Program Overview
Electrical Controls & Maintenance
Program Overview
The Electrical Controls and Maintenance program provides training in the areas of electrical maintenance, industrial electronics, process control, instrumentation, fluid power, electrical-mechanical systems, and integrated computer control.
Sources: US Bureau of Labor Statistics
Reasons to Attend Minnesota North
Step-by-step learning.
The first semester of the program focuses on the fundamentals of electrical/electronic theory in lecture and practical applications performed in lab exercises. The second semester of the program teaches the basics of industrial control, including motor control, instrumentation/process control, programmable logic controllers, and the national electrical code. In the second year of the program, lecture-based lab work builds on the basics with additional technology continually being introduced.
Expanding job opportunities.
In order for industries to remain competitive, they must adapt to modern technology. Automation of equipment and processes is increasingly used to accomplish this goal. Jobs for personnel trained in servicing and maintaining high technology equipment are expanding. Opportunities exist in plant engineering/maintenance in almost all sectors of industry including paper/pulp, manufacturing, assembly, mining transportation, warehousing/distribution, utilities, graphics/publishing, chemical processing, and petroleum refining.
EMPOWER eligible
Minnesota North College offers a unique support program. EMPOWER seeks to support the education of women entering high-wage, high-demand, non-traditional fields and roles. Assistance may be available for tuition, childcare, transportation, and study assistance. Learn more about EMPOWER here.
