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.
Associate Degrees
- Technical Studies
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The Technical Studies Associate Degree program is designed to prepare students for employment in a variety of positions in today’s business industry field. This program offers a sequence of courses that train students for careers in the business industry field with learning opportunities that develop higher level academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a continuation of technical studies, theory, and practical applications necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive an Associate of Applied Science degree in Technical Studies and will be qualified for employment as technicians.
Course # Course Title Credit Hours General Education Core (Required minimum: 15 Semester hours) Area I - Language Arts ENGL 1101 Composition and Rhetoric 3 Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences Social Sciences/Behavioral Sciences Elective 3 Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics Select 1 MATH 1100 Quantitative Skills and Reasoning 3 MATH 1101 Mathematical Modeling 3 MATH 1111 College Algebra 3 Area IV – Humanities/Fine Arts Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 General Education Core Elective 3 Block Transfer of Occupational Preparation Courses 45 Total Hours required for Graduation 60
Diploma Programs
- Electrical Control Systems
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The Electrical Control Systems Diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students in the field of electrical control systems. Learning opportunities develop academic and professional knowledge, along with skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes specialized training in PLC, electrical controls, and instrumentation. Graduates of the program receive an Electrical Control Systems diploma that qualifies them for employment as industrial electricians or industrial control technicians.
Course # Course Title Credit Hours Basic Skills Courses ENGL 1010 Fundamentals of English I 3 MATH 1012 Foundations of Mathematics 3 EMPL 1000 Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development 2 Occupational Courses IDSY 1130 Industrial Wiring 4 IDSY 1100 Basic Circuit Analysis 5 COMP 1000 Introduction to Computers 3 IDSY 1110 Industrial Motor Controls I 5 IDSY 1210 Industrial Motor Controls II 5 IDSY 1230 Industrial Instrumentation 6 IDSY 1120 Basic Industrial PLC's 6 IDSY 1220 Intermediate Industrial PLC's 6 And choose one of the following courses: IDSY 1150 DC and AC Motors 3 IDSY 1180 Magnetic Starters and Braking 3 Total Hours required for Graduation 51
- Industrial Mechanical Systems
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The Industrial Mechanical Systems Diploma program provides instruction to prepare students for employment in a variety of positions within the industrial production equipment maintenance field. The program provides learning opportunities that 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 Industrial Mechanical Systems, diploma that qualifies them for employment as an industrial maintenance mechanic.
Course # Course Title Credit Hours Basic Skills Courses ENGL 1010 Fundamentals of English I 3 MATH 1012 Foundations of Mathematics 3 EMPL 1000 Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development 2 Occupational Courses IDSY 1100 Basic Circuit Analysis 5 IDSY 1160 Mechanical Laws and Principles 4 IDSY 1170 Industrial Mechanics 6 IDSY 1190 Fluid Power and Piping Systems 6 IDSY 1110 Industrial Motor Controls I 5 IDSY 1240 Maintenance for Reliability 4 WELD 1330 Metal Welding and Cutting Techniques 2 COMP 1000 Introduction to Computers 3 Guided Electives IDSY 1150 DC and AC Motors 3 IDSY 1260 Machine Tool for Industrial Repairs 4 IDSY 1020 Print Reading and Problem Solving 3 Total Hours required for Graduation 52
- Industrial Systems Technology
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The Industrial Systems Technology Diploma program is designed for the student who wishes to prepare for a career as an Industrial Systems technician/electrician. The program provides learning opportunities that introduce, develop and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skill, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to retrain or upgrade present knowledge and skill. The diploma program teaches skills in Industrial Systems Technology providing background skills in several areas of industrial maintenance including electronics, industrial wiring, motors, controls, plc, instrumentation, fluidpower, mechanical, pumps and piping, and computers. Graduates of the program receive an Industrial Systems technology diploma that qualifies them for employment as industrial electricians or industrial systems technicians.
Course # Course Title Credit Hours Basic Skills Courses MATH 1013 Algebraic Concepts 3 ENGL 1010 Fundamentals of English I 3 EMPL 1000 Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development 2 Occupational Courses IDSY 1100 Basic Circuit Analysis 5 IDSY 1170 Industrial Mechanics 6 COMP 1000 Introduction to Computers 3 IDSY 1110 Industrial Motor Controls I 5 IDSY 1210 Industrial Motor Controls II 5 IDSY 1120 Basic Industrial PLC's 6 IDSY 1220 Intermediate Industrial PLC's 6 IDSY 1130 Industrial Wiring 4 IDSY 1190 Fluid Power and Piping Systems 6 IDSY 1230 Industrial Instrumentation 6 Total Hours required for Graduation 60
Technical Certificates of Credit
- Industrial Fluid Power Technician
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The Industrial Fluid Power Technician certificate program prepares students to inspect, maintain, service, and repair industrial mechanical systems, fluid power systems, and pumps and piping systems. Topics include safety procedures, mechanics, fluid power, and pumps and piping system maintenance.
Course # Course Title Credit Hours IDSY 1170 Industrial Safety Procedures 6 IDSY 1190 Industrial Mechanics 6 Total Hours required for Graduation 12
- Industrial Motor Control Technician
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The Industrial Motor Control Technician Technical Certificate of Credit provides training in the maintenance of industrial motor controls. Topics include DC and AC motors, basic, advanced, and variable speed motor controls, and magnetic starters and braking.
Course # Course Title Credit Hours IDSY 1110 Industrial Motor Controls I 5 IDSY 1210 Industrial Motor Controls II Credits Required for Graduation 10
- Programmable Control Technician I
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The Programmable Controller Technician I certificate program offers specialized training in programmable controllers. Topics include motor control fundamentals, and instruction in basic and advanced PLCs.
Course # Course Title Credit Hours IDSY 1110 Industrial Motor Controls I 5 IDSY 1120 Basic Industrial PLC's 6 IDSY 1220 Intermediate Industrial PLC's 6 Credits Required for Graduation 17
- Residential/Industrial Wiring Technician
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The purpose of the Residential/Industrial Wiring Technical 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 IDSY 1130 Industrial Wiring 4 IDSY 1110 Industrial Motor Controls I 5 IDSY 1100 Basic Circuit Analysis 5 MATH 1013 Algebraic Concepts 3 Credits Required for Graduation 17
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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 2 years to complete. AAS programs include general education (core) courses that may transfer to University System of Georgia institutions and other 4-year colleges in our 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 1-2 semesters to complete and generally focus on very specialized knowledge. These programs teach students specific skills that they can apply in the workforce.