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NCCER Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Certification
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NCCER NCCER Certifications License: Complete Roadmap
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Phase 1: Maintenance FundamentalsYou are here
Study PM/PdM strategies, CMMS, LOTO, and maintenance management
Phase 2: Motors & Electrical
Master motor types, starters, VFDs, insulation testing, and motor troubleshooting
Phase 3: Hydraulics & Pneumatics
Learn fluid power systems, components, operation, and troubleshooting
Phase 4: Drives, PLCs & Review
Study mechanical drives, PLC basics, and take practice exams
Can You Take the NCCER Industrial Maintenance Exam?
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- •Complete NCCER Industrial Maintenance training or demonstrate equivalent experience
NCCER Industrial Maintenance Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
6-10 weeks
From start to license in hand
Exam Provider
NCCER-accredited training facilities
Retake Policy
Retake policies vary by training provider; typically a waiting period and additional fee apply
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What You'll Study
12 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
The NCCER Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Assessment
2 sections
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Fundamentals
5 sections
Rigging and Mobile Equipment
3 sections
Craft Mathematics, Layout, and Precision Measurement
5 sections
Construction Drawings and Blueprint Reading
3 sections
Valves, Packing, and Mechanical Seals
6 sections
Bearings, Lubrication, and Couplings
4 sections
Pumps, Baseplates, and Mechanical Drives
4 sections
Shaft Alignment: Conventional, Reverse, and Laser
3 sections
Maintenance Troubleshooting: Method, Pumps, and Gearboxes
3 sections
Steam Systems, Boilers, and Process Vessels
3 sections
Compressors and Pneumatic Systems
3 sections
NCCER Industrial Maintenance Exam Details
NCCER Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Certification
Administered by NCCER
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official NCCER content outline
PM scheduling, condition monitoring, CMMS, and reliability metrics
AC/DC motors, starters, VFDs, insulation testing, and troubleshooting
Pumps, valves, cylinders, accumulators, filters, and troubleshooting
FRL units, actuators, solenoid valves, air dryers, and speed control
Belt, chain, and gear drives, couplings, lubricant selection
Systematic troubleshooting, RCA, PLC basics, and ladder logic
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What's Next After the NCCER Industrial Maintenance?
After passing the NCCER Industrial Maintenance, you can pursue these career paths
Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT)
Advanced maintenance and reliability fundamentals from SMRP
NCCER Millwright
Precision machinery installation and alignment specialization
NCCER Instrumentation Technician
Industrial instrumentation and process control systems
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