Northern Maine Community College

NMCC’s Automotive Collision Repair is the only post-secondary auto collision repair program in northern New England.  The program is designed to provide broad fundamental training in the repair of collision damage, frame straightening and the replacement of body panels.  In the advanced level classes, emphasis is placed on major collision appraisal and repair and the auto body refinishing process.  Instruction is given in the painting process including hands-on experience.

NMCC’s Automotive Collision Repair is the only post-secondary auto collision repair program in northern New England.  The program is designed to provide broad fundamental training in the repair of collision damage, frame straightening and the replacement of body panels.  In the advanced level classes, emphasis is placed on major collision appraisal and repair and the auto body refinishing process.  Instruction is given in the painting process including hands-on experience.

Automotive Technology is a program designed to provide broad fundamental training in all aspects of automotive service and repair, using up-to-date materials and technology.  Training moves from basic repair knowledge to a concentration on automotive electricity, including batteries, starting systems, charging systems, ignition systems and vehicle wiring during the first year.  In the second year, students gain knowledge and experience in areas such as engine performance diagnostics and repair, automatic/manual transmissions, final drive assemblies and hybrid technology.

Automotive Technology is a program designed to provide broad fundamental training in all aspects of automotive service and repair, using up-to-date materials and technology.  Training moves from basic repair knowledge to a concentration on automotive electricity, including batteries, starting systems, charging systems, ignition systems and vehicle wiring during the first year.  In the second year, students gain knowledge and experience in areas such as engine performance diagnostics and repair, automatic/manual transmissions, final drive assemblies and hybrid technology.

Diesel Hydraulics Technology is a program emphasizing the National Automotive Technology Education Foundation (NATEF) skills standards required for a technician to become Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified.  Fundamental training in all aspects of medium/heavy truck technician training is employed through lecture and hands-on training. The Diesel Hydraulics program is master level certified by NATEF.  Students will be eligible for ASE student certifications upon completion of the program. Graduates can find employment with construction companies, logging companies, marine companies, farm machinery/heavy equipment dealers and truck dealerships.  Capable graduates may advance into management positions (team leader, shift foreman, shop supervisor, parts manager, sales associate, etc.).

Diesel Hydraulics Technology is a program emphasizing the National Automotive Technology Education Foundation (NATEF) skills standards required for a technician to become Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified.  Fundamental training in all aspects of medium/heavy truck technician training is employed through lecture and hands-on training. The Diesel Hydraulics program is master level certified by NATEF.  Students will be eligible for ASE student certifications upon completion of the program. Graduates can find employment with construction companies, logging companies, marine companies, farm machinery/heavy equipment dealers and truck dealerships.  Capable graduates may advance into management positions (team leader, shift foreman, shop supervisor, parts manager, sales associate, etc.).

The Community Paramedicine program is designed to educate licensed paramedics, who are primarily employed in the pre-hospital emergency environment, to become competent community paramedics.  Paramedics learn to perform needs assessments and assist in the development of community paramedicine initiatives that meet very specific and individualized community needs.  Paramedics having earned an academic credential (associate degree or higher, in any field) may enroll directly into the advanced certificate level of the program; those candidates who have not yet earned an associate degree will be considered for either the associate degree or entry-level certificate program.

The Community Paramedicine program is designed to educate licensed paramedics, who are primarily employed in the pre-hospital emergency environment, to become competent community paramedics.  Paramedics learn to perform needs assessments and assist in the development of community paramedicine initiatives that meet very specific and individualized community needs.  Paramedics having earned an academic credential (associate degree or higher, in any field) may enroll directly into the advanced certificate level of the program; those candidates who have not yet earned an associate degree will be considered for either the associate degree or entry-level certificate program.

The Emergency Medical Services program is designed to prepare individuals for the National Registry Paramedic exam and to be confident EMS team leaders and pre-hospital practitioners. The curriculum combines intense classroom instruction with skill laboratories and extensive clinical experiences. The program follows national education standards and is authorized as a training center by the Board of Maine EMS.

