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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 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 programing of robotic welding equipment using defined parameters.
Programs
AAS in Industrial Technology
Recommended Program Map / Program Requirements
The recommended plan below meets the requirements to complete this program. For official requirements, visit the AWC Catalog. If the recommended classes listed below don’t fit your schedule or interests, you can take alternate classes.
Visit Academic Planning to get started on your personalized Academic Plan, or schedule an appointment with the Advising Office or with a Faculty Advisor.
First Semester: Fall
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFT 100 | AutoCAD 1 ‐ Drafting | 3 | Major Requirement |
| ECT 105 | Basic Electricity | 3 | Major Requirement |
| ENG 110 | Technical Writing | 3 | Major Requirement |
|
ENG 100 or ENG 101 or ENG 107 |
Introduction to Composition or Freshman Composition 1/GE |
3 | GE- Composition |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology/GE (recommended) | 3 | GE- Social and Behavioral Science |
| 15 |
Second Semester: Spring
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUT Elective | Select an automotive course | 3 | Major Requirement |
| TEC 165 | Employee and Occupational Safety | 3 | Major Requirement |
| WLD 104 | Techniques in Flux Core Arc Welding | 3 | Major Requirement |
| ENG 101 or ENG 107 | Freshman Composition 1/GE | 3 | GE- Composition |
| or | |||
| ENG 102 | Freshman Composition 2/GE | ||
| MAT 105 | Mathematics for Applied Sciences or higher level approved math | 3 | GE- Mathematics |
| 15 |
Third Semester: Fall
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elective | Select a course from (ACR, AUT, CET, CTM, DFT, ECT, MFG, SLR, TEC, WLD) | 3 | Departmental Requirement |
| Elective | Select a course from (ACR, AUT, CET, CTM, DFT, ECT, MFG, SLR, TEC, WLD) | 3 | Departmental Requirement |
| Elective | Select a course from (ACR, AUT, CET, CTM, DFT, ECT, MFG, SLR, TEC, WLD) | 3 | Departmental Requirement |
| SPC 215 | Public Speaking/GE (recommended) | 3 | GE- Additional Courses |
| ENV 101 | Environmental Science/GE (recommended) | 4 | GE- Physical and Biological Sciences |
| 16 |
Fourth Semester: Spring
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elective | Select a course from (ACR, AUT, CET, CTM, DFT, ECT, MFG, SLR, TEC, WLD) | 3 | Departmental Requirement |
| Elective | Select a course from (ACR, AUT, CET, CTM, DFT, ECT, MFG, SLR, TEC, WLD) | 3 | Departmental Requirement |
| Elective | Select a course from (ACR, AUT, CET, CTM, DFT, ECT, MFG, SLR, TEC, WLD) | 3 | Departmental Requirement |
| Elective | Select additional courses to meet the degree credit requirement | 2-7 | Elective |
| PHI 105 | Ethics/GE | 3 | GE- Humanities |
| 14 |
Career Overview & Job 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 |
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