Industrial Systems Technology

The Industrial Systems Technology curriculum is designed to prepare or upgrade individuals to safely service, maintain, repair, or install equipment. Instruction includes theory and skill training needed for inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, and diagnosing industrial systems.

Students will learn multi-craft technical skills in print reading, mechanical systems maintenance, electricity, hydraulics/pneumatics, welding, machining or fabrication, and includes various diagnostic and repair procedures. Practical application in these industrial systems will be emphasized and additional advanced course work may be offered.

Upon completion of this curriculum, graduates should be able to individually, or with a team, safely install, inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain industrial process and support equipment. Students will also be encouraged to develop their skills as life-long learners.

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The Industrial Systems Technology curriculum is designed to prepare or upgrade individuals to service, maintain, repair or install equipment. Instructions include theory and skills training needed for testing, troubleshooting, and diagnosing industrial equipment.

Career Information

Graduates can enter the workforce as

Industrial Technicians
Maintenance Technicians

They utilize computers such as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) to troubleshoot other machines and use precision measuring devices. They are able to troubleshoot and repair a variety of systems used in the manufacturing and business workplace.

The following is a list of local employers in the field of Electrical Systems Technology:

Public Schools of North Carolina
Campbell Soup Supply Co.
Elkay Manufacturing
Kayser-Roth
Graphic Packaging
International Paper
Unilever
US Cold Storage
Purolator Filters, LLC
Quickie Manufacturing Corp.
Mountaire

Entry-Level Salary

A recent Graduate Placement Survey indicated an average salary of $37,599 for our Industrial Systems Degree graduate. With additional experience you could expect to earn $50,000 to $60,000 yearly.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

Helpful Personal Attributes

Highly motivated to work with industry
Strong sense of ethical behavior
Positive attitude
Ability to work well with others
Effective oral, written and communication skills

Industrial Systems Technology,, AAS

For more information on the program: https://catalog.robeson.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=6&poid=670&returnto=507

The Industrial Systems Technology AAS Degree is a 66-credit hour program. There is a basic core of 49 credit hours. The program also consists of 15 general education credit hours and six credit hours of additional track courses.

Industrial Systems Technology Diploma

Industrial Systems Technology curriculum is designed to prepare or upgrade individuals to service, maintain, repair or install equipment. Instructions include theory and skills training needed for testing, troubleshooting, and diagnosing industrial equipment.

Students will learn technical skills in blueprint reading, mechanical systems maintenance, motor and controls, hydraulics/pneumatics, PLCs, welding, machining or fabrication, and includes various diagnostic and repair procedures.

Upon completion of any various levels of this curriculum, graduates should be able to install, inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain industrial processes and support equipment.

For more information on the program: https://catalog.robeson.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=6&poid=672&returnto=507

The Industrial Systems Technology Diploma is a 40-credit hour program.

Machine Shop-CNC Operator, Industrial Systems Technology Certificate

This certificate program is designed to provide individuals with entry-level competencies in blueprint reading, maintenance procedures, vertical mill, lathes, CAD and basic CNC programming.

For more information on the program: https://catalog.robeson.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=6&poid=675&returnto=507

The Machine Shop-CNC Operator, Industrial Systems Technology Certificate is a 12-credit hour program.

Mechanical Procedures I Industrial Systems Technology Certificate

This certificate program is designed to provide individuals with entry-level competencies in the operation of industrial systems and maintenance procedures.

For more information on the program: https://catalog.robeson.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=6&poid=676&returnto=507

The Mechanical Procedures I Industrial Systems Technology Certificate is a 12-credit hour program.

Mechanical Procedures II Industrial Systems Technology Certificate

This certificate program is designed to provide individuals with mid-level competencies in the operation of electrically controlled hydraulic and pneumatic industrial systems.

For more information on the program: https://catalog.robeson.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=6&poid=677&returnto=507

The Mechanical Procedures II Industrial Systems Technology Certificate is a 12-credit hour program.

Programmable Logic Controller Industrial Systems Technology Certificate

This certificate program is designed to provide individuals with entry-level competencies in DC/AC electricity, motors and controls, introduction to PLC and PLC applications.

For more information on the program: https://catalog.robeson.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=6&poid=690&returnto=507

The Programmable Logic Controller Industrial Systems Technology Certificate is a 16-credit hour program.