Introduction to Industrial Maintenance Syllabus for 2025-2026
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Course

INMT-1305-001 Introduction to Industrial Maintenance

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: ENER 1330 with minimum grade of C

Course Description

Basic mechanical skills and repair techniques common to most fields of industrial maintenance. Topics include precision measuring instruments and general safety rules common in industry, including lock-out/tag-out. Practice of basic layout and piece part measurement while using standard measuring tools is also emphasized.

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Department Expectations

Occupational License Disclaimer

Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:

Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:

Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me

You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.

Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

Hybrid

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

HANDYMAN~IN~YOUR~POCKET 

Sequoia Publishing Inc. 

Richard A.Young 

Thomas J. Glover 

ISBN 13: 978-1-885071-29-3 

Supplies

Tool/Equipment List 

Drill Set 

(1/16” – 3/8”) 

Scribe 

(metal) 

Paint Pen 

¼” Prick Punch 

¼” Center Punch 

Ball Peen Hammer 

(12 oz.) 

* Steel Rule 

* Tape Measure 

(25 ft.) 

* Safety Glasses 

  

* Calculator 

(TI 36X Pro) 

* Denotes tool/equipment required for other Core classes 

Student Performance

Identify various types of fasteners common to industrial maintenance; utilize various hand and power tools; utilize precision measuring instruments; and demonstrate proper lock-out/tag-out procedures. 

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

See Handout....

Grading Criteria

Exams and Projects 

Attendance 

16 

20% 

Lab Projects/Worksheet 

40% 

Exams 

13 

40% 

Total 

  

100% 

  

Grading 

100 – 90 % 

89 – 80 % 

79 – 70 % 

69 – 60 % 

59 – 0 % 

Labs will be done on assigned days as a group.  Failure to show up for a lab will result in a zero for that lab.  

Attendance

Professional industrial workers understand the importance of being on time and having the required tools, books and materials needed to successfully complete the job.  Professionals understand the need to follow rules and regulations established by the employer, government regulatory agencies and insurance companies. You will be graded accordingly. 

Calendar

Day 

Modules 

Labs 

Day 1 

Introduction / Syllabus 

Module 1 Mechanical Power 

Module Exam 

No Lab 

Day 2 

Module 2 Manufacturing Materials 

Module Exam 

Materials Lab 

Day 3 

Module 3 Basic Mechanical Elements 

Module Exam 

Metallurgy Lab 

Day 4 

Module 4 Power Efficiency 

Module Exam 

Metallurgy Lab cont. 

Day 5 

Module 5 Plain Bearings 

Module Exam 

Plain Bearing Worksheet 

Day 6 

Module 6 Ball Bearings 

Module Exam 

Bearing Identification Lab 

Day 7 

Module 7 Roller Bearings 

Module Exam 

No Lab 

Day 8 

Antifriction Bearing Selection and Maintenance 

Module Exam 

Antifriction Bearing Worksheet 

Day 9 

Module 9 Fasteners 

Module Exam 

Fasteners Skill 

Day 10 

Module 10 Non-Threaded Fasteners and Locking Devices 

Module Exam 

No Skill 

Day 11 

Module 11 Torque Basics 

Module Exam 

No Skill 

Day 12 

Module 12 Torque Tools 

Module Exam 

Torque Skill 

Day 13 

Module 13 Introduction to Drill Press 

Module Exam 

Drill Press Spindle Speed Skill 

Day 14 

Module 14 Basic Layout Work 

No Module Exam 

Bolthole Layout Skill 

Day 15 

No Module 

Drilling and Tapping Skill 

Day 16 

  

Final Lab Exam 

Additional Information

When in doubt ask, do not assume.

Syllabus Created on:

10/24/25 10:47 AM

Last Edited on:

10/24/25 11:00 AM