Maintenance Technician 1
Degree Type
12-credit Technical Certificate
Program Code
40-462-CA
Time to Degree
Less than 1 year
Start Date
August / January
How You'll Learn
On Campus
Daytime
Learn to maintain machines and keep the shop operating smoothly with maintenance fundamentals including electricity, stressing units, series and parallel circuits, magnetism, inductance, capacitance, generators, motors and basic AC circuits.
How To Apply
- Apply online and pay the $30 application fee.
- Submit a copy of one of the following to demonstrate your math skills:
- High school GPA of 2.60 or above. Transcript must include completed coursework through the 11th grade.*
- ACT, ACCUPLACER® or GED - 2014 Series (165 or higher).*
- Prior college coursework may meet this requirement in whole or in part. Courses must be in the specific area(s), and you must have earned a grade of C or better (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) in the courses.*
- If none of the above apply, sign up for the ACCUPLACER® placement test.
*Unofficial copies of these documents can be sent to admissions@wctc.edu.
Questions on the application process? Visit the Admissions page or contact an enrollment counselor.
Program Details
Contact Us
Questions? We'd love to help! Connect with our Enrollment team by filling out our online form or by email at enroll@wctc.edu.
High School Eligibility
This program is open to qualified high school applicants. Learn more >
Financial Aid
This certificate does not qualify for financial aid. To qualify for most federal financial aid, a student must be enrolled in a technical diploma or associate degree program.
What Makes This Program Unique
- Prepare for entry-level opportunities in various industrial maintenance-related career paths.
- Get training in industrial electricity, safety, blueprint reading, math and mechanical power transmission.
- Develop skills in WCTC’s state-of-the-art Terry Lutz Integrated Manufacturing Center.
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