Certificate of Achievement in Industrial Maintenance

The Industrial Maintenance Program prepares a student for an exciting entry-level career as an industrial mechanic in manufacturing, mining, construction, and the service industry. The student receives technical training in mechanical operations, fluid power, machine tool operation, preventive/ predictive maintenance, electrical theory, welding processes, pumps, rigging, pipe fitting and shaft alignment.

Upon successful completion of the Industrial Maintenance Program the student will possess the skills necessary to be able to diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, fluid and air handling systems found in most industrial, agricultural, mining, construction, and service industries. A graduate can work in all locations that use machinery to produce a product or service including steel mills, paper mills, mining operations, gravel quarries, universities, schools, textile mills, food processing plants, automotive plants, shipyards, power plants, hospitals, aerospace industry, and office buildings/complexes.

Completion of the certificate program gives you the option of moving on to the Associate of Applied Science degree in Industrial Maintenance.

Steps to Apply

1. GBC Application for Admission. Must be completed to receive GBC Student ID number.
2. GBC CTE/MTC Scholarship Application page. Application deadline for the MTC Scholarship is March 15.

Battle Mountain: (775) 635-2318
Ely: (775) 289-3589
Pahrump Valley & Tonopah: (775) 727-2000
Winnemucca: (775) 623-4824

See also these Web Links

• GBC also offers an AAS in Industrial Maintenance
• The MTC Scholarship may help finance this program for you
• Like us on Facebook
• Job Opportunities
• Industrial Maintenance Program Information Video

For More Information Contact

Thomas Bruns
Phone: 775-340-4758
Email: thomas.bruns@gbcnv.edu

Norm Whittaker
Phone: 775-327-2277
Email: norm.whittaker@gbcnv.edu

Melanie Straight
Phone: 775-327-2289
Email: melanie.straight@gbcnv.edu

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Why Great Basin College

Great Basin College offers associate and baccalaureate level education in academic, career and technical fields. Welcoming students from all corners of the country, both online and at our various campuses and centers, GBC's presence extends across two time zones and spans more than 86,000 square miles throughout Nevada. A leader in rural higher education, GBC takes pride in developing students who are well-prepared to meet the demands of industry and who contribute to the success and prosperity of the local economy.