Certificate

Commercial Laundry & Industrial Washing Systems Technician

A 12-credit certificate in four courses: washer-extractor mechanics, bearings and suspension, variable-frequency drives, motors and laundry controls, dryers, steam-heated ironers and gas burners, and chemical injection systems, water and laundry plant utilities. Coursework is vendor-neutral. It prepares you for industry practice and does not by itself grant any license or agency certification.

12 credits

3 terms

Free to study · $99 for the credential

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Outcomes

What you will be able to do

01Rebuild washer-extractor drive trains
02Program and troubleshoot drives and controls
03Service dryers and ironers safely
04Calibrate chemical injection systems

Careers

Where graduates work

Commercial laundry technician
Laundry equipment field technician
Hospitality maintenance technician

Curriculum

Term 1

3 credits

LND 1013 cr

Commercial Washer-Extractor Mechanics, Bearings, and Suspension Systems

This course delivers the core mechanical competencies required to inspect, service, and rebuild commercial and industrial washer-extractors. Students master structural alignment, heavy-duty bearing assemblies, dynamic drive components, and vibration-dampening suspension systems encountered in demanding laundry processing environments.

Term 2

6 credits

LND 1053 cr

Variable-Frequency Drives, Motors, and Industrial Laundry Controls

This course delivers comprehensive instruction on three-phase electric motors, variable-frequency drives, and automated control systems utilized across commercial laundry equipment. Students learn to wire, configure, troubleshoot, and optimize electromechanical drive packages and microprocessor interfaces to ensure reliable wash cycle execution.

LND 1103 cr

Industrial Drying Systems, Steam Ironers, and Combustion Utilities

This course provides comprehensive instruction on the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of commercial tumble dryers, flatwork ironers, and industrial gas heating systems. Technicians will develop hands-on skills in airflow optimization, combustion analysis, steam-trap maintenance, and thermal safety controls across commercial laundry environments.

Term 3

3 credits

LND 1153 cr

Chemical Injection Systems, Water Treatment, and Laundry Plant Utilities

This course provides comprehensive instruction on automated chemical dispensing equipment, water conditioning technologies, and core utility infrastructure utilized in commercial laundry facilities. Technician students develop the practical skills necessary to install, diagnose, calibrate, and maintain fluid delivery manifolds, steam loops, compressed air circuits, and wastewater systems.

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