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 |
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