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Industrial Systems Technology

The Industrial Systems Technology curriculum is designed to prepare or upgrade individuals to safely service, maintain, repair, or install equipment.
  • Area of Study: Career and College (CCP) Pathways (High School Students Only), Engineering, Fast Track Training
  • Campus: At Caldwell Campus
  • Program Type: Certificate, Degree, Diploma

At a Glance

Employment Opportunities

Employment Opportunities for those with an Industrial Systems Technology degree are:

  • Industrial Systems Technician
  • Refurbish Technician
  • Engineering Aide
  • Failure Analysis Technician
  • Industrial and Technology Manager
  • Research Technician

Estimated Earnings

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics website, the median annual wage for industrial machinery mechanics, machinery maintenance workers, and millwrights was $50,440 in May 2017.

Job Outlook

The Department of Labor’s Occupational Outlook Handbook states, “Overall employment of industrial machinery mechanics, machinery maintenance workers, and millwrights is projected to grow 7 percent from 2016 to 2026, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Employment growth will vary by occupation.” (Visited 2018).

There are no additional costs for this program outside of tuition, fees, books, and supplies.

 

Learning Outcomes

Once students have completed coursework in this program, students should be able to

  1. Explain the operation of series and parallel electrical circuits.
  2. Determine hydraulic and pneumatic pressure, force, and velocity through mathematical calculations.
  3. Create and troubleshoot a ladder logic program for a programmable logic controller (PLC)
  4. Accomplish basic welding techniques such as groove and fillet welds.
  5. Identify maintenance operations and procedures including common tools and safety practices.

For more information about course descriptions or required courses, refer to the current CCC&TI Course Catalog.

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Please review the Admission Requirements for the Industrial Systems Technology program.

Program Information

Mechatronics Track

Mechatronics combines electrical, mechanical, computer, and industrial engineering. Mechatronics teaches students about product design, instrumentation, manufacturing methods, and computer integration in process and device control.

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Susan Deal
Instructor
Director
Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Systems Technologies
Business, Technology and Engineering
Office: TAPS–BCAT–117 Work Phone: 828.726.2497
Mission Statement

The Industrial Systems Technology curriculum is designed to prepare or upgrade individuals to safely service, maintain, repair, or install equipment. Instruction includes theory and skill training needed for inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, and diagnosing industrial systems.  Students will learn multi-craft technical skills in print reading, mechanical systems maintenance, electricity, hydraulics/pneumatics, welding, machining or fabrication, and includes various diagnostic and repair procedures. Practical application in these industrial systems will be emphasized and additional advanced course work may be offered.