimination statement. For more information, email the Title IX coordinator, or call 309.341.5258 or the ADA/504 coordinator at 309.341.5262.
Admission requirements
This program is an open-enrollment program, meaning there isn't any criteria students must meet to be admitted.
Learn more about getting started.