According to Salary.com, the average annual salary of a Maintenance Technician in the United States is $69,062.

Maintenance technicians work in many different industries and are responsible for maintaining the buildings, machinery, equipment and tools to keep them in good working order.

According to Manufacturing.org, advanced manufacturing refers to the use of innovative technologies to create new and existing products.

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These are just a few of the advanced manufacturing skills taught in this course:

• Equipment Maintenance: This involves the ability to perform routine maintenance tasks, diagnose and repair malfunctions, and ensure the safe and efficient operation of machinery.
• Industrial Robotics: The ability to understand and maintain industrial robots, including their programming and operation, is becoming increasingly important.
• Automation Systems: Maintenance technicians need to be able to work with various automation systems, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Electrical, Mechanical, and Hydraulic Systems: A solid understanding of these systems is necessary for diagnosing and repairing various equipment.

Yes, this course has several lessons on quality, continuous process improvement, Lean, and Six Sigma.

In traditional manufacturing, maintenance technicians primarily focus on manual repairs, routine inspections, and reactive maintenance of mechanical systems with limited automation. In contrast, advanced manufacturing requires technicians to work with highly automated systems, including robotics, PLCs, and sensor-driven equipment, demanding a higher level of technical expertise in electronics, automation, and data analysis.

This course incorporates elements of both traditional and advanced manufacturing.

This course will prepare you for an entry-level role as a maintenance technician, equipment maintenance technician, industrial mechanic technician, manufacturing maintenance technician, plant maintenance technician, or factory maintenance worker.

This course covers robotics and automation, which are both trends in advanced manufacturing.

This course provides you with the vocational training that meets the qualifications of an entry-level maintenance technician by providing:

• Basic knowledge of tools, mechanical systems, and safety practices
• Ability to perform simple repairs, use hand/power tools, and follow instructions
• Understanding of basic electrical, plumbing, or HVAC systems (a plus)

The maintenance technician program provides a great foundation for those who aspire for more advanced positions such as maintenance mechanic, lead maintenance technician, maintenance manager, or maintenance project management.

After you register, you will receive 18 months to complete the course. The time allotted for completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours.

The course includes the Meta Quest 2 headset with the two controllers, a carrying case, and the Elite Strap.

If there are issues with the simulations, you can contact a student advisor and/or access the VR Help Center in the Learning Management System, which includes documentation, videos, and guides to assist with any issues.

If there are any issues with the hardware, you should contact Meta for assistance.

You do not need to have any prior experience with VR technology to take the course. However, if you do not have any experience with VR, we have a Virtual Reality Navigator — a comprehensive guide with tutorials, games, glossary, and best practices in the virtual world.

You do not have to return the headset and accessories once you complete the course; it is included in the cost of this program.

There are many benefits to using virtual reality in learning. Here is a link to a document summarizing the many benefits.

For this course, only the 10 labs/simulations are delivered through virtual reality. However, there is an option to complete the simulations on the web.

You have the option of completing the labs in a web browser (Chrome recommended).

• Mobile App: Android and Apple
• Network bandwidth: A broadband internet connection is required for larger images, audio, video, interactive components, and Virtual Labs
• Screen resolution: Minimum 1024 x 768 pixels
• RAM: 8 GB minimum recommendation
• Graphic Card: Not required but will increase performance of Virtual Labs

This particular VR experience is only compatible with Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest 3.

Technical support is provided through the robust Help Center available in the Learning Management System.

If you experience motion sickness or discomfort while using VR, there is an option to complete the labs in a web browser (Chrome recommended).

To access the VR content, you will need to download a specific app from the Meta Quest store. The information for this will be provided upon enrollment.

There is no interaction with instructors and other students in the VR environment.

We have a Virtual Reality Navigator — a comprehensive guide with tutorials, games, glossary, and best practices in the virtual world that can help you get started.

You have the option of completing the labs using virtual reality or web-based simulations. If the VR equipment breaks or malfunctions, you can complete the labs using the web-based versions.

This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course whenever you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.

The time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to see what options you may have available to work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.

Our courses are designed to accommodate various learning preferences. Depending on the course structure, you may get different forms of support. Self-paced courses are designed to be user-friendly and independent, minimizing the need for external support. In courses with instructors, our direct platform support feature includes opportunities for questions, discussions, and remediation, with email and phone support available for select courses. Our student advising team is available to guide you on program requirements and administrative requests, but they do not provide assistance with course content. Our goal is to provide you with the necessary support for success, whether it's through self-paced exploration, direct communication, or guidance from our advising team.

Upon successfully passing the final exam, you will be awarded a certificate of completion from the school or organization that you registered through.

ed2go courses will help you gain the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. However, you should always research the job market in your area before enrolling.

ed2go courses are non-credit, so they do not qualify for federal aid, FAFSA, and Pell Grant. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards may provide funding to take our courses. Additionally, you may qualify for financial assistance if you meet certain requirements. Learn more about financial assistance.

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