Industrial Systems Technician

Explore Catalog Search Courses 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.

What Will I Learn?

The Industrial Systems Technology program prepares students to service, maintain, repair or install equipment for a wide range of industries. Students will explore areas like electronics, safety and mechanical maintenance fundamentals.

What Can I Do with This Course of Study?

Upon completion of this curriculum, graduates should be able to individually, or with a team, safely install, inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain industrial process and support equipment. Students will also be encouraged to develop their skills as life-long learners.

1 Industrial Systems Technician Degree Plan

Semester 1

• IMCHN 1302 - Print Reading for Machining Trades • MCHN 1438 - Basic Machine Shop I • MCHN 1425 - Millwright I • ENGL - Communication ♦

Semester 2

• MCHN 1429 - Millwright II • MCHN 1454 - Intermediate Machining II • MCHN 2403 - Fundamentals of Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) Machine Controls • SPCH - Oral Communication ♦

Semester 3

• MCHN 2405 - Millwright III • MCHN 2434 - Operation of CNC Machining Centers • SBS/HIST/GOVT PS ♦ • Creative Arts/Language, Philosophy and Culture ♦

Semester 4

• HYDR 1345 - Hydraulics and Pneumatics • WLDG 1323 - Welding Safety, Tools, and Equipment • PFPB 1350 - Plumbing and Pipefitting Equipment and Safety • MCHN 2381 - Cooperative Education - Machine Tool Technology/Machinist • MCHN 2407 - Millwright IV • MCHN 2412 - Millwright V • Life and Physical Sciences/Mathematics#

NOTE: To be eligible for a program related internship a student must have completed 25 credit hours of program-specific courses and have a 2.5 GPA and/or by approval of Division Chair. # Students should plan to take the capstone course in their last semester and should speak with their advisor prior to registering for the final semester. ♦ Core curriculum course.

AAS: Industrial Systems Technician

Foundations: These are the courses students need in order to progress in their career/college pathway, as they either provide a certificate or lay the groundwork for moving to the next set of courses. Course Course Title Counts Toward Certificate

2 MCHN 1302 Print Reading for MW1 Machining Trades MCHN 1438 Basic Machine Shop I MCHN 1425 Millwright I MW1 ENGL 1301 Composition

Knowledge Building: These courses further the students' knowledge in the area of study and increase their preparation for the degree completion. Course Course Title Counts Toward Certificate MCHN 1429 Millwright II MW1 MCHN 1454 Intermediate Machining II MCHN 2403 Fundamentals of Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) MCHN 2405 Millwright III MW1 CREATIVE ARTS/LPC Suggested: ARCH 1311 SPCH Suggested: SPCH 1321

MC1: Certificate of Completion — Industrial Systems, Millwright

Completion: These are the courses the student needs to complete the certificate. Course Course Title Counts Toward Certificate HYDR 1345 Hydraulics and MW1 Pneumatics WLDG 1323 or Welding Safety, Tools, MW1 (WLDG or PFPB

PFPB 1350 or and Equipment only)

MCHN 2381

3 MCHN 2407 Millwright IV MW1 MCHN 2412 Millwright V MW1

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Contact Info

John Elliott

Division Chair, Industrial Studies / FT Faculty – Welding [email protected]

281.425.6801 Contact an Advisor/Counselor