Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, Level 2, 4th Edition © 2025

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic is a 4-part training curriculum for aspiring mechanics entering any industry requiring machinery. With 144+ hours of technical instruction per level, the curriculum meets Department of Labor requirements for registered apprenticeship programs. In addition to learning specialized skills for career advancement, trainees can earn a credential per level or the full Industrial Maintenance Mechanic credential for completing the full program.

The 4th edition of Level 2 incorporates updated modules from NCCER’s Millwright, Pipefitting and HVACR training programs. With this multi-disciplinary approach, trainees develop the well-rounded skills that are in high demand across industries.

Key features of this title
Practical approach to learning a craft

• Step-by-step instructions throughout the text guide trainees through tasks, technical procedures and math equations.
• An introductory page before each module lists objectives, trade terms and performance tasks.
• Trade features present technical tips and professional practices based on real on-the-job scenarios.

Engaging pedagogy

• QR codes link to interesting videos and digital assets.
• Review questions test students’ knowledge of the content they’ve just read.
• Profiles of industry leaders offer trainees inspiring first-hand insight.

New and updated features of this title
Cross-discipline content updates

• Revised: The 4th Edition provides a modernized curriculum, in addition to new content and improved content flow.
• Revised: The new edition leverages updated NCCER curricula from other disciplines, including modules from Millwright, Pipefitting and HVACR.
• Updated: Updates were made to modules covering industrial maintenance practices, including the topics of low-pressure steam, high-pressure steam generation, heat exchange equipment, distillation towers and vessels, and tube work.
• Updated: Modular enhancements include new presentations of fundamental principles, updates to safety sections, introductions to new technology and upgrades to environmental considerations.

Enhanced pedagogy

• Enhanced: Improved images appear throughout. Images sit beside text descriptions and procedural steps to help trainees better absorb information.
• Updated: Improved learning objectives complement this edition’s modernized curriculum. Objectives list the skills and knowledge needed to successfully complete the module