Program Description
Code 197 - 16 Credits
To enter into the career field of a maintenance technician responsible for conducting general maintenance and repairs on facility equipment and property structures, this certificate program is a designed for students who are interested in pursuing skilled trades coursework. Employment opportunities within this career field include manufacturing, health care, education, automotive, retail, commercial real estate, agriculture, senior centers, restaurants, and more. The flexible coursework allows a student the ability to expand their education in specific industry specialties once the base industrial trades coursework is completed. Program is designed for career entry and/or advancement. To earn the certificate, students must complete the required modules and additional modules for a total of sixteen (16) credits.
Modular Format
Industrial Trades curricula are offered in a non-traditional, modular format. Module descriptions are not listed in the catalog. For more information about Industrial Trades modules go to the Industrial Trades page at https://kellogg.edu/academics/areas-of-study/manufacturing-skilled-trades-applied-technology/trades/.
Industrial Trades Orientation
All students interested in taking Industrial Trades modules must complete one or more core curriculum orientations. The orientation is a core curriculum prerequisite. Students will not be able to register for modules until the orientation is completed.
