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Industrial Systems Technology

Curriculum Description

Industrial Systems Technology
Career Cluster:      Manufacturing
Pathway:               Maintenance, Installation, and Repair

Program Major    Industrial Systems Technology

Pathway Description
The Industrial Systems Technology curriculum is designed to prepare or upgrade individuals to safely service, maintain, repair, or install equipment.  Instruction includes theory and skill training needed for inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, and diagnosing industrial systems.

Students will learn multi-craft technical skills in print reading, mechanical systems maintenance, electricity, hydraulics/pneumatics, welding, machining or fabrication, and includes various diagnostic and repair procedures.  Practical application in these industrial systems will be emphasized and additional advanced course work may be offered.

Upon completion of this curriculum, graduates should be able to individually, or with a team, safely install, inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain industrial process and support equipment. Students will also be encouraged to develop their skills as life-long learners.

The following represents one way in which the diploma can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow the recommended curriculum model below should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success. (CTE-Y D50240P1)

Diploma

D50240 REVISED
NC CIP: 15.0499
Day
POS Approved: Fall 2016

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
BPR 111 Print Reading 1 2 0 2
ELC 112 DC/AC Electricity Requisite 3 6 0 5
ELC 113 Residential Wiring Requisite 2 6 0 4
MEC 111 Machine Processes I 1 4 0 3
Totals

Class Hours: 7
Lab/Shop Hours: 18
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 14

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
CIS 111 Basic PC Literacy Requisite 1 2 0 2
ELC 117 Motors and Controls Requisite 2 6 0 4
HYD 110 Hydraulics/Pneumatics I 2 3 0 3
ISC 112 Industrial Safety Requisite 2 0 0 2
MEC 130 Mechanisms 2 2 0 3
WLD 112 Basic Welding Processes 1 3 0 2
Totals

Class Hours: 10
Lab/Shop Hours: 16
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 16

Summer Term

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
ELC 128 Intro to PLC 2 3 0 3
ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry Comprehensive Articulation Agreement Universal General Education Transfer Component Global Distinction Requisite 3 0 0 3
MNT 110 Intro to Maint Procedures 1 3 0 2
Select one:
Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
MAT 110
OR		 Mathematical Measurement and Literacy Requisite 2 2 0 3
MAT 143 Quantitative Literacy Comprehensive Articulation Agreement Universal General Education Transfer Component Global Distinction Requisite (2) (2) (0) (3)
Totals

Class Hours: 8
Lab/Shop Hours: 8
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 11

Total Credit Hours: 41

Legend

  • : Comprehensive Articulation Agreement - This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.
  • : Local Requirement
  • : Instructional Service Agreement
  • : Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)
  • : Global Distinction
  • : Requisite(s)

Additional Information

**Hours will vary depending on course selection.

D50240 REVISED