Modern industry depends upon individuals with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to keep production running smoothly and efficiently. Individuals who possess the technical skills necessary to maintain industrial equipment are in high demand and are well compensated. The Associate in Applied Science degree program in Industrial Maintenance Technology (INT) provides students with both theoretical and practical learning experiences which, in turn, provide INT Program graduates with the technical skills necessary for employment in a variety of industrial settings. More specifically, the purposes of the INT Program follow are to enable students to obtain immediate entry to industrial and manufacturing settings locally, statewide, and regionally; to provide the local industrial manufacturing community with highly skilled industrial maintenance technicians that are able to setup, install, maintain, and troubleshoot industrial equipment and systems; and to supplement the supply of skilled workers in the College’s service area by offering short-term training opportunities which are components of, or are related to, industrial maintenance technology.
Awards Offered: Associate in Applied Science Certificate
Career Outlook: Employment of industrial machinery mechanics, machinery maintenance workers, and millwrights is projected to grow 16 percent from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations. Employment growth will vary by occupation.
• Employment of industrial machinery mechanics is projected to grow 18 percent from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations. The increased adoption of sophisticated manufacturing machinery will require more mechanics to keep machines in good working order.
• Employment of machinery maintenance workers is projected to grow 8 percent from 2014 to 2024, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Increased automation, including the use of many computer-controlled machines in factories and manufacturing plants, should raise the demand for machinery maintenance workers in order to keep the machines operating well.
• Employment of millwrights is projected to grow 15 percent from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations. The increased use of machinery in manufacturing will require millwrights to install and disassemble this equipment, as well as perform some repair work on it.
SEMESTER HOUR (SH) DISTRIBUTION DEGREE REQUIREMENTS BY ACADEMIC AREA*:
(4 Semesters, Degree SH Total: 69)
Area I: Written Composition: 3 SH
Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts: 6 SH
Area III: Natural Sciences & Math: 3 SH
Area IV: History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences: 3 SH
Area V: Additional General Education Courses, Major Courses and Electives: 54 SH
SEMESTER HOUR (SH) DISTRIBUTION CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS BY ACADEMIC AREA*:
(4 Semesters, Certificate SH Total: 50)
Area I: Written Composition: 3 SH
Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts: 0 SH
Area III: Natural Sciences & Math: 3 SH
Area IV: History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences: 0 SH
Area V: Additional General Education Courses, Major Courses and Electives: 44 SH
ASSOCIATE DEGREE SAMPLE PLAN*:
Semester 1
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| INT 104 | 3 |
| INT 112 | 3 |
| INT 117 | 3 |
| INT 119 | 3 |
| ORI 101 | 2 |
| WKO 101 | 1 |
| Total Semester Hours | 15 |
Semester 2
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| INT 118 | 3 |
| INT 121 | 3 |
| INT 126 | 3 |
| INT 127 | 3 |
| CIS 146 | 3 |
| ENG 101 | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 18 |
Semester 3 (Summer)
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| INT 101 | 3 |
| INT 103 | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 6 |
Semester 4
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| INT 113 | 3 |
| INT 213 | 3 |
| INT 284 | 3 |
| INT 288 | 3 |
| SPH 107 | 3 |
| PSY 200 | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 18 |
Semester 5
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| INT 134 | 3 |
| INT 222 | 3 |
| MTH 116 | 3 |
| PHL 206 | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 12 |
For Additional Information Contact: Dale Moore, Lead IMT Instructor at 334-876-9409 or email at: dale.moore@wccs.edu