The Early Childhood Education program is designed to educate childcare professionals in the skills and knowledge necessary for advanced positions in organizations and agencies that serve children.  Whether you select the associate degree or certificate option, you will participate in courses and field experiences in childcare that prepare you for entry-level positions.  Many students who complete the associate degree program take advantage of the opportunity to continue their education at a four-year institution.  The core courses of this program align with the educational requirements for the Child Development Assistant (CDA) credential.

The Early Childhood Education program is designed to educate childcare professionals in the skills and knowledge necessary for advanced positions in organizations and agencies that serve children.  Whether you select the associate degree or certificate option, you will participate in courses and field experiences in childcare that prepare you for entry-level positions.  Many students who complete the associate degree program take advantage of the opportunity to continue their education at a four-year institution.  The core courses of this program align with the educational requirements for the Child Development Assistant (CDA) credential.

The need for trained water treatment technicians across Maine and the United States is growing. In an effort to help alleviate the shortage in Maine, NMCC is partnering with SMCC to deliver both certificate and associate degree level water treatment technology training on the South Portland campus, in collaboration with our program on the NMCC campus. While state-of-the-art technology enables students to access lectures from anywhere, hands-on laboratory-based exercises, under the direction of a qualified faculty member, will now be held on both campuses.

The need for trained water treatment technicians across Maine and the United States is growing. In an effort to help alleviate the shortage in Maine, NMCC is partnering with SMCC to deliver both certificate and associate degree level water treatment technology training on the South Portland campus, in collaboration with our program on the NMCC campus. While state-of-the-art technology enables students to access lectures from anywhere, hands-on laboratory-based exercises, under the direction of a qualified faculty member, will now be held on both campuses.

The need for trained water treatment technicians across Maine and the United States is growing. In an effort to help alleviate the shortage in Maine, NMCC is partnering with SMCC to deliver both certificate and associate degree level water treatment technology training on the South Portland campus, in collaboration with our program on the NMCC campus. While state-of-the-art technology enables students to access lectures from anywhere, hands-on laboratory-based exercises, under the direction of a qualified faculty member, will now be held on both campuses.

The CNC (Computer Numerical Control) Certificate program enables students to develop skills in programming, set-up, and operation of CNC machine tools to produce precision parts and develop the required skills for entry-level employment.  Students will develop additional skills in process planning, print reading, CAD/CAM, measurement and inspection, and custom work-holding design, leading to NIMS – National Institute of Metalworking Skills and/or other credentials.

Electrical Construction & Maintenance provides broad fundamental training in the principles used to install electrical equipment and the mathematics necessary to plan electrical systems. National electric code and theory are taught throughout the program.

Electrical Construction & Maintenance provides broad fundamental training in the principles used to install electrical equipment and the mathematics necessary to plan electrical systems. National electric code and theory are taught throughout the program.

Other courses cover heating, refrigeration, propane and natural gas, solar heating systems and heat pump installation.  Students will have the opportunity to sit for the Maine Journeyman’s exam for #1 & #2 oil up to 15 G.P.M. and for national certification exams in propane and natural gas and refrigerant handling.

Other courses cover heating, refrigeration, propane and natural gas, solar heating systems and heat pump installation.  Students will have the opportunity to sit for the Maine Journeyman’s exam for #1 & #2 oil up to 15 G.P.M. and for national certification exams in propane and natural gas and refrigerant handling.

Other courses cover heating, refrigeration, propane and natural gas, solar heating systems and heat pump installation.  Students will have the opportunity to sit for the Maine Journeyman’s exam for #1 & #2 oil up to 15 G.P.M. and for national certification exams in propane and natural gas and refrigerant handling.

Other courses cover heating, refrigeration, propane and natural gas, solar heating systems and heat pump installation.  Students will have the opportunity to sit for the Maine Journeyman’s exam for #1 & #2 oil up to 15 G.P.M. and for national certification exams in propane and natural gas and refrigerant handling.

