Industrial Engineering Technology - Flint Hills Technical College

Industrial Engineering Technology from Flint Hills Technical College is a Campus Certificate Industrial Engineering degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. Mission: Students successfully completing courses in the Industrial Engineering Technology program will develop the skills to install, service, and repair machines and equipment common to all industries. The curriculum includes instruction in residential and industrial electricity, heating and air conditioning, motor controls, programmable controllers, conveyor technology, control circuits, variable drives, pneumatics and hydraulics. The students will be prepared to enter the workforce with advanced technical skills required by industry's high standards. Career Paths: Employment opportunities for men and women in the Industrial Engineering Technology profession include: Owner/Operator Industrial Service Residential Service Manufacturing