Plant Engineering Mechanic, Certificate

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Next Re-Certification Date: 3/24/2027

Program Description

This 32 credit hour program integrates short, stackable certificates into a medium size certificate aligned with the postsecondary educational needs of manufacturing and transportation and logistics employers. The certificate introduces topics covering the installation, configuration, and maintenance of automated handling equipment. Core program courses include electricity, industrial controls, PLCs, mechanical systems, machinery moving and set-up, fluid power and arc/gas welding.

Established in 2020

CIP: 47-0303 Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology.

Training Program Type

Vocational

Local Information

What portion of the total program cost (question 11), is for books and fees?600
SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in34038

Provider Information

Moraine Valley Community College

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Program Contact Info

9000 W. College Parkway
Palos Hills, IL 60465
(708) 974-5735

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Quality Assurance

  • North Central Association
  • Illinois Community College Board

Education Information

Community College Certificate of Completion

48 Weeks ( 736.00 Hours / 32.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$4,620.00
Books$2,060.00
Fees$1,211.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$250.00
Total Cost$8,141.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
  • Institutional Scholarships

Application Procedure

The standard Moraine Valley Community College application process applies. Students meet with an academic advisor to evaluate any transfer eligible credits and create an academic plan. Accuplacer testing may be required. Tuition charged based on in-district rates. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes
  • Online/E-Learning Instruction
  • Open Entry/Exit

Performance Data

Program: Plant Engineering Mechanic, Certificate

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Next Re-Certification Date: 3/24/2027

Program Description

This 32 credit hour program integrates short, stackable certificates into a medium size certificate aligned with the postsecondary educational needs of manufacturing and transportation and logistics employers. The certificate introduces topics covering the installation, configuration, and maintenance of automated handling equipment. Core program courses include electricity, industrial controls, PLCs, mechanical systems, machinery moving and set-up, fluid power and arc/gas welding.

Established in 2020

CIP: 47-0303 Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology.

Local Information

What portion of the total program cost (question 11), is for books and fees?600
SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in34038

Provider Information

Moraine Valley Community College

View WIOA-approved programs

Visit provider website

Program Contact Info

9000 W. College Parkway
Palos Hills, IL 60465
(708) 974-5735

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Quality Assurance

  • North Central Association
  • Illinois Community College Board

Education Information

Community College Certificate of Completion

48 Weeks ( 736.00 Hours / 32.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$4,620.00
Books$2,060.00
Fees$1,211.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$250.00
Total Cost$8,141.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
  • Institutional Scholarships

Application Procedure

The standard Moraine Valley Community College application process applies. Students meet with an academic advisor to evaluate any transfer eligible credits and create an academic plan. Accuplacer testing may be required. Tuition charged based on in-district rates. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes
  • Online/E-Learning Instruction
  • Open Entry/Exit