Other courses cover heating, refrigeration, propane and natural gas, solar heating systems and heat pump installation.  Students will have the opportunity to sit for the Maine Journeyman’s exam for #1 & #2 oil up to 15 G.P.M. and for national certification exams in propane and natural gas and refrigerant handling.

Other courses cover heating, refrigeration, propane and natural gas, solar heating systems and heat pump installation.  Students will have the opportunity to sit for the Maine Journeyman’s exam for #1 & #2 oil up to 15 G.P.M. and for national certification exams in propane and natural gas and refrigerant handling.

Structural Welding is a certificate program designed to prepare students for the American Welding Society structural welding qualification test numbers D1-SM-F4-P-A-L, a national certification.   Students will be presented information on the materials being used, hand and power tools for the job, safety in the workplace, and the correct procedures for the tasks designed.

Graduates of the medical assisting program can secure employment in medical offices or ambulatory clinics.  In the State of Maine, medical assistants work under the direction of health care providers.  Upon graduation, students are eligible to sit for the American Association of Medical Assisting Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) national certification exam.

Medical coding is a  certificate program that prepares individuals to perform specialized data entry, classification, and record keeping procedures related to medical diagnostic, treatment, billing, and insurance documentation. Graduates of this program are eligible to sit for the Certified Professional Coder certification examination.

The nursing program is designed to offer individuals the opportunity to enter nursing or to advance in nursing by entering at different levels of the curriculum. Students may enter into the first year of the program, or candidates who are graduates of approved practical nursing programs are provided an opportunity for advanced standing in the nursing curriculum.

Network Administration & Cybersecurity is a two-year program which prepares students to enter the workforce as an IT administrator, technician or to continue on to a four-year program. Students learn to build and optimize computers and servers, set-up and administer a computer network, and maintain operating systems. The first year provides training in Windows 10, Computer Repair, Introduction to Windows Server 2016, Introduction to Linux, and Networking Hardware. Seniors receive advanced training in Configuring Servers, Network  Administration, Micro Electronics, Computer Forensics, and Cybersecurity. All courses have considerable hands-on labs to reinforce the theory.

Network Administration & Cybersecurity is a two-year program which prepares students to enter the workforce as an IT administrator, technician or to continue on to a four-year program. Students learn to build and optimize computers and servers, set-up and administer a computer network, and maintain operating systems. The first year provides training in Windows 10, Computer Repair, Introduction to Windows Server 2016, Introduction to Linux, and Networking Hardware. Seniors receive advanced training in Configuring Servers, Network  Administration, Micro Electronics, Computer Forensics, and Cybersecurity. All courses have considerable hands-on labs to reinforce the theory.

Network Administration & Cybersecurity is a two-year program which prepares students to enter the workforce as an IT administrator, technician or to continue on to a four-year program. Students learn to build and optimize computers and servers, set-up and administer a computer network, and maintain operating systems. The first year provides training in Windows 10, Computer Repair, Introduction to Windows Server 2016, Introduction to Linux, and Networking Hardware. Seniors receive advanced training in Configuring Servers, Network  Administration, Micro Electronics, Computer Forensics, and Cybersecurity. All courses have considerable hands-on labs to reinforce the theory.

Network Administration & Cybersecurity is a two-year program which prepares students to enter the workforce as an IT administrator, technician or to continue on to a four-year program. Students learn to build and optimize computers and servers, set-up and administer a computer network, and maintain operating systems. The first year provides training in Windows 10, Computer Repair, Introduction to Windows Server 2016, Introduction to Linux, and Networking Hardware. Seniors receive advanced training in Configuring Servers, Network  Administration, Micro Electronics, Computer Forensics, and Cybersecurity. All courses have considerable hands-on labs to reinforce the theory.

The Wind Power Technology program is designed to prepare technicians wishing to enter into this rapidly emerging industry. The program offers broad fundamental training in the electrical, electronic, and mechanical aspects of the wind power industry, with a focus on wind turbine maintenance and electrical power production. The National Electrical Code and theory are taught throughout the program.