Industrial Maintenance Technician degree program
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DCC's Workforce Services has developed an industrial maintenance training program that is focused to give results as quickly as possible. The pilot program was originally created to help Goodyear meet urgent workforce needs that were driven by tight deadlines. The resulting program has the flexibility to train individuals who have been promoted or hired as new maintenance employees, as well as existing craft personnel who may not be equipped with the numerous skills required to support today's high-technology equipment specifications.
The training effort includes the following elements: (1) Coverage of technical aspects of the training topic, (2) Coverage of safety aspects of the training topic, (3) Hands-on performance of the training topic with appropriate assessments, and (4) Performance acceptance, where trained students are given the chance to demonstrate new skills. |
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A major component to the program is the use of Allen Bradley trainers and simulators that have been designed to meet the rigorous requirements of the maintenance industry. Classroom and lab work centers around learning activity packets that contain lesson objectives and laboratory skills activities. The classes are conducted in a self-directed format. Course instructors are selected from industry and bring years of experience to the program.
| Industrial Maintenance program options include: | |
| AAS Degree | Power Seminars |
| Career Studies Certificate | Custom Delivery Options |
| For information of certificate and custom delivery options, please call DCC Workforce Services at 434-797-6437. | |
Course Description & Syllabus:
Technical Studies (Industrial Maintenance Technician) Associate of Applied Science Degree
Degree: AAS Degree in Technical Studies (Industrial Maintenance Technician)
Length: This program is intended for the part-time student. The length of time required to complete the program is variable.
Purpose: The program is designed to prepare the student to function as an industrial technician. It provides the student with the general, mechanical, and electrical knowledge necessary to function and advance in the industrial maintenance field.
Objectives: The program will prepare the student to function effectively as an industrial technician or serve in a supervisory position in an industrial setting.
Admissions Requirements: Students must meet the general admission requirements of the college. All students who are not proficient in communication and computation skills will be required to correct deficiencies through developmental courses.
Program Description: The program includes four educational components: namely, general education, technical foundations, content skills and knowledge, and work-based learning. The content skills and knowledge and work-based learning components are specific to the field of industrial maintenance.
Program Requirements: To receive the AAS degree, the student must complete a minimum of 69 credits with a grade point average of 2.0 or better.
| General Education | 18 CRS | ||
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Course
Prefix
And Number |
Course Title | Course Credits |
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| ENG 111 | English Composition I | 3 | |
| HUM 165 | Controversial Issues | 3 | |
| PSY 126 | Psychology for Business and Industry | 3 | |
| ECO 120 | Survey of Economics | 3 | |
| MTH 103 | Applied Technical Mathematics | 3 | |
| HLT/PED | Elective | 2 | |
| STD 100 | Orientation | 1 | |
| Technical Education | 18 CRS | ||
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Course
Prefix
And Number |
Course Title | Course Credits |
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| ITE 100 | Introduction to Information Systems | 3 | |
| ITE 101 | Introduction to Microcomputers | 1 | |
| ITE 116 | Survey of Computer Software Applications | 2 | |
| ENG 131 | Technical Report Writing | 3 | |
| BUS 209 | Continuous Quality Improvement | 3 | |
| IND 137 | Team Concepts and Problem Solving | 3 | |
| PHY 130 | Survey of Applied Physics | 3 | |
| Content Skills and Knowledge | 18 CRS | ||
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Course
Prefix
And Number |
Course Title | Course Credits |
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| IND 103 | Industrial Methods | 2 | |
| MAC 156 | Mechanics I | 3 | |
| MAC 161 | Basic Fluid Mechanics | 3 | |
| ELE 113 | Electricity I | 3 | |
| ELE 114 | Electricity II | 3 | |
| ELE 123 | Electrical Applications I | 2 | |
| ELE 124 | Electrical Applications II | 2 | |
| ELE 156 | Electrical Controls System | 3 | |
| ELE 216 | Industrial Electricity | 3 | |
| ELE 233 | Programmable Logic Control System | 3 | |
| Work-Based Learning | 18 CRS | ||
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Course
Prefix
And Number |
Course Title | Course Credits |
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| IND 190 | Coordinated Internship | 3 | |
| IND 290 | Coordinated Internship | 3 | |
Total minimum number of credits for an Associate in Applied
Science Degree in
Technical Studies (Industrial Maintenance Technician)
……...................................................…………………..69
Description of Courses
BUS 209 -- Continuous Quality Improvement (3 crs) Presents the different philosophies in Quality Control. Introduces students to Process Improvement, Team Development, Consensus Building, and Problem-Solving strategies. Identifies methods for Process Improvement in manufacturing and service organizations, including Statistical Process Control when used in the quality control function of business and industry.
ECO 120 -- Survey of Economics (3 crs) - Presents a broad overview of economic theory, history, development, and application. Introduces terms, definitions, policies, and philosophies of market economies. Provides some comparison with other economic systems. Includes some degree of exposure to microeconomic and macroeconomic concepts.
