Industrial and Electrical Systems
Even the finest of machinery needs maintenance and repair. The Industrial Systems Technology program at MGTC prepares its students for the installation, maintenance, and repair of these production system machines and components in industrial facilities.
Students develop skills in many areas of Industrial Systems Technology including: Electronics, industrial wiring, motors and controls, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), instrumentation, fluid power, mechanical, pumps and piping, computers, hydraulic, and programmable logic controls. Graduates of the program receive an Industrial Systems technology diploma. Day, evening, and some online courses are available.
Job Outlook:
Graduates of the Industrial Systems Technology program are prepared for careers as an Industrial Systems technician, electrician, or mechanic. Some of our students work in the Maintenance departments at many government, production, industrial, and manufacturing and maintenance facilities in the Middle Georgia area. Entry-level salaries for the Middle Georgia area range from $25,000 - $33,000.
Diploma Programs
- Electrical Control Systems
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The Electrical Control Systems program is designed to prepare students for employment in a variety of positions within the industrial production equipment electrical maintenance field. THe program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to retrain or upgrade present knowledge and skills. Graduates of the program receive an Electrical Control Systems Diploma which qualifies them for employment as industrial electricians or industrial control technicians.
Course # Course Title Credit Hours Essential General Core Courses 13 ENG 101 English 5 MAT 103 Algebraic Concepts 5 EMP 100 Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development 3 Essential Fundamental Technical Courses 17 IFC 100 Industrial Maintenance Safety Procedures 2 IFC 101 Direct Current Circuits I 4 IFC 102 Alternating Current I 4 IFC 103 Solid State Devices I 4 SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers 3 Essential Specific Technical Courses 48 IDS 101 Industrial Computer Applications 5 IDS 103 Industrial Wiring 6 IDS 105 DC and AC Motors 3 IDS 110 Fundamentals of Motor Controls 3 IDS 113 Magnetic Starters and Braking 3 IDS 115 Two-Wire Control Circuits 2 IDS 121 Advanced Motor Control 3 IDS 131 Variable Speed Motor Control 3 IDS 141 Basic Industrial PLC's 6 IDS 209 Industrial Instrumentation 6 XXX *** Electives 3 Total Hours required for Graduation 78 - Industrial Mechanical Systems
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The Industrial Mechanical Systems program provides instruction to prepare students for employment in a variety of positions within the industrial production equipment minutemen field. The program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to retrain or upgrade present knowledge and skills. Graduates of the program receive a Industrial Mechanical Systems systems diploma which qualifies them for employment as industrial millwright or industrial maintenance mechanics.
Course # Course Title Credit Hours Essential General Core Courses 13 ENG 101 English 5 MAT 103 Algebraic Concepts 5 EMP 100 Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development 3 Essential Fundamental Technical Courses 13 IFC 100 Industrial Maintenance Safety Procedures 2 IFC 101 Direct Current Circuits I 4 IFC 102 Alternating Current I 4 SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers 3 Essential Specific Technical Courses 47 ACT 100 Refrigeration Fundamentals 4 MCH 109 Lathe Operations I 7 MCH 115 Mill Operations I 7 IDS 215 Industrial Mechanics 6 IDS 221 Industrial Fluidpower 7 IDS 231 Pumps and Piping Systems 2 IDS 241 Maintenance for Reliability 7 WLD 133 Metal Welding and Cutting 3 XXX *** Electives 4 Total Hours required for Graduation 73 - Industrial Systems Technology
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The industrial Systems Technology Diploma Program is designed for the student who wants to prepare for a career as an Industrial Systems technician/electrician. THe program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunity to retain or upgrade present knowledge and skills. The diploma program teaches skills in Industrial Systems Technology providing background skills ins several areas of industrial wiring, motors, controls, PLC's instrumentation, fluidpower, mechanical pumps and piping, and computers. Graduates of the program receive and INdustrial Systems Technology diploma which qualifies them for employment as Industrial Electricians or Industrial Systems Technicians or I and E Technicians.
Course # Course Title Credit Hours Essential General Core Courses 13 ENG 101 English 5 MAT 103 Algebraic Concepts 5 EMP 100 Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development 3 Essential Fundamental Technical Courses 17 IFC 100 Industrial Maintenance Safety Procedures 2 IFC 101 Direct Current Circuits I 4 IFC 102 Alternating Current I 4 IFC 103 Solid State Devices I 4 SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers 3 Essential Specific Technical Courses 60 IDS 101 Industrial Computer Applications 5 IDS 103 Industrial Wiring 6 IDS 105 DC and AC Motors 3 IDS 110 Fundamentals of Motor Controls 3 IDS 113 Magnetic Starters and Braking 3 IDS 115 Two-Wire Control Circuits 2 IDS 121 Advanced Motor Controls 2 IDS 131 Variable Speed Motor Control 3 IDS 141 Basic Industrial PLC's 6 IDS 142 Industrial PLC's II 6 IDS 209 Industrial Instrumentation 6 IDS 215 Industrial Mechanics 6 IDS 221 Industrial Fluidpower 7 IDS 231 Pumps and Piping Systems 2 Total Hours required for Graduation 90
Technical Certificates of Credit
- Electro-Mechanical Technician
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The purpose of the Electromechanical Technician Technical Certificate is to offer industrial-related mechanical and electrical training to employees. This program includes instruction in safety procedures, motor controls and industrial applications of the National Electric Code, among other course work and is designed for plant maintenance personnel to enhance existing mechanical and electrical skills.
