General Technology

Associate in Occupational Technology
Industrial Maintenance Mechanics Course Display Career Path

The Industrial Maintenance Mechanics Program prepares students for employment in industrial equipment maintenance. In addition to the College's core curriculum, students complete course work in at least two technical areas. The following is an example of a career path available. Interested students should talk with their advisors.

For entry into this program, the student must be ahigh school graduate or possess a GED and take the College's placement test or meet the College's SAT or ACT requirements.

Recommended Sequence of Courses

Core Curriculum

 

Introduction to Computers

3

 or

Introduction to Computer Environment

3

 

English Composition I

3

 

Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry I

3

 

Public Speaking

3

 or

Interpersonal Communication

3

 

ELE SSC   Select one course from Behavior and Social Sciences Electives

3

 

ELE HUM   Select one course from Humanities Electives

3


Total 18

Primary Path

 

Introductory Building Maintenance

5

 

AC/DC Circuits I

4

 

Mechanical Sketching

2

 

Drive Systems

2

 

Pumps

2

 

Hydraulics and Pneumatics

4

 

Piping Systems

3

 

Preventive Maintenance

3

 

Problem Solving for Mechanical Applications

3

Total 28

Secondary Path

Select one group of courses from Secondary Path options, minimum of 12 credit hours:

Welding

 

Arc Welding I

4

 

Gas Metal Arc Welding Ferrous I

4

 

Inert Gas Welding Ferrous

4

Total 12

Electrical and Automated Technology

 

AC/DC Circuits II

4

 

Motor Controls I

4

 

AC/DC Machines with Electrical Codes

4

Total 12

Machine Tool

 

Machine Tool Theory I

3

 

Machine Tool Practice I

4

 

Metals and Heat Treatment

3

 

Precision Measurements

2

Total 12

Additional Requirements

Select one group of courses from Additional Requirements (match to Secondary Path group), minimum of five credit hours:

Welding

 

Welding Safety and Health

1

 

Weld Quality

2

 

Welding Metallurgy

2

Total 5

Electrical and Automated Technology

 

Industrial Computer Techniques

2

 

Programmable Controllers

3

Total 5

Machine Tool Technology

 

Machine Tool Theory II

3

 

Machine Tool Practice II

4

Total 7