Industrial Technology
Program Description
AAS in Industrial Technology STEM Emphasis degree is no longer available to new students. Students considering a transfer pathway can choose the traditional AAS degree and complete an AGEC-A certificate to prepare to enter a university.
The Industrial Technology program provides individuals with knowledge and skills for a broad range of career fields. Students are instructed in the processes and practices involved in the areas of industrial graphics, technical writing, robotic welding applications, and occupational safety.
Graduates of the industrial technology program will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of welder certification requirements for the industry.
- Explain and identify the various signs, signals, barricades, markers, and tags used on a job site and proper housekeeping procedures for Construction and Industry.
- Demonstrate technical skills to communicate CAD drafting concepts using drawing and editing commands, basic object commands, layers, and drawing construction tools.
- Demonstrate mastery of basic programming of robotic welding equipment using defined parameters.
Students will enroll in TEC 125 – 10-Hour OSHA Construction Card. This is a course in the development of a specific body of knowledge pertaining to established Occupational Safety and Health Standards. Focus is on the practical application and interpretation of appropriate safety and health standards to develop the ability to recognize potential hazardous conditions. Of high priority are the acquisition of a positive attitude for safety and the practical application of standards, specifications, and guidelines to implement safe procedures and practices in the workplace, home, and immediate surroundings. Students who complete the course will be prepared to take the certification exam and receive their OSHA-10 Hour Construction Card.
Learning outcomes:
- explain the role of OSHA in job-site safety
- explain OSHA’s General Duty Clause and 1926 CFR Subpart C
- describe the impact of accidents, and identify the four high-hazard areas and demonstrate proper manual lifting procedures
- demonstrate hazard recognition and risk assessment techniques and explain the basics of construction health
- identify basic fall, electrical, fire, trenching, materials handling, and heavy equipment hazards, and explain the general safety procedures associated with them
- explain the use of appropriate personal protective equipment, and general hand- and power-tool safety guidelines
- explain and identify the various signs, signals, barricades, markers, and tags used on a job site and proper housekeeping procedures for Construction and Industry
- explain fall protection procedures and requirements, and explain the proper use of ladders and scaffolding
- explain the use of work permits and lockout/tagout procedures, understanding of assured equipment grounding conductor programs (GFCI), and explain the emergency procedures for trenching accidents
- identify the hazards of working around or on heavy equipment, proper rigging safety procedures and use of hand signals.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Program
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Rev. 10/2022
Students will enroll in TEC 165 – Employee and Occupational Safety 1. This course in the development of a specific body of knowledge pertaining to established Occupational Safety and Health Standards. Focus is on the practical application and interpretation of appropriate safety and health standards to develop the ability to recognize potential hazardous conditions. Students will develop basic safety skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the construction/industrial maintenance industry. This course uses a competency based standardized course of study for development of skills that meet the National Center for Construction Education Research (NCCER) Contren© Learning Series curriculum standards. Course prepares students to be eligible for recognition through the NCCER national registry. Students must pass written and performance test to receive NCCER training recognition. Students must complete course requirements as outlined by OSHA to be eligible to receive an OSHA 30-hour card.
Learning outcomes:
- explain the role of OSHA in job-site safety
- explain OSHA’s General Duty Clause and 1926 CFR Subpart C
- describe the impact of accidents, and identify the four high-hazard areas and demonstrate proper manual lifting procedures
- demonstrate hazard recognition and risk assessment techniques and explain the basics of construction health
- identify basic fall, electrical, fire, trenching, materials handling, and heavy equipment hazards, and explain the general safety procedures associated with them
- explain the use of appropriate personal protective equipment, and general hand- and power-tool safety guidelines
- explain and identify the various signs, signals, barricades, markers, and tags used on a job site and proper housekeeping procedures for Construction and Industry
- explain fall protection procedures and requirements, and explain the proper use of ladders and scaffolding
- explain the use of work permits and lockout/tagout procedures, understanding of assured equipment grounding conductor programs (GFCI), and explain the emergency procedures for trenching accidents
- identify the hazards of working around or on heavy equipment, proper rigging safety procedures and use of hand signals.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Program
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Rev. 10/2022
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Schedule NowDegree(s) / Certificates(s)
| Title | Local Bachelor's |
|---|---|
| Industrial Technology - A.A.S. Occupational Degree | - |
Career Outlook
Successful completion of Industrial Technology program may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations and annual median wages*.
| Construction Laborers Clean and prepare construction sites by removing debris and possible hazards; Load or unload building materials to be used in construction; Build or take apart bracing, scaffolding, and temporary structures; Follow construction plans and instructions from supervisors or more experienced workers |
$36,000 |
| Hazardous Materials Removal Workers Hazardous materials (hazmat) removal workers identify and dispose of harmful substances, such as asbestos, lead, mold, and radioactive waste. They also neutralize and clean up materials that are flammable, corrosive, or toxic. |
$43,900 |
| Industrial machinery mechanics and machinery maintenance workers Industrial machinery mechanics and machinery maintenance workers maintain and repair factory equipment and other industrial machinery, such as conveying systems, production machinery, and packaging equipment. Millwrights install, dismantle, repair, reassemble, and move machinery in factories, power plants, and construction sites. |
$52,860 |
| Industrial Designers Industrial designers develop the concepts for manufactured products, such as cars, home appliances, and toys. They combine art, business, and engineering to make products that people use every day. Industrial designers consider the function, aesthetics, production costs, and usability of products when developing new product concepts. |
$68,890 |
| Industrial Production Managers Industrial production managers oversee the daily operations of manufacturing and related plants. They coordinate, plan, and direct the activities used to create a wide range of goods, such as cars, computer equipment, or paper products. |
$105,480 |
Contact Information
Department Contact(s)
Faculty/Staff Contact(s)
| Name | Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Altman | Professor of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning | (928) 344-7749 | lee.altman@azwestern.edu |
| Teresa Livingston | Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director & Dean CTE Programs | (928) 344-7752 | Teresa.Livingston@azwestern.edu |