ELE 113 / 114 -- Electricity I - II (3 crs, 3 crs) - Teaches principles of electricity covering fundamentals, devices and components in both DC and AC circuits.
ELE 123 / 124 - Electrical Applications I -II (2 crs, 2 crs)
Provides laboratory and shop assignments/jobs as applied to fundamental principles of electricity with emphasis on measurements and evaluation of electrical components, devices and circuits. May require preparation of a report as an out-of-class activity.
ELE 156 -- Electrical Control Systems (3 crs) - Includes troubleshooting and servicing electrical controls, electric motors, motor controls, motor starters, relays, overload, instruments, and control circuits. May include preparation of a report as an out-of-class activity.
ELE 216 -- Industrial Electricity (3 crs)- Studies rotating devices, single phase and polyphase distribution, magnetic devices, circuits and systems for industrial applications.
ELE 233 -- Programmable Logic Control Systems (3 crs) - Teaches operating and programming of programmable logic controllers. Covers analog and digital interfacing and communication schemes as they apply to systems.
ENG 111--College Composition I - (3 crs) - Develops writing ability for study, work, and other areas of writing based on experience, observation, research, and reading of selected literature. Guides students in learning writing as a process: understanding audience and purpose, exploring ideas and information, composing revision, and editing. Supports writing by integrating, composing, revising, and editing. Supports writing by integrating experiences in thinking, reading, listening, and speaking.
ENG 131 -- Technical Writing (3 crs) - Offers a review of organizational skills including paragraph writing and basic forms of technical communications, various forms of business correspondence, and basic procedures for research writing. Includes instruction and practice in oral communications skills.
HUM 165--Controversial Issues (3 crs) - Introduces students to selected issues in contemporary American culture. Includes topic areas ranging from welfare reform, economic development, privacy, environmental protection and conservation, evolution vs. creation, to family values and special interest lobbying in our state and national governments. Focuses on the development of the student's critical thinking skills by analyzing, evaluating, and reflecting on opposing sides of the same issue as expressed by public leaders, special groups and academicians.
IND 103 -- Industrial Methods (2 crs) - Covers theoretical knowledge necessary for familiarization with common hand tools, common power tools, measuring tools and techniques, fastening components and procedures, grinding operations, metal cutting operations, and other miscellaneous tasks.
IND 137 -- Team Concepts and Problem Solving (3 crs) - Studies team concepts and problem solving techniques to assist project teams in improving quality and productivity. Provides knowledge of how to work as a team, plan and conduct good meetings, manage logistics and details, gather useful data, communicate the results, and implement changes.
IND 190 / IND 290 -- Coordinated Internship ( 3 crs, 3 crs) - Supervised on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the College.
ITE 100 Introduction to Information Systems ( 3- 4 crs) - Covers the fundamentals of computers and computing and topics that include impact of computers on society, ethical issues, and terminology. Provides discussion about available hardware and software as well as their application. Lecture 3-4 hours. Laboratory 0-2 hours. Total 2-5 hours per week.
ITE 101 Introduction to Microcomputers ( 1- 2 crs) - Examines concepts and terminology related to microcomputers and introduces specific uses of microcomputers. Lecture 1-2 hours per week.
ITE 116 -- Survey of Computer Software Applications (2 crs) - Review current business software applications for microcomputers emphasizing comparison of a variety of software packages. Provides experience with multiple operating system commands, database, spreadsheet, and word processing programs. Lecture 1-2 hours per week.
MAC 156 -- Mechanisms I (3 crs) - Teaches techniques for disassembly, inspection, alignment and reassembly of industrial machinery. Includes hands-on activities involving alignment of motor and pump shaft; tension of multi-belt sheaves; and the setting of end play and backlash in a gear box. Includes instruction on bearings involving the proper assembly and disassembly.
MEC 161 -- Basic Fluid Mechanics-Hydraulics/Pneumatics (3 crs) - Introduces theory, operation and maintenance of hydraulic/pneumatics devices and systems. Emphasizes the properties of fluids, fluid flow, fluid statics, and the application of Bernoulis equation.
MTH 103 -- Applied Technical Mathematics I (3 crs) - Presents a review of arithmetic, elements of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. Directs applications to specialty areas.
PHY 130 -- Survey of Applied Physics (3 crs.) - Surveys topics such as heat, electricity, and light with emphasis on practical applications.
PSY 126 -- Psychology for Business and Industry (3 crs) - Focuses on the application of psychology to interpersonal relations and the working environment. Includes topics such as group dynamics, motivation, employee-employer relationship, interpersonal communications and techniques for selection and supervision of personnel.
STD 100 -- Orientation (1 crs) - Assists students in transition to colleges. Provides overviews of college policies, procedures, curricular offerings. Encourages contacts with other students and staff. Assists students toward college success through information regarding effective study habits, career and academic planning, and other college resources available to students. May include English and math placement testing. Strongly recommended for beginning students. Required for graduation.