IST4 Automation Technology, Diploma

Effective 202612

Offered at the Griffin and Flint River Campuses and Henry County Center

Program Entrance Term: Fall, Spring, Summer
Minimum Length of Program: 4 terms
Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: 46

Program Description

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, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to retrain or upgrade present knowledge and skills. The diploma program teaches skills in Industrial Systems Technology providing background skills in several areas of industrial maintenance including electronics, industrial wiring, motors, controls, PLCs, instrumentation, fluid power, 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.

Admission Requirements

  • Submit completed application and application fee
  • Be at least 16 years of age
  • Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript with test scores and ALL post-secondary transcripts in an official sealed envelope
  • Meet assessment requirements

The following is a suggested path to complete this program in a timely manner. An individual’s path to completion may be different based on institutional and personal factors affecting his/her academic progress.

Note: While all courses are offered, they may vary by term and campus. See the program advisor for any questions.

Contact Us

Dr. Mahmood Azhar, Program Coordinator

Email: Mahmood.Azhar@sctech.edu

Phone: (770) 914-4436

Program Courses

Required

Basic Skills Courses

8

 

Select 1 of the 2 English courses - 3 hrs

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

OR

ENGL 1005Applied Technical Communication

3

 

EMPL 1000Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development

2

 

Select One of the Following Mathematics Courses (3 hrs)

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

OR

MATH 1013Algebraic Concepts

3

OR

MATH 1005Applied Technical Mathematics

3

 

Occupational Courses

39

IDSY 1171Industrial Mechanics

4

IDSY 1112Motor Controls I

4

 

Select one of the following DC courses

ELTR 1010Direct Current Fundamentals

3

OR

IDFC 1011Direct Current I

3

OR

IDSY 1101DC Circuit Analysis

3

 

Select one of the following AC courses

ELTR 1020Alternating Current Fundamentals

3

OR

IDFC 1012Alternating Current I

3

OR

IDSY 1105AC Circuit Analysis

3

 

IDSY 2000PLC I

4

IDSY 1111Industrial Wiring

4

IDSY 1181Fluid Power Systems

4

IDSY 1191Pumps and Piping Systems

3

Occupational Electives

9

Total Credit Hours:46