WVU at Parkersburg
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Multi-Craft Technology

Maintenance has changed from the old concepts of using bailing wire and duct tape to keep machinery running to using high-tech skills to predict problems before they occur. Today’s maintenance technician needs to be able to use a laptop computer and to understand the latest technology trends.

The Associate in Applied Science degree in Multi-Craft Technology program is designed to meet the needs of hospitals, health care providers, real estate investors, retail and wholesale businesses, government agencies, and schools as well as industry. The AAS curriculum is designed to aid students in gaining skills and knowledge to seek employment opportunities in a wide variety of fields requiring maintenance skills.

WVU Parkersburg's program provides skill training and preparation that is flexible to meet workforce needs via a basic core of adaptable technology courses to build job specific knowledge, skills, and training.  Students complete certificate programs within the Multi-Craft Technology program of study. These certificates are designed to provide marketable, entry-level skills.

Multi-Craft Technology Certificates

• Electricity Basics Certificate (6 credit hours)

• Electric Motors and Motor Controls Certificate (6 credit hours)

• HVAC Certificate (9 credit hours)

• Machinery Maintenance and Troubleshooting Certificate (12 credit hours)

• Pipefitting Certificate (2 credit hours)

• Preventive Maintenance Certificate (5 credit hours)

• Print and Schematic Reading Certificate (4 credit hours)

• Safety Certificate (2 credit hours)

• Valve Operation Certificate (1 credit hour)

• Welding (Maintenance) Certificate (11 credit hours)

• Wood Technology Certificate (3 credit hours)

Electricity Basics Certificate (6 credit hours)

• Electricity Basics 1 (MTEC 250) and Electricity Basics 2 (MTEC 251) - 4 credit hours

• Electrical Wiring (MTEC 252) - 2 credit hours top

Electric Motors and Motor Controls Certificate (6 credit hours)

• Electric Motors & Motor Controls (MTEC 254) - 2 credit hours

• Generators & Motors (MTEC 256) - 4 credit hours top

HVAC Certificate (9 credit hours)

• HVAC&R Technology (MTEC 260) - 3 credit hours

• HVAC&R System Controls (MTEC 262) (3 credit hours)

• HVAC&R System Troubleshooting (MTEC 264) (3 credit hours)  top

Machinery Maintenance and Troubleshooting Certificate (12 credit hours)

• Lubrication Principles (MTEC 130) - 2 credit hours

• Fluid Mechanics Basics (MTEC 132) - 2 credit hours

• Fluid Mechanics Troubleshooting (MTEC 133) – 2 credit hours

• Centrifugal Pumps (MTEC 134) - 4 credit hours

• Industrial Seals and Applications (MTEC 136) - 2 credit hours  top

Pipefitting Certificate (2 credit hours)

• Pipefitting (MTEC 140) - 2 credit hours  top

Preventive Maintenance Certificate (5 credit hours)

• Laser Alignment (MTEC 240) – 1 credit hour

• Machine Vibration (MTEC 241) - 2 credit hours

• Basics of Thermography (MTEC 242) - 2 credit hours top

Print and Schematic Reading Certificate (4 credit hours)

• Print and Schematic Reading (MTEC 110) - 4 credit hours  top

Safety Certificate (2 credit hours)

• Workplace Safety (MTEC 112) - 2 credit hours  top

Valve Operation Certificate (1 credit hour)

• Valve Operation (MTEC 230) - 1 credit hour top

Wood Technology Certificate (3 credit hours)

• Wood Technology Basics (MTEC 232) - 3 credit hours) top
   

Admission, curricular and graduation requirements are listed in the college catalog.  For additional information, contact the Technology Division office, 304-424-8303, or email.