Course # Course Title Credit Hours IDS 105 DC and AC Motors 3 IDS 110 Fundamentals of Motor Controls 3 IDS 115 Two-Wire Control Circuits 2 IDS 215 Industrial Mechanics 6 IDS 221 Industrial Fluid Power 7 IFC 101 Direct Current Circuits I 4 IFC 102 Alternating Current I 4 Total Hours required for Graduation 29 - Industrial Fluid Technician
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The Industrial Fluid Power Technician Technical Certificate of Credit program is desiged to prepare students for emplyment in today's industrial setting. This pramgram provides learning opportunities in the following: industrial safety, industrial mechanics, industrial hydraulics, industrial pneumatics, and pumps and piping systems.
Course # Course Title Credit Hours IFC 100 Industrial Safety Procedures 2 IDS 215 Industrial Mechanics 6 IDS 221 Industrial Fluid Power 7 IDS 231 Pumps and Piping Systems 2 Total Hours required for Graduation 17 - Industrial Motor Control Technician
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The Industrial Motor Control Technician Technical Certificate is designed to offer industrial motor controls training. This program provides instruction in DC and AC motors, basic and advanced motor controls, and variable speed drives.
Course # Course Title Credit Hours IDS 105 DC and AC Motors 3 IDS 110 Fundamentals of Motor Control 3 IDS 113 Magnetic Starters and Braking 3 IDS 115 Two-Wire Control Circuits 2 IDS 121 Advanced Motor Controls 2 IDS 131 Variable Speed Motor Control 3 Credits Required for Graduation 16 - Industrial Programmable Controller
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The Industrial Programmable Controllers Technical Certificate of Credit Program prepares students for employment in today’s industrial setting. The courses provide learning opportunities in the following: Industrial Safety, Fundamentals of Motor Controls, and Programmable Logic Controllers 1 & 2.
Course # Course Title Credit Hours IFC 100 Industrial Safety Procedures 2 IDS 110 Fundamentals of Motor Control 6 IDS 141 Basic Industrial Programmable Logic Control 6 IDS 142 Industrial Programmable Logic Control 3 Credits Required for Graduation 17 - Instrumentation/Process Control Technician
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The Instrumentation/Process Control Technician technical certificate of credit program provides educational opportunities which will enable students to obtain knowledge, skill, and attitudes necessary to succeed in the industrial maintenance profession. The instrumentation/ Process Control Technician program trains students to perform their duties more efficiently by being knowledgeable of instrumentation/process control principles and practical applications. It will prepare students to enter employment proficient in industrial maintenance applications and upgrade the skills of current industrial maintenance personnel working in the field.
Course # Course Title Credit Hours IFC 101 Direct Current Circuits I 4 IFC 103 Solid State Devices I 4 IDS 110 Fundamentals of Motor Controls 3 IDS 115 Two-Wire Control Circuits 2 IDS 209 Industrial Instrumentation 6 IDS 231 Pumps and Piping Systems 2 Total Hours required for Graduation 21 - Residential/Industrial Wiring Technician
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The purpose of the Residential/Industrial Wiring Techincal Certificate of Credit is to train students to perform their duties more efficiently by being knowledgeable of residential/industrial wiring principles and practical applications. The program will prepare students to enter employment proficient in industrial maintenance applications and upgrade skills of current industrial maintenance personnel working in the field.
Course # Course Title Credit Hours IDS 105 DC and AC Motors 3 IDS 110 Fundamentals of Motor Controls 3 IDS 113 Magnetic Starters and Braking 3 IDS 103 Industrial Wiring 6 Credits Required for Graduation 15
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Degree Types
At MGTC we offer three different levels of credit programs:
- Associate Degree
- Middle Georgia Technical College offers associate level degrees. They usually take between 1.5 and 2 years to complete. AAS programs include English and Math courses that can transfer to other four year institutions in the state.
- Diploma
- Middle Georgia Technical College's Diploma Level programs usually take between 1 and 1.5 years to complete and include basic courses, as well as specific technical or occupational courses to prepare students for the workforce.
- Certificate
- Technical Certificates of Credit (TCCs) usually take about 2 quarters (half a year) to complete and generally focus on very specialized knowledge. These programs teach students specific skills that they can apply in the workforce.