Industries rely on skilled industrial maintenance technicians to keep machinery and equipment running. The Industrial Systems Technology Associate in Applied Science Degree Pathway is designed for the student who wishes to prepare for a career as an industrial systems technician.
An industrial systems technician is a skilled professional responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of industrial equipment and systems. These systems can include a wide range of machinery and technology used in manufacturing and production environments. The role involves a combination of machanical, electrical, robotic, and sometimes electronic expertise to ensure that all equipment operates efficiently and safely.
The program offers instruction in industrial systems technology providing background skills in several areas of industrial maintenance:
- Industrial Safety
- Basic Electricity/Electronics
- Commercial/Industry Wiring
- PLC
- Hydraulics and Pneumatics
- Robot Maintenance
- Industrial Mechanics
- Indutrial Motor Controls
- Environmental Controls
- Welding
Earn an Industry Recognized Credential!
- MC3 Precision Measurement Instrument Certification
- National Career Readiness Certificate
- OSHA 10 Hour General Industry
- Certified Electronic Technician (CET) by ETA
- Manufacturing Skills Stards Council Safety and Quality Practices and Measurement Certifications
Job Outlook for Industrial Systems Technology
The average salary for an industrial technician is $68,000-$98,000 per year. Positions are expected to increase 3.1 percent through 2030. Within a 60-mile radius of Snead State, 392 unique job postings for industial technicians were available from January 2023-April 2024. Industries employing industrial technicians include:
- Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing
- Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
- Animal Slaughtering and Processing
- Plastics Product Manufacturing
- Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
- Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing
Apprenticeship Program
Earn while you learn! Snead State partners with local industries to offer opportunities for students to work in the Industrial Systems Technology field and earn a salary while gaining hands-on experience related to their degree.
To be eligible for the apprenticeship program, students must enroll into the College with a major in Industrial Systems Technology. They can apply for the program, and they will be notified when partner companies have job vacancies. Once hired by the company as an apprentice, the student will attend college while working in the industrial systems field.
Master Schedule for Associate in Applied Science
Below is the recommended schedule for students pursuing an Industrial Systems Technology AAS degree. Following the master schedule will ensure degree completion within two academic years. Because courses aren’t offered every semester, it’s important for students to follow the recommended schedule to stay on track for completion.
Required Academic Hours: 15-16
Required Core Hours: 53
Total Degree Hours: 68-69
Fall First-Year Students
| COURSE TYPE | COURSE NAME | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| Core | INT 261 MSSC Safety Course | 3 |
| Core | INT 114 Basic Electricity | 3 |
| Core | ELT 118 Commercial/Industrial Wiring I | 3 |
| Academic | ANT, ECO, GEO 100, HIS, POL, SOC | 3 |
| Academic | MTH 100, 110, 112, 113, 116, or 125 | 3 |
Spring First-Year Students
| COURSE TYPE | COURSE NAME | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| Core | INT 113 Industrial Motor Control I | 3 |
| Core | INT 118 Fund of Ind Hydraulics & Pneumatics | 3 |
| Core | INT 262 Quality Practices and Measurement | 3 |
| Core | CIS 146 Computer Applications | 3 |
| Academic | AST, BIO, CHM, GEO 101, MTH 100, PHS, or PHY | 3-4 |
Summer First-Year Students
| COURSE TYPE | COURSE NAME | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| Core | WDT 108 SMAW Fillet/OFC | 3 |
| Core | IAT 201 Quality Technician Fundamentals | 2 |
| Core | INT 184 Introduction to PLCs | 3 |
Fall Second-Year Students
| COURSE TYPE | COURSE NAME | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| Core | INT 139 Introduction to Robotic Programming | 3 |
| Core | INT 117 Principles of Industrial Mechanics | 3 |
| Core | INT 211 Industrial Motors II | 3 |
| Core | INT 284 Advanced Programmable Controllers | 3 |
| Academic | ENG 101 | 3 |
Spring Second-Year Students
| COURSE TYPE | COURSE NAME | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| Core | INT 218 Special Lab in Hydraulics & Pneumatics | 2 |
| Core | WKO 106 Workplace Skills | 1 |
| Core | INT 128 Principles of Industrial and Environmental Controls | 3 |
| Core | INT 254 Robot Maintenance Troubleshooting | 3 |
| Academic | Hum/Fine Arts – ART, FRN, HUM, MUS, PHL, THR | 3 |
Master Schedule for Certificate
Below is the recommended schedule for students pursuing an Industrial Systems Technology certificate. Following the master schedule will ensure completion within one academic year. Because courses aren’t offered every semester, it’s important for students to follow the recommended schedule to stay on track for completion.
Required Academic Hours: 6
Required Core Hours: 27
Total Degree Hours: 33
Fall First-Year Students
| COURSE TYPE | COURSE NAME | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| Core | INT 139 Introduction to Robotic Programming | 3 |
| Core | ELT 118 Commercial/Industrial Wiring I | 3 |
| Core | INT 114 Basic Electricity | 3 |
| Core | INT 261 MSSC Safety Course | 3 |
| Academic | ENG 101 | 3 |
| Academic | MTH 100, 110, 112, 113, 116, or 125 | 3 |
Spring First-Year Students
| COURSE TYPE | COURSE NAME | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| Core | INT 118 Fund of Ind Hydraulics and Pneumatics | 3 |
| Core | INT 262 Quality Practices and Measurement | 3 |
| Core | One Elective in Industrial Systems Technology | 3 |
Summer First-Year Students
| COURSE TYPE | COURSE NAME | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| Core | WDT 108 SMAW Fillet/OFC | 3 |
| Core | INT 184 Introduction to PLCs | 3 |
Other Credentials
Within the Industrial Systems Technology pathway, student can ear short-term certificates as they pursue their Associate in Applied Science degree. Short-term certificates include Automation, which can be completed within one semester (15 credit hours), Basic Electricity, which can be completed within two semesters (15 credit hours), and Industrial Systems Technology, which can be completed in two semesters (21 credit hours).
For More Information
For more information about the Industrial Systems Technology AAS degree or certificate, contact Dr. Todd Freshwater at todd.freshwater@snead.edu or (256) 840-4212.