Industrial Systems Technology

The Industrial Systems Technology program is geared toward students who wish to gain employment as maintenance technicians in industrial settings.

Admission Cycle: Students may enter any semester, but some courses have prerequisites
Maximum Number Admitted Annually: 14

Program of Study

Students will study fundamentals of electricity and basic wiring methods. They will also study Programmable Logic Controllers and how they are used to control industrial equipment. Students study different welding processes including MIG and oxy-fuel systems. They will study heating and cooling systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and machine shop practice. Students will study mechanical drive systems including gears, belts and pulleys and chains and sprockets. Students learn to use a wide variety of hand and power tools including machine tools.

Careers Available

Maintenance Technicians are employed by small and large manufacturers to maintain manufacturing equipment, conveyors and plant infrastructure.

Recommended Courses and Skills

Good math skills.

Helpful Personal Attributes

Ability to work in a team environment, problem solving skills and mechanical aptitude.

Program Offerings

Program	Credential Level	Offered	Code
Industrial Systems Technology	Associate in Applied Science	Day	A50240
Industrial Systems Technology	Diploma	Day	D50240
Industrial Systems Technology - Advanced Automation & Robotics	Certificate	Day	C50240AR
Industrial Systems Technology - Machine Operator	Certificate	Day and Evening	C50240MO

Program Contact

If you would like additional information about the Industrial Systems Technology Program, contact Richard (Jeff) Perryman, Program Coordinator, at 336.757.3050 or jperryman@forsythtech.edu.