Industrial Technology

The Industrial Technology program is designed to prepare you for the modern industrial environment. In today's modern factories, CNC machines and automated equipment fabricate industrial and consumer products. To operate in the modern manufacturing facility requires highly trained individuals.

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SAMPLE CAREERS IN THIS FIELD
Industrial Technologist, CNC Technologist, Machinist, Quality Manager

DEGREES AVAILABLE
Associate of Applied Science, Technical Certificate, and short- term Certificate. NOTE: The number of credits required for a degree or certification is based on students who are program-ready and does not include non-academic skills courses. Availability of degrees varies by campus. Contact your campus of interest below for more information.

IVY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ACCELERATED WELDING PROGRAM

Welding jobs require a highly qualified individual with a specific skill set. Developed with the American Welding Society, the Welding Institute program will help you learn the skills you need and get certified to find a rewarding job. In as little as 8 months, students can earn numerous recognized welding certifications administered through AWS SENSE and American Society for Mechanical Engineers (ASME). This program is technology focused, with instruction and laboratory preparation in safety and OSHA requirements, welding process and equipment, welding metallurgy and welding codes and certifications, blueprint reading, and proper care and maintenance of welding equipment. Specific welding techniques such as Stick, MIG, TIG, FCAW, OFW, OFC, and PAC will also be covered.

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATES

Short-term certificates are sequences of technical and professional courses that are industry focused and designed for workforce preparation. They provide access to targeted, short-term training in a discipline, and completers may sit for specific certification exams. Courses in certificate programs also apply toward technical certificates and associate degree programs in the subject area.

Certificates currently offered in this field are:

Fluid Power (18 credits)
Completion of the Industrial Technology - Fluid Power Certificate leads to Fluid Power Certification, employment, and/or completion of an associate degree. Program and Employment Information

Heating and Air Conditioning (18 credits)
Completion of the Industrial Technology - Heating and Air Conditioning Certificate leads to preparation for the EPA Certification, employment, and/or completion of an associate degree. Program and Employment Information

Industrial Electrician (18 credits)
Completion of the Industrial Technology - Industrial Electrician Certificate leads to preparation for the National Electrical Code Certification for Licensed Electrician, employment, and/or completion of an associate degree. Program and Employment Information

Industrial Machining (18 credits)
Completion of the Industrial Technology - Industrial Machining Certificate leads to preparation for the NIMS Certification employment, and/or completion of an associate degree. Program and Employment Information

Structural Welding (18 credits)
Completion of the Industrial Technology - Structural Welding Certificate leads to preparation for the AWS Certification, employment, and/or completion of an associate degree. Program and Employment Information

TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
(Minimum of 31 credit hours)

The Technical Certificate in Industrial Technology can be earned on the way to acquiring the Associate of Applied Science degree. Many available jobs require advanced education beyond the high school diploma. Technical Certificate programs provide education in conceptual and technical skills for specific occupations. The program content is designed to develop competency in the comprehension of general and technical skills. Certificate programs require mastery of basic reading, writing, mathematical and quantitative skills. Program and Employment Information

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
(Minimum of 60 credit hours)

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree programs are two-year programs that prepare students for careers, career changes and career advancement. Students who need to take longer to complete the degree because of job or family obligations can take the program over a longer period of time. AAS programs may also prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions. These programs offer education in recognized technical areas and specialties with emphasis on analysis, synthesis and evaluation. The program content, which is approximately 30% general education and 70% professional/technical, provides depth and breadth in conceptual and professional/technical skills. The general education courses equip students with the problem solving, communications, scientific and mathematical skills to compete successfully in the job market. Professional/technical courses equip students with the skills to obtain employment and to advance in the workforce.