Industrial Systems Technology
The Industrial Systems Technology curriculum is designed to prepare or upgrade individuals to service, maintain, repair, or install equipment for a wide range of industries. Instruction includes theory and skill training needed for inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, and diagnosing industrial equipment and physical facilities.
Students will learn technical skills in blueprint reading, electricity, hydraulics/ pneumatics, machining, welding, and various maintenance procedures. Practical application in these industrial systems will be emphasized and additional advanced course work may be offered.
Degrees, Diplomas, & Certificates Offered
- Associate in Applied Science Degree (65 total credit hours)
- Industrial Systems Electrical Concentration Diploma (43 total credit hours)
- Industrial Systems Technology Electrical Certificate (17 total credit hours)
- Industrial Systems Technology Mechanical Certificate (18 total credit hours)
Articulation Agreements
- Eastern Carolina University: Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology
64 credits will transfer for this degree.
Email ecubsit@ecu.edu for specific information
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Please use the Occupational Outlook Handbook to research employment and career data by field of degree.
Information about the Occupational Outlook Handbook can be found here.
Suggested Course Sequence - Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Fall: 1st Semester
| Course# | Course Name | Contact Hours | Credit Hours |
| PTE 111 | Pathway to Employment – Manufacture |
5 | 3 |
| ELC 112 | DC/AC Electricity | 9 | 5 |
| ELC 128 | Intro to PLC | 5 | 3 |
| ENG 110 | Freshman Composition | 3 | 3 |
| MAT 121 | Algebra/Trigonometry I | 4 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 23 | 15 | |
Spring: 2nd Semester
| Course# | Course Name | Contact Hours | Credit Hours |
| ELC 113 | Residential Wiring | 8 | 4 |
| HYD 110 | Hydraulics/Pneumatics I | 5 | 3 |
| MNT 110 | Intro to Maint Procedures | 4 | 2 |
| *see table below | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 | 3 |
| *see table below | Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective | 3 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 26 | 17 | |
Summer: 3rd Semester
| Course# | Course Name | Contact Hours | Credit Hours |
| ELC 117 | Motors and Controls | 8 | 4 |
| WLD 112 | Basic Welding Processes | 4 | 2 |
| TOTAL | 12 | 6 | |
Fall: 4th Semester
| Course# | Course Name | Contact Hours | Credit Hours |
| ELC 115 | Industrial Wiring | 8 | 4 |
| ENG 115 OR COM 231 |
Oral Communication Public Speaking |
3 | 3 |
| ISC 112 | Industrial Safety | 2 | 2 |
| MAC 141 | Machine Applications I | 8 | 4 |
| TOTAL | 26 | 17 | |
Spring: 5th Semester
| Course# | Course Name | Contact Hours | Credit Hours |
| BPR 135 | Schematics & Diagrams | 2 | 2 |
| ELN 275 | Troubleshooting | 4 | 2 |
| ISC 170 | Problem-Solving Skills | 3 | 3 |
| MEC 130 | Mechanisms | 4 | 3 |
| PLU 111 | Intro to Basic Plumbing | 4 | 3 |
| WLD 212 | Inert Gas Welding | 4 | 2 |
| TOTAL | 21 | 14 | |
| Grand Total | 102 | 65 | |||
*Recommended Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
HUM 115 Critical Thinking
Refer to page 69 for a list of elective options available.
The listed choices are typically transferable.
**Recommended Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective
ECO 251 Principles of Microeconomics
Refer to page 69 for a list of elective options available. The listed choices are typically transferable.
Suggested Course Sequence - Associate in Applied Science (AAS) - TRANSFER TRACK
Fall: 1st Semester
| Course# | Course Name | Contact Hours | Credit Hours |
| PTE 111 | Pathway to Employment – Manufacture |
5 | 3 |
| ELC 112 | DC/AC Electricity | 9 | 5 |
| ELC 128 | Intro to PLC | 5 | 3 |
| †ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 3 |
| †MAT 171 | Algebra/Trigonometry I | 5 | 4 |
| TOTAL | 23 | 15 | |
Spring: 2nd Semester
| Course# | Course Name | Contact Hours | Credit Hours |
| ELC 113 | Residential Wiring | 8 | 4 |
| HYD 110 | Hydraulics/Pneumatics I | 5 | 3 |
| MNT 110 | Intro to Maint Procedures | 4 | 2 |
| *see table below | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 | 3 |
| *see table below | Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective | 3 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 26 | 17 | |
Summer: 3rd Semester
| Course# | Course Name | Contact Hours | Credit Hours |
| ELC 117 | Motors and Controls | 8 | 4 |
| WLD 112 | Basic Welding Processes | 4 | 2 |
| TOTAL | 12 | 6 | |
Fall: 4th Semester
| Course# | Course Name | Contact Hours | Credit Hours |
| †COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3 | 3 |
| ELC 115 | Industrial Wiring | 8 | 4 |
| ISC 112 | Industrial Safety | 2 | 2 |
| MAC 141 | Machine Applications I | 8 | 4 |
| TOTAL | 21 | 13 | |
Spring: 5th Semester
| Course# | Course Name | Contact Hours | Credit Hours |
| BPR 135 | Schematics & Diagrams | 2 | 2 |
| ELN 275 | Troubleshooting | 4 | 2 |
| ISC 170 | Problem-Solving Skills | 3 | 3 |
| MEC 130 | Mechanisms | 4 | 3 |
| PLU 111 | Intro to Basic Plumbing | 4 | 3 |
| WLD 212 | Inert Gas Welding | 4 | 2 |
| TOTAL | 21 | 14 | |
| Grand Total | 104 | 66 | |||
†Courses typically transfer.
