IMTA is taught on the campus of Laurel Ridge Community College. Competitive applications are accepted in the school division office of Career and Technical Education each spring. Two students from each high school are selected by committee to attend the academy annually, transportation is provided from each high school.
Upon successful completion of this one-year academy, students earn high school credit, 31 college credits, and complete a career Studies Certificate in HVAC and Electricity. All applicants must have met all graduation requirements and must take the senior level English and Government at their home school.
IMTA prepares students for living-wage jobs in our community. Students learn skills in HVAC, hydraulics and pneumatics, and electricity that will allow them to work in the engineering department in a large building or industrial facility. Students will also learn skills related to a variety of industrial safety regulations; the use of calipers and micrometers and math conversions for precision measuring/quality control; practice drawing and interpreting technical drawings.
Students will successfully master all course competencies and upon successful completion of this one-year academy, will be Career and Technical Education Completers in Industrial Maintenance Technician I and Industrial Maintenance Technician II. Work-based learning through the Apprenticeship model may be available for an additional high school credit dependant upon qualified Laurel Ridge Community College staffing.
The High School Industry Credentialing initiative encourages students to work toward a selected industry credential or state license while pursuing a high school diploma. The Virginia Department of Education evaluates on an on-going basis industry credentials against prescribed criteria for graduation requirements for the Standard Diploma (8VAC20-131-50.B) and student-selected verified credit (8VAC20-131-110.C). Credentialing exams are available to any student taking a Career and Technical Education course.
