The Industrial Maintenance Mechanic (IMM) program at Polytech Adult Education provides the related instruction required to complete a State of Delaware Registered Apprenticeship. Upon completion of this program and the required on-the-job training requirement, graduates are eligible to earn their Journeyperson credential through the Delaware Department of Labor. Non-apprentice students may also complete the program as a certificate program.
Wilmington University’s STEP PathTM is the Smart Transfer Enrollment Program to gain or complete a degree, no matter where you start with your apprenticeship. This unique pathway for journey people maximizes success and minimizes both the cost and time to degree completion.
An apprenticeship program works as a perfect stackable credential toward furthering your education. Journeypeople who complete a Department of Labor-registered apprenticeship and choose WilmU’s STEP PathTM can earn up to 42 academic credits* toward a WilmU degree program, including WilmU’s B.S. in Applied Business.
This course covers the operation of, theory, design, troubleshooting and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including pumps or compressors, piping, conditioning, controls and operators. This course satisfies requirements toward the State of Delaware IMM Apprenticeship Related Training.
Learn More About Hydraulics and PneumaticsThis course provides an overview of industrial electrical systems with an emphasis on motor controls, control systems, and electrical safety. Topics include basic electricity, Ohm’s Law, circuit analysis, ladder logic, motors, motor starters, start/stop stations, automatic controls, and NFPA 70E. Students are provided with the opportunity to safely test and energize 480/277 v. circuits. The course is intended as a first step for employers seeking to electrically-qualify Industrial Maintenance Mechanics and, as such, an employer partnership agreement is required prior to enrollment. This course satisfies requirements toward the State of Delaware IMM Apprenticeship Related Training.
Learn More About Industrial Electricity & Electrical SafetyThe Intro to PLCs course covers the installation, programming, troubleshooting and repair of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). This course covers PLC ladder logic theory and programming, input and output devices and wiring, design and function of PLCs and use of PLCs to control time, sequence and count functions. This course satisfies a portion of the State of Delaware Apprenticeship Related Training requirement.
Learn More About Introduction to PLCsThis course provides participants with an overview of the theory, design, troubleshooting, repair and overhaul of mechanical equipment and components. This course satisfies requirements toward the State of Delaware IMM Apprenticeship Related Training.
Learn More About Mechanics & EquipmentThis course provides an overview of industrial piping, pipefitting, and an introduction to basic machining practices. Topics covered include piping selection, fittings, measurement, installation and repair of air, water, steam and process piping and valves. Students will be provided with the opportunity to perform basic set up and operation of machining tools and equipment. This course satisfies requirements toward the State of Delaware IMM Apprenticeship Related Training.
Learn More About Piping Systems & Machining FundamentalsThe beginning welder will learn the fundamentals of electric arc welding and oxyacetylene cutting and welding. Extensive hands-on practice is required in this course.
Learn More About Basic WeldingThis course provides the fundamental skills and competencies required to be a maintenance technician. Topics covered include safety, shop/technical math, measurement, tools and test equipment, blueprints, drawings and schematics, basic machines and systems, and maintenance data systems. Completion of this course or equivalent experience is required for enrollment in the Automotive, Diesel, Industrial Maintenance, Heavy Equipment, and Industrial Machine Systems apprenticeship programs.
Learn More About Maintenance FundamentalsThe Introduction to Mechanics, while not necessarily always first in sequence, is the foundational course in the IMM program. Topics covered include safety procedures, job related mathematics, work order scheduling, blueprint reading, sketching, hand and power tools, rigging techniques and general shop procedures. This course satisfies requirements toward the State of Delaware IMM Apprenticeship Related Training.
Learn More About Introduction to MechanicsOur information sessions are the best way to learn more about our programs. We encourage you to register for free and take the opportunity to speak with our program team. If you have questions or need additional information before you register for orientation, please submit an interest form.
POLYTECH Adult Education provides innovative learning opportunities at an affordable price and in an environment that is conducive to adult learners. Polytech Adult Education is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individual’s with disabilities. [TTY Relay Service, Dial 711 or 1.800.232.5460 (English) and 1.877.335.7595 (Spanish)]