Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, Level 2, 4th edition

Published by Pearson (October 22, 2024) © 2025

Title overview

For courses in industrial maintenance mechanics.

Preparing skilled mechanics, across industries

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic is a four-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.

Key features

Features of NCCERconnect for the 4th Edition

  • Numerous videos highlight careers, equipment usage and math skills.
  • Additional question banks offer more study opportunities.

Table of contents

MODULES

  1. Basic Layout (15104)
  2. Piping Systems (08201)
  3. Basic Copper and Plastic Piping Practices (03103)
  4. Basic Carbon Steel Piping Practices (03105)
  5. Maintaining Valves (08408)
  6. Testing Piping Systems and Equipment (08309)
  7. Introduction to Bearings (15209)
  8. Introduction to Conveyors (15401)
  9. Low-Pressure Steam Systems (32208)
  10. High-Pressure Steam Generation Systems (32209)
  11. Distillation Towers and Vessels (32210)
  12. Industrial Heat Transfer Equipment (32211)
  13. Introduction to Tube Work (32212)

Author bios

About our author

The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) education foundation that provides portable, industry-recognized credentials and certifications for skilled craft professionals. Its comprehensive workforce development system includes accreditation, training, assessment and career development solutions for the construction and maintenance industries.

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