Industrial Maintenance and Mechatronics

Bellingham Technical College ETPL
At Bellingham Technical College, the Industrial Maintenance & Mechatronics program prepares graduates for solid careers as industrial electricians, millwrights, or instrument technicians. Top BTC career training creates the skilled workers who are in demand in high-growth industries such as refining, water treatment, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and power generation. Industrial machine maintenance technicians, also referred to as electro mechanical technicians, combine knowledge of mechanical and industrial technology, and electrical and electronic circuits. As an industrial maintenance and mechatronics graduate, you'll possess a broad range of highly-sought skills and knowledge. BTC's program will teach you to troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and analyze sophisticated machinery and equipment in advanced manufacturing operations. The study of industrial maintenance and mechatronics is an excellent program choice if you want a high-wage job and a solid career path with local employers.
Visit the program website BTC Outreach Outreach, Advising, & Counseling Outreach, Advising, & Counseling (360) 752-8345 ext. outreach@btc.edu

Financial information

Total tuition

$21,000.00

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Bellingham, Online

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location, Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

18 Months

Length of training

Associate

Award type

113

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

A completed college admissions application and placement in English and math. BTC uses a Guided Self-Placement process to help you choose the best starting point for your English and math courses. Your selections will determine whether you begin with program coursework or complete prerequisites classes first. To get started or for help determining your English and math placement, contact the Outreach department at Outreach@btc.edu.

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certification/license test preparation provided

Employment performance results

Program type

Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician

Completion rate

77%

Employment rate

93%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$26.03

Typical (median) annual earnings

$56,742.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician

Manufacturing

44%

Other Industries

12%

Construction

10%

Retail Trade

10%

Wholesale Trade

8%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
44
Completion rate
77%
Average number of students who completed each year
15
Gender
Male
89%
Female
11%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
2%
Asian
0%
Black or African American
2%
Hispanic
9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
77%
Multi-racial
9%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
5%
20 to 29
63%
30 to 39
16%
40 to 49
12%
50 and over
4%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
0%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
43%
Some college experience, but no degree
43%
Certificate or AA
14%
BA or higher
0%