Associate in Applied Science in General Technology
Industrial Maintenance Career Path
67-72 Credit Hours
The General Technology major allows students to select coursework necessary to become multi-skilled technicians. In addition to completing the college’s core curriculum, students also complete coursework in at least two technical areas. The following is an example of a career path available. The secondary paths may be substituted for courses in other programs’ primary paths. Interested students should talk with their advisors.
This program prepares students for a broad range of employment within the industrial maintenance field. The program is designed to develop multi-skilled technicians who install, maintain and repair commercial or industrial machinery in buildings, process plants or manufacturing settings. The mechanical primary path provides a solid foundation in drive systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, piping systems and machinery preventive and predictive maintenance. Students also choose a secondary path in a technical field, including air conditioning and refrigeration, welding, industrial electrical and automation controls, or machine tool technology. Students should meet with an advisor for more information.
Students can earn only one General Technology degree in a single career path.
