Industrial Maintenance Support Mechanic
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
The industrial maintenance support mechanic demonstrates good safety practices, high quality standards, and basic mechanical and mathematical skills. A support mechanic isolates, blinds, cleans, and assists with working on industrial equipment, including testing and leak detection.
Duration
Not specified
Credits
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Cost
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Format
Hybrid
What You'll Learn
AI-generatedKey competencies developed through this program
- MindsetCommit to workplace safety practices when performing maintenance support tasks on industrial equipment.Developing
- Hands-onPerform isolation and blinding procedures on industrial equipment following lockout/tagout protocols under supervision.Developing
- Hands-onExecute cleaning procedures for industrial equipment using appropriate cleaning agents and tools in preparation for maintenance work.Developing
- Hands-onOperate leak detection equipment to identify equipment failures in industrial maintenance settings.Developing
- Hands-onPerform testing procedures on industrial equipment using standard diagnostic tools and protocols with guidance.Developing
- KnowledgeApply basic mechanical principles to support maintenance operations when assisting skilled mechanics with equipment repairs and servicing.Developing
- KnowledgeCompute measurements and calculations required for maintenance tasks using mathematical skills to support equipment setup and maintenance.Developing
- MindsetAccept responsibility for maintaining quality standards in all industrial maintenance support activities and documentation.Developing
- Hands-onHandle industrial maintenance tools and equipment safely and effectively to assist with maintenance operations.Developing
- KnowledgeIdentify potential equipment hazards and failure indicators during routine inspections and maintenance support activities.Emerging
Skills developed through this program
- Apply basic safety practices to protect workers during industrial maintenance support operations
- Apply construction math and craft-related mathematics to support maintenance calculations and measurements
- Apply basic rigging and hand rigging techniques to safely move and position materials and components
- Select and use tools of the trade for industrial maintenance support applications
- Select and apply gaskets and packing for sealing industrial equipment and connections
- Read and interpret construction drawings to support maintenance and installation activities
Occupations this program prepares you for
Detailed information about this program
Focus Statement The industrial maintenance support mechanic demonstrates good safety practices, high quality standards, and basic mechanical and mathematical skills. A support mechanic isolates, blinds, cleans, and assists with working on industrial equipment, including testing and leak detection. Overview l Two-hour closed-book examination l May use a basic function, non-printing calculator l No extra papers, books, notes or study materials are allowed Minimum passing score is 65.
What you need to earn this credential
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