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. To learn more visit www.piedmontcc.edu/ist

Courses

Required Courses for Program AAS DIP CER
ACA 122 College Transfer Success ✔
BPR 111 Blueprint Reading ✔ ✔
CIS 110 Intro. To Computers ✔ ✔ ✔
COM 231 Public Speaking ✔
DFT 119 Basic CAD ✔ ✔
ELC 112 DC/AC Electricity ✔ ✔
ELC 113 Basic Wiring ✔ ✔
ELC 115 Industrial Wiring ✔
ELC 117 Motors and Controls ✔ ✔
ELC 128 Intro. To PLC ✔ ✔
ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry ✔ ✔
HUM Elective ✔
HYD 110 Hydraulics ✔ ✔ ✔
ISC 112 Industrial Safety ✔ ✔ ✔
ISC 170 Problem Solving Skills ✔ ✔
MAT 143 Quantitative Literacy ✔ ✔
MEC 111 Machine Processes ✔ ✔
MEC 130 Mechanisms ✔ ✔ ✔
MNT 110 Intro. To Maintenance ✔ ✔ ✔
WBL 115 Work-Based Learning Seminar I ✔
WBL 110 Work-Based Learning Exp I ✔
WLD 112 Basic Welding ✔ ✔
WLD 121 GMAW (Mig) OR ✔
WLD 131 GMAW (Tig) ✔
XXX Soc. Science Elective
Total Semester Hours Required for Degree 67 44 15

AAS = Associate in Applied Science
DIP = Diploma
CER= Certificate (Basic)
✔ Denotes required for degree completion

Outlook for Employment

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.

Mechanical Technicians
Maintenance Technicians

Process for Admissions

  • Submit a complete Application for Admission to the Office of Admissions.
  • Submit official transcript(s) of high school education and all post-high school course work to the Office of Admissions if requested. Office GED scores or transcript of courses for the Adult High School Diploma may be submitted in lieu of the high school transcript.
  • Complete the Admission Placement Test.
  • Diploma and certificate admission requirements may vary. Contact the Admissions Office for details.

Suggested Course Sequence - Full Time Student

Course# Course Name CL. LB. CLIN. CR.
FALL SEMESTER
ACA 122 College Transfer Success 0 2 0 1
MAT 143 Quantitative Literacy 2 2 0 3
ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry 3 0 0 3
MNT 110 Intro. To Maintenance 1 3 0 2
MEC 111 Machine Processes Elective 1 4 0 3
HUM Humanities 3 0 0 3
0 1 0 15
SPRING SEMESTER
WLD 112 Basic Welding 1 3 0 2
COM 231 Public Speaking 3 0 0 3
HYD 110 Hydraulics 2 2 0 3
MEC 130 Mechanisms 2 2 0 3
CIS 110 Intro. To Computers 2 3 0 3
10 9 0 14
SUMMER SEMESTER
ELC 117 Motors and Controls 2 6 0 4
WBL 111 Work-Based Learning Seminar I 0 0 10 1
WBL 115 Work-Based Learning Exp. I 1 0 0 1
3 6 10 6
FALL SEMESTER
ELC 113 Basic Wiring 2 6 0 4
ISC 170 Problem Solving Skills 3 0 0 3
ELC 115 Industrial Wiring 2 6 0 4
ELC 128 Intro. To PLC 2 3 0 3
BPR 111 Blueprint Reading 1 2 0 2
ISC 112 Industrial Safety 2 0 0 2
12 17 0 18
SPRING SEMESTER
ELC 112 DC/AC Electricity 3 6 0 5
DFT 119 Basic CAD 1 2 0 2
WLD 121 GMAW (Mig) OR 2 6 0 4
WLD 131 GMAW (Tig) 2 6 0 4
XXX Soc. Science Elective 3 0 0 3
9 14 0 14
44 57 0 67
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS REQUIRED FOR ASSOCIATES: 67