*Recommended Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
HUM 115 Critical Thinking
Refer to page 69 for a list of elective options available.
The listed choices are typically transferable.
**Recommended Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective
ECO 251 Principles of Microeconomics
Refer to page 69 for a list of elective options available. The listed choices are typically transferable.
Suggested Course Sequence - Industrial Systems Electrical - Diploma
The Industrial Systems Electrical Concentration Diploma curriculum has been established at the request of local industries looking for individuals that are prepared in electrical maintenance of industrial equipment and physical facilities.
Fall: 1st Semester
| Course# | Course Name | Contact Hours | Credit Hours |
| PTE 111 | Pathway to Employment – Manufacture |
5 | 3 |
| BPR 135 | Schematics & Diagrams | 2 | 2 |
| ELC 112 | DC/AC Electricity | 9 | 5 |
| ENG 115 | Oral Communication | 3 | 3 |
| MAT 121 | Algebra/Trigonometry I | 4 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 20 | 12 | |
Spring: 2nd Semester
| Course# | Course Name | Contact Hours | Credit Hours |
| ELC 113 | Residential Wiring | 8 | 4 |
| HYD 110 | Hydraulics/Pneumatics I | 5 | 3 |
| MEC 130 | Mechanisms | 4 | 3 |
| MNT 110 | Intro to Maint Procedures | 4 | 2 |
| TOTAL | 21 | 12 | |
Summer: 3rd Semester
| Course# | Course Name | Contact Hours | Credit Hours |
| ELC 117 | Motors and Controls | 8 | 4 |
| WLD 112 | Basic Welding Processes | 4 | 2 |
| TOTAL | 12 | 6 | |
Fall: 4th Semester
| Course# | Course Name | Contact Hours | Credit Hours |
| ELC 115 | Industrial Wiring | 8 | 4 |
| ISC 112 | Industrial Safety | 2 | 2 |
| ISC 170 | Problem-Solving Skills | 2 | 2 |
| MAC 141 | Machine Applications I | 8 | 4 |
| TOTAL | 20 | 12 | |
| Grand Total | 71 | 43 | |||
Suggested Course Sequence - Industrial Systems Technology Electrical Concentration - Certificate
The Industrial Systems Electrical Certificate has been established at the request of local industries looking to improve individuals in the electrical maintenance of industrial equipment and physical facilities.
Fall: 1st Semester
| Course# | Course Name | Contact Hours | Credit Hours |
| ELC 112 | DC/AC Electricity | 9 | 5 |
| ENG 115 | Oral Communication | 3 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 17 | 9 | |
Spring: 2nd Semester
| Course# | Course Name | Contact Hours | Credit Hours |
| ELC 113 | Residential Wiring | 8 | 4 |
| TOTAL | 8 | 4 | |
Summer: 3rd Semester
| Course# | Course Name | Contact Hours | Credit Hours |
| ELC 117 | Motors and Controls | 8 | 4 |
| TOTAL | 8 | 4 | |
| Grand Total | 33 | 17 | |||
Suggested Course Sequence - Industrial Systems Technology Mechanical - Certificate
The Industrial Systems Mechanical Certificate has been established at the request of local industries looking to improve individuals in the general operation and mechanical maintenance of industrial equipment and physical facilities.
Fall: 1st Semester
| Course# | Course Name | Contact Hours | Credit Hours |
| WLD 112 | Basic Welding Processes | 4 | 2 |
| TOTAL | 4 | 2 | |
Spring: 2nd Semester
| Course# | Course Name | Contact Hours | Credit Hours |
| HYD 110 | Hydraulics/Pneumatics I | 5 | 3 |
| ISC 132 | Mfg Quality Control | 5 | 3 |
| ISC 170 | Problem-Solving Skills | 3 | 3 |
| MEC 130 | Mechanisms | 4 | 3 |
| MNT 110 | Intro to Maint Procedures | 4 | 2 |
| TOTAL | 21 | 14 | |
| Grand Total | 29 | 18 | |||
Career & Salary Information
Career Options
Industrial Systems Technology targets various job opportunities, typically maintenance, in new and expanding advanced manufacturing facilities. Currently there is a high demand for graduates in this discipline.
- Industrial Systems Technician.
- Refurbish Technician.
- Engineering Aide.
- Failure Analysis Technician.
- Field Engineer.
- Process Improvement Technicians.
- Industrial and Technology Manager.
- Research Technician.
Salary Information
Typical starting salary is in the range of $40,000 to $50,000 /year.
Contact Information
Roland Roberts
Department Head
email: Roland.Roberts@alamancecc.edu
Tel: 336-506-4291