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Electrical Maintenance (Industrial Maintenance)
Program Number: 304621
Your Degree:
Technical Diploma
Area of Study:
Construction, Manufacturing and Maintenance
Delivery Method:
Some Online/Some In Person
Estimated Time to Complete:
13 Credits | Finish diploma in 1 semester
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Estimated Program Cost
$2,313.62
  • Program Overview

    The Electrical Maintenance Embedded Technical Diploma focus provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely assist mechanics in repairing, overhauling, installing, testing and inspecting mechanical and electro mechanical equipment. Assist in performing preventive and predictive maintenance on equipment, building and grounds. As a student in the Electrical Maintenance Embedded Technical Diploma, you will:

    • Learn to measure voltage, current, resistance for single and three phase direct current and alternating current (DC/AC) sources.
    • Apply math to calculate electrical power equation pertinent to the maintenance field.
    • Understand safety standards for industry as outlined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and receive an OSHA 10 card, an Industry recognized credential. 
    • Interpret engineering drawings.
    • Enhance industry recognized soft skills such as communication and teamwork.

    Get Started

    For more information regarding the Electrical Maintenance Embedded Technical Diploma, please contact Program Director Peter Dettmer at psdettmer@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.5264 to begin exploring your future.

    Program Details

    Electrical Maintenance classes may be offered at these Madison College campuses:

    • Madison – Truax
    • Portage

    Careers

    Earning your Electrical Maintenance Embedded Technical Diploma at Madison Area Technical College prepares you for valuable work as an entry level maintenance and mechanic helper.   

    Finish training in as little as one year
  • Curriculum and Experience

    Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2025-2026 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.

    Current and newly admitted program students, go directly to your Degree Progress Report to view:

    • Progress toward your specific requirements
    • Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements

    If you have questions after reviewing your degree progress report (advisement report), please see Advising Services.

    Courses
    10-449-100
    1 credit
    10-462-321
    1 credit
    10-462-323
    2 credits
    10-462-329
    1 credit
    10-606-200
    2 credits
    10-801-195
    3 credits
    10-804-107
    3 credits
  • Admission

    To Apply

    Earning a degree is a great way to advance your career development opportunities, so apply today!

    International students who wish to apply for, maintain, or transfer their F-1 student visa status to Madison College are required to complete the International Admission Process.

    Application Dates

    Fall 2025

    • Application open
    • Application completion deadline is August 31, 2025

    Spring 2026

    • Application open
    • Application completion deadline is January 15, 2026

    Admission Requirements

    All materials must be submitted by the application deadline.

    1. Admission Application

    The online application allows you to save your work as you complete it and ensures fast, secure delivery to our office.

    2. Education Completion

    Submit official transcripts from the institutions you attended that indicate one of the following:

    • High school completion (current high school seniors may submit an in-progress transcript)
    • GED/HSED completion
    • College transcript or Madison College experience showing:
      • Completion of an associate degree or higher, or
      • At least 30 credits completed with a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4-point scale
        • The credits must be completed at a single college and cannot be combined with other transcripts
        • Any transfer credit listed on a transcript does not count toward the 30-credit minimum
        • Credits completed at Madison College are evaluated and do not require a transcript

    All high school and/or college transcripts are recommended to be submitted for Credit for Prior Learning evaluation.

    Additional Notes

    • Class capacity is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis.
    • Course prerequisites differ from admission requirements; admission into a program does not guarantee eligibility to enroll in courses or success in the program. Refer to program curriculum for details.

    After Acceptance

    Once you are admitted into your program, review the Start of Semester Checklist to prepare for your first day of classes at Madison College. 

    Questions?

    Contact the Enrollment Center at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210.

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    Get Started!

    Apply to Madison College and take the first step towards your Electrical Maintenance (Industrial Maintenance) career.

    It's Free to Apply

  • Career Outcomes

    MATC Electrical Maintenance Embedded Technical Diploma graduates are prepared with the following skills:

    Demonstrate safe work procedures

    • Interpret Safety Data Sheets
    • Follow established safety policies and practices (e.g., OSHA, MSHA, site-specific
    • Demonstrate safe material handling procedures
    • Employ proper job specific Personal Protective Equipment
    • Follow Lock-out/Tag-out procedures

    Apply technical math to electrical and industrial applications

    • Solve basic math equations with integers, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
    • Solve problems with fractions, decimals, and percentages
    • Perform unit conversion
    • Use a scientific calculator
    • Apply basic trigonometry to electrical and industrial applications

