Industrial Technology
A.A.S. - Occupational Degree
This program provides courses in the industrial technology subject areas as well as required general education courses to prepare students to transfer to a university.
Program Purpose
Graduates will demonstrate (1) basic knowledge in industrial technology that will prepare them to obtain an entry-level position within the field and (2) critical thinking skills in AWC General Education focus areas. The program will prepare the individual for entry level employment in a broad range of career fields. Students are instructed in the processes and practices involved in the areas of industrial graphics, technical writing, robotic welding applications, and occupational safety. Competencies related to critical thinking skills in AWC General Education focus areas are embedded.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of welder certification requirements for industry.
- Explain and identify the various signs, signals, barricades, markers, and tags used on a job site and proper housekeeping procedures for Construction and Industry.
- Demonstrate technical skills to communicate CAD drafting concepts using drawing and editing commands, basic object commands, layers, and drawing construction tools.
- Demonstrate mastery of basic programing of robotic welding equipment using defined parameters.
- Write documents using standard sentence structure, usage, and spelling.
Program Map
Recommended Program Map / Program Requirements
The recommended plan below meets the requirements to complete this program. For official requirements, visit the AWC Catalog. If the recommended classes listed below don’t fit your schedule or interests, you can take alternate classes.
To get started on your personalized Academic Plan, visit the Academic Planning page or schedule an appointment to meet with an advisor.
First Semester: Fall
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFT 100 | AutoCAD 1 ‐ Drafting | 3 | Major Requirement |
| ECT 105 | Basic Electricity | 3 | Major Requirement |
| ENG 110 | Technical Writing | 3 | Major Requirement |
|
ENG 100 or ENG 101 or ENG 107 |
Introduction to Composition or Freshman Composition 1/GE |
3 | GE- Composition |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology/GE (recommended) | 3 | GE- Social and Behavioral Science |
| 15 |
Second Semester: Spring
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUT Elective | Select an automotive course | 3 | Major Requirement |
| TEC 165 | Employee and Occupational Safety | 3 | Major Requirement |
| WLD 104 | Techniques in Flux Core Arc Welding | 3 | Major Requirement |
| ENG 101 or ENG 107 | Freshman Composition 1/GE | 3 | GE- Composition |
| or | |||
| ENG 102 | Freshman Composition 2/GE | ||
| MAT 105 | Mathematics for Applied Sciences or higher level approved math | 3 | GE- Mathematics |
| 15 |
Third Semester: Fall
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elective | Select a course from (ACR, AUT, CTM, DFT, ECT, MFG, PCT, SLR, TEC, WLD) | 3 | Departmental Requirement |
| Elective | Select a course from (ACR, AUT, CTM, DFT, ECT, MFG, PCT, SLR, TEC, WLD) | 3 | Departmental Requirement |
| Elective | Select a course from (ACR, AUT, CTM, DFT, ECT, MFG, PCT, SLR, TEC, WLD) | 3 | Departmental Requirement |
| SPC 215 | Public Speaking/GE (recommended) | 3 | GE- Additional Courses |
| ENV 101 | Environmental Science/GE (recommended) | 4 | GE- Physical and Biological Sciences |
| 16 |
Fourth Semester: Spring
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elective | Select a course from (ACR, AUT, CTM, DFT, ECT, MFG, PCT, SLR, TEC, WLD) | 3 | Departmental Requirement |
| Elective | Select a course from (ACR, AUT, CTM, DFT, ECT, MFG, PCT, SLR, TEC, WLD) | 3 | Departmental Requirement |
| Elective | Select a course from (ACR, AUT, CTM, DFT, ECT, MFG, PCT, SLR, TEC, WLD) | 3 | Departmental Requirement |
| Elective | Select additional courses to meet the degree credit requirement | 2-7 | Elective |
| PHI 105 | Ethics/GE | 3 | GE- Humanities |
| 14 |