Electrical maintenance is a specialty of industrial technology. Most production lines and machinery in a factory run on electricity. Keeping these systems working is the job of electrical maintenance.

What does an electrical maintenance technician do?

An electrical maintenance technician installs, inspects, repairs and maintains commercial and industrial machinery. Electrical maintenance training courses teach you about industrial electricity principles and electrical wiring. This knowledge helps you troubleshoot problems. You also earn electrical maintenance certification.

In your work, you may use programmable logic controllers, automation and internet-connected devices.

Earn a career certificate in electrical maintenance technology at College of Lake County. The training program takes four months to complete. It prepares you for an entry level technician role.

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Why study electrical maintenance at College of Lake County?

Here are six reasons to earn your certificate at College of Lake County (CLC):

1. You have options. Earn a single career certificate to start or advance your career. Or stack certificates to get an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in industrial technology.
2. You get certified. Earn certifications from the Smart Automation Certification Alliance (SACA). This makes your credentials attractive to employers and helps you get a job sooner.
3. You gain real-world experience. Leading manufacturers in northern Illinois offer paid internships and apprenticeships to CLC students. Learn hands on while earning money and connecting with future employers.
4. You get personal feedback. The class sizes at CLC are small. Instructors know you by name and help you achieve success. They are experts who have worked in manufacturing. They teach practical skills you can apply with confidence in the workplace.
5. You learn in a high-tech environment. Attend classes at the Advanced Technology Center (ATC) in Gurnee. Explore the ATC. The 170,000-square-foot center houses
   • a state-of-the-art industrial technology lab
   • the largest welding and fabrication lab in Illinois
6. You save money. CLC provides a quality education at an affordable price. We help you attend college debt-free through
   • Federal financial aid—attend a free FAFSA workshop
   • Scholarships like the Community Project Advanced Technologies Scholarship
   • Jobs for students on campus

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Learn more:

• Become an apprentice
• Financial aid
• Is manufacturing a good career?

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