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Industrial Systems Technology
Manufacturing Technologies – Certificate of Achievement
The industrial systems technology certificate is a program
designed to provide training and technical job skills to students
seeking employment and/or skill upgrades as a technician
responsible for the support and maintenance of industrial
systems including computer-controlled electrical andmechanical
production equipment, material processing and handling
equipment, general maintenance, and facility support systems.
The program is competency-based, requiring students to
complete a variety of hands-on learning exercises ranging from
building and testing of equipment controls to troubleshooting of
advanced electronic and mechanical systems.
CertificateOutcomes
Students completing the certificatewill:
• Troubleshoot and repair components commonly used in
industrial operations.
• Practice safety in all aspects of task performance.
• Develop the ability to communicate technical issues.
General Education Requirements
Communications 3 credits
Human Relations 3 credits
Recommended: CE 201
Quantitative Reasoning 3 credits
Recommended: MATH 108 or higher
(Human Relations and Quantitative Reasoning skills may be
embedded in other required courses for a certificate rather than
required as specific general education courses.)
Total General Education Requirements 9 Credits
Emphasis Requirements
AIT 110 General Industrial Safety. ...................................1
DFT 110 Print Reading for Industry. .................................3
ELM 127 Introduction to AC Controls.................................3
ELM 129 Electric Motors and Drives...................................3
ELM 134 Programmable Logic Controllers I.......................3
ENRG 110 Basic Electricity...................................................3
Total Emphasis Requirements 16 Credits
Elective Requirements
Choose two courses from the following:
AC 121 Sheet Metal. .................................................... (3)
ELM 233 Introduction to Instrumentation...................... (3)
MT 109 Small Engine Operation and Maintenance....... (3)
MT 111 Pneumatic Systems.......................................... (2)
MT 160 Hydraulic Power............................................... (3)
MT 290 Internship in Mechanical Technology............(2-3)
WELD 101 Basic Metals..................................................... (3)
Total Elective Requirements 5-6 Credits
Total Certificate Requirements 30-31 Credits
Suggested Course Sequence
First Year Course # Title Credits
1st Semester
Elective Choose from list 3
Emphasis AIT 110 General Industrial Safety 1
Emphasis DFT 110 Print Reading for Industry 3
Emphasis ENRG 110 Basic Electricity 3
Quantitative Reasoning MATH 108 Math for Technicians 3
Total 13
2nd Semester
Elective Choose from list 2-3
Human Relations CE 201 Workplace Readiness 3
Emphasis ELM 127 Introduction to AC Controls 3
Communications ENG 107 Technical Communications I 3
Total 11-12
Second Year Course # Title Credits
3rd Semester
Emphasis ELM 129 Electric Motors & Drives 3
Emphasis ELM 134 Programmable Logic Controllers I 3
Total 6
Certificate Total 30-31