Basic Industrial Work Skills

Certificate in Applied Science

24 Credit Hours

This certificate is designed to offer employability skills for the industrial environment and prepare the student for various entry-level positions at industrial and manufacturing work sites. Topics such as safety, communication, problem solving and computer use are introduced.

Major Requirements

EGT 106	Print Reading and Sketching	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course covers the interpretation of basic engineering drawings and sketching techniques for making multiview pictorial representations.Learn More

IDS 109	First Year Experience Seminar	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course introduces students to interdisciplinary thinking, academic integrity and the philosophy of the liberal arts and sciences education. Students develop skills to be academically successful: connecting to campus resources, improving information literacy and practicing integrative learning.Learn More Prerequisites RWR 100 (or equivalent) with a minimum grade of C or appropriate placement scores.

IET 223	Industrial Safety	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course involves safety fundamentals and their relationship to accident prevention. The importance of safe behavior through careful training of both employees and supervisors is stressed. A survey of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) is included. This course emphasizes hazard recognition and safety requirements for machining operation.Learn More

IMT 104	Schematics	2
Lec: 1 Lab: 3 Credit:2 This course covers the interpretation of mechanical, fluid power, and/or electrical schematics.Learn More

IMT 106	Fundamentals of Industrial Technology	3
Lec: 2.5 Lab: 1.5 Credit:3 This course is a study of basic industrial topics, including teamwork, blueprint reading, and problem solving in an integrated format.Learn More

IMT 160	Preventive Maintenance	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course covers preventive maintenance techniques, lubrication, bearing, mechanical troubleshooting and the use of computers in maintenance.Learn More

IMT 161	Mechanical Power Applications	4
Lec: 3 Lab: 3 Credit:4 This course covers mechanical transmission devices, including procedures for installation, removal and maintenance. Emphasis is placed on drive systems consisting of belts and pulleys, chains and sprockets, and gear drives used to transmit power.Learn More

QAT 110	Manufacturing Methods	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course introduces students to the theory and practices of fundamental production manufacturing methods.Learn More

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Admission into this program requires proof of high school graduation (or GED) and qualifying scores on SAT, ACT or the TTC placement test.