Because many individuals are simply looking to add to or expand on their occupational skills sets, or complete an organized curriculum in a relatively short period of time, Marion Technical College offers Certificate Programs to satisfy certain short-term training needs.

Certificate options are created by identifying core ‘‘needs’’ in the local workforce and offering concentrated curriculum blocks to accommodate the schedules of working adults.

Typically, a certificate program at MTC can be completed in one year (three quarters of full-time study), and many of the courses will apply toward later associate degree work to the extent that they are required in a specific program or as appropriate elective courses.

The Industrial Maintenance certificate prepares graduates to work as part of a maintenance team in an industrial setting. Coursework focuses on troubleshooting problems in electrical and control systems and affecting timely repairs.

In the U.S., more than 1.6 million individuals are employed in the industrial maintenance field. Certificate-level training will prepare graduates for entering or advancing many of these areas.

Industry-wide, this field is projecting a cumulative national increase in the number of jobs of between 3 percent and 9 percent through the year 2010. Ohio’s projections are right in line with national trends with a projected increase of approximately 7 percent over the same time period.

To apply for acceptance into the Industrial Electrical Maintenance Certificate program at MTC, applicants must have:

1. Completed and submitted the MTC Application for Admission and nonrefundable application fee.
   
2. Provided official final high school transcript (or GED results) and college transcripts (if applicable).with posted graduation date or passing GED results.
   
3. Successful completion of the Basic Skills Assessment test (COMPASS) is highly recommended.

Transfer students to MTC must qualify in accordance with current admission criteria.

If required, Foundation Courses are available to help you meet any specialized program admission requirements.