Industrial Technology

Industrial Tech Program Completion Time

The Industrial Technology program is a full-time occupational technology program that allows students to complete program requirements in just 3 semesters and a summer.  Classes are Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.  Students can start in either the fall or spring semester. 

What will I earn when I complete the Full-time Program

Upon completion of the full-time program students can earn a Certificate of Completion from CCC in Industrial Technology and Certificates of Achievement in Plant Operations & Equipment and Wind Energy.  

Climb Class and National Certificate

During the spring of the 2nd or 3rd semester, students have the opportunity to complete a climb class through our partnership with Mesalands Community College.  This class allows students to climb and simulate maintenance of a wind turbine.  Students who successfully complete this class will earn a national certification in Competent Tower Climber/Rescuer.  

Associate of Applied Science Degrees

These courses all feed into the Associate of Applied Science degrees in Industrial Technology.  Students can earn two associate degrees in:

• AAS in Industrial Technology with Concentration in Plant Operations & Equipment
• AAS in Industrial Technology with Concentration in Wind Energy

 Students can complete the associate degree requirements in 2 additional semesters.

Individuals interested in applying for admission to the full-time Industrial Technology program must:

1. Complete an Application of Admission and submit it to the Admissions and Records Office.
2. Complete an Occupational Technology Program Application and submit it to the Division Chair for Occupational Technology in Educational Services Room 151. 
3. Complete the Accuplacer or other appropriate placement test and meet the minimum score requirements.  Please see an Academic Advisor for more information.

Upon completion of all admissions requirements, students will be placed on a waiting list based on the date in which all admissions requirements are completed.  Students will be notified by letter once they have been accepted into the welding program and must register by the deadline provided in order to secure a spot in the program.  Students who receive a letter but do not register prior to the deadline will be moved to the bottom of the waiting list. Open enrollment will begin the Monday preceding the first week of classes.  During open enrollment, any student who has met all requirements may register for the full-time program on a first-come, first-served  basis provided there is still availability in the program.  Students accepted into any Occupational Technology program must register prior to the first day of class. 

Plant Operations & Equipment

Careers in the Industrial Technology field include industrial machinery mechanics, machinery maintenance workers, electrical/mechanical technicians, and wastewater treatment plant operators.  This field provides lots of opportunity to move up into management positions for those who complete an associate degree. 

Wind Energy

Career opportunities in this area include wind turbine technicians.  Employment of wind technicians (windtechs) is projected to grow 24 percent from 2012-2022.  Individuals with an associate degree and experience in wind turbine climbing are more competitive for jobs available.    

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in May 2012 the median hourly wage in this jobs in this field were as follows:

• Electrical/Mechanical Technicians: $24.91
• Industrial Machinery Mechanics: $22.55
• Machinery Maintenance Workers: $19.53 
• Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators: $20.56
• Wind Turbine Technicians: $22.10