    Demonstrate print reading 

    • Interpret schematics (e.g., welding, facilities, piping, sheet metal, equipment manuals, electrical symbols, fluid power symbols) 
    • Identify objects represented by symbols on a schematic
    • Sketch basic components

    Test electrical circuits

    • Use a DMM to measure voltage, current, and resistance in AC and DC circuits
    • Test the continuity of wire and industrial devices (e.g., wire, motors, transformers, switches)
    • Solve problems with electrical quantities using Ohm's law
    • Interpret electrical and systems schematics
    • Follow safe procedures when testing electrical circuits and devices
    • Graduate Summary

      Graduate Report Summary Overview

      202220232024
      Number of Program Graduates265059
      Number of Surveys Sent265059
      Number of Surveys Returned112226
      Percent of Surveys Returned
      Available for Employment5818
      Percent Available for Employment45.5%36.4%69.2%
      Not in Labor Market
      Percent Not in Labor Market54.5%63.6%26.9%
      Available for Employment

      202220232024
      Graduates Employed5715
      Percent of Graduates Employed100.0%87.5%83.3%
      Employed in Related Occupation2612
      Percent Employed in Related Occupation40.0%85.7%80.0%
      Employed in Unrelated Occupation313
      Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation60.0%14.3%20.0%
      Employed - No Response000
      Percent Employed - No Response0.0%0.0%0.0%
      Seeking Employment013
      Percent Seeking Employment0.0%12.5%16.7%
      Reaction To Training at Madison College

      202220232024
      Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4)3.53.23.7
      Number of Satisfaction Responses61319
      Very Satisfied (4)3513
      Percent Very Satisfied50.0%38.5%68.4%
      Satisfied (3)376
      Percent Satisfied50.0%53.8%31.6%
      Unsatisfied (2)000
      Percent Unsatisfied0.0%0.0%0.0%
      Very Unsatisfied (1)
      Percent Very Unsatisfied0.0%7.7%0.0%
      Primary Reason for Attending Madison College

      202220232024
      Number of Primary Reason Responses112225
      Preparation for Getting a Job
      Percent Preparation for Getting a Job
      Career Change
      Percent Career Change
      Improvement of Existing Skills
      Percent Improvement of Existing Skills
      Preparation for Further Education
      Percent Preparation for Further Education
      Personal Interest
      Percent Personal Interest
      Other
      Percent Other0.0%0.0%0.0%
      When Employment was Obtained

      202220232024
      Number of When Employment Obtained Responses5715
      Before Enrollment223
      Percent Before Enrollment40.0%28.6%20.0%
      While Attending the College203
      Percent While Attending the College40.0%0.0%20.0%
      After Training at the College159
      Percent After Training at the College20.0%71.4%60.0%
      Location of Employment (related and unrelated)

      202220232024
      Number of Employment Location Responses5716
      In College District5715
      Percent In College District100.0%100.0%93.8%
      In Wisconsin, Not in District000
      Percent of In Wisconsin0.0%0.0%0.0%
      Outside of Wisconsin000
      Percent Outside Wisconsin0.0%0.0%0.0%
      Employer Location Unknown001
      Percent Location Unknown0.0%0.0%6.3%
      Salary Trend
      Salary Trend202220232024
      Full Time Employment (Related Job)Full Time Salary Count259
      Average Monthly Wage$4,346$4,319$4,371
      Average Hourly Wage$25.27$25.11$25.41
      Average Work Hours per Week38.047.044.8
      Part Time Employment (Related Job)Part Time Salary Count11
      Average Hourly Wage$19.50$31.00
      Average Work Hours per Week20.013.0
    • Graduate Employers

      Graduate Employers for academic year: 2024
      Employer(s)Job TitleCity*State**Positions
      B and G FoodsMaintenance TechnicianStoughton
      ContinentalMaintenance TechnicianSun Prairie
      Exact SciencesFacilities Maintenance Apprentice
      Madison Area Technical CollegeInstructor/Casual Helper
      PKK LightingLighting TechnicianMiddleton
      Placon CorporationMaintenance Technician
      Placon CorporationOperator 4
      Research Products CorporationMaintenance TechnicianPoynette
      SonocoManual MachinistDeForest
      Stoughton TrailersMaintenance TechnicianStoughton
      Trachte Building Systems IncFabricationOregon

      * - Only cities outside of Madison will display.

      ** - Only states outside of Wisconsin will display.

      *** - If you have a position to post, please contact Career and Employment Services at jobpostings@madisoncollege.edu

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