General Technology - Industrial Maintenance, AAS (AAS.GENET.IMM)

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Associate in Applied Science in General Technology

Industrial Maintenance Career Path

67-72 Credit Hours

The General Technology degree allows students to become multi-skilled technicians by creating an individualized plan to meet their career goals. Students complete the general education curriculum and coursework in at least two technical areas. The primary technical specialty consists of at least 21 credits from an approved degree, diploma, or technical certificate currently offered by the college. Students also complete a minimum of 12 credits in a secondary path with guidance from their faculty advisor.

This career path prepares students for a broad range of employment within the industrial maintenance field. Students gain a solid foundation in drive systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, piping systems, and machinery preventive and predictive maintenance. Students learn to install, maintain, and repair commercial or industrial machinery in buildings, process plants, or manufacturing settings.

Students can earn only one General Technology degree in a single career path.

Related Certificate

The following certificate will be completed as part of the primary technical specialty. Your faculty advisor or success coach can help to tailor your plan.

Industrial Mechanic Certificate (CAS.INDUME)

Part A - General Education Requirements

ENG 101 - English Composition I Credit: 3
REQ HUM Select from
Humanities
Credit: 3
REQ MAT Select from
Mathematics/Natural Sciences
Credit: 3
REQ SSC Select from
Behavioral/Social Sciences
Credit: 3
REQ GEN Select from
General Education
(CPT 101 or SPC 209 Recommended) Credit: 3

Total: 15

First Year Experience Requirement

EGR 110 - Introduction to Computer Environment Credit: 3 or
IDS 109 - First Year Experience Seminar Credit: 3

Total: 3

Part B - Primary Technical Specialty Requirements

IET 223 - Industrial Safety Credit: 3
IMT 106 - Fundamentals of Industrial Technology Credit: 3
IMT 115 - Industrial Schematics Credit: 3
IMT 127 - Industrial Pumps Credit: 3
IMT 131 - Hydraulics and Pneumatics Credit: 4
IMT 140 - Industrial Electricity Credit: 5
IMT 151 - Piping Systems Credit: 3
IMT 160 - Preventive Maintenance Credit: 3
IMT 161 - Mechanical Power Applications Credit: 4
IMT 163 - Problem Solving for Mechanical Applications Credit: 3
MGT 101 - Principles of Management Credit: 3

Total: 37

Part C - Secondary Technical Specialty

Students must complete at least 12 credit hours in a secondary specialty path. Your degree path may require more than 12 credit hours to complete the associate degree. Your academic advisor must approve all secondary studies. Common secondary paths include Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Automotive Technology, Business Administration, Commercial Truck Driving, Electrical Line Worker, Electrician: Automation, Construction and Industrial, Engineering Design Graphics, Industrial Maintenance, Machine Tool Technology, Mechatronics, and Welding Technology.

Total: 12-17

Admission Requirements

Admission into this program requires proof of high school graduation (or GED) and qualifying scores on SAT, ACT or the TTC placement test.