Industrial Systems Technology: Industrial Automation (CPCC)

Intended Program Outcomes:

This one-year career pathway certificate is intended to prepare students for entry-level employment in the automated control of modern industrial equipment. All classes successfully completed can be applied to the Industrial Systems Technology AAS degree. Students who successfully complete this certificate will have demonstrated the following:

Familiarly with a variety of industrial systems
Understanding of automated control of industrial systems
Ability to apply PLC’s and process controls skills and knowledge in a variety of industrial settings

All courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.

Term 1

IST 157 - Preventative Maintenance Management Credits - 3
IST 162 - Industrial Hydraulic Systems Credits - 3
IST 109 - Introduction to Industrial Systems Technology Credits - 2
IST 121 - Mechanical Drive Systems Credits - 2
IST 141 - Electrical Fundamentals for non-Electricians Credits - 4
IST 151 - Industrial Shop Practices Credits - 4

Term 1 Total: 18

Term 2

IST 125 - Bearing and Lubrication Systems Credits - 2
IST 145 - Electric Motor and Controls Troubleshooting Credits - 3
IST 147 - Programmable Logic Controllers I Credits - 3

Term 2 Total: 8

Term 3

DRF 111 - Industrial Print Reading Credits - 2
IST 131 - Industrial Safety Credits - 2
IST 247 - Programmable Logic Controllers II Credits - 3
IST 261 - Automated Material Handling Credits - 3
IST 267 - Process Control and Instrumentation Credits - 3