Industrial Technology/Technician

About The Course

Courses in Industrial Technology or Industrial Technician programs are designed to prepare students for careers in various industrial sectors where they play crucial roles in manufacturing, production, quality assurance, and maintenance. These programs typically emphasize practical skills and technical knowledge needed to operate and maintain industrial equipment and systems. Here’s an overview of what you can expect from an Industrial Technology/Technician course:

Curriculum Topics:

1. Industrial Processes and Systems:
   • Study of manufacturing processes such as machining, welding, casting, molding, and assembly.
   • Understanding of industrial systems including automation, robotics, and computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM).
2. Industrial Safety and Quality Control:
   • Principles and practices of occupational safety and health in industrial environments.
   • Quality assurance techniques, statistical process control (SPC), Six Sigma principles.
3. Mechanical and Electrical Systems:
   • Basics of mechanical systems, including machinery operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
   • Fundamentals of electrical systems, circuits, motors, controls, and PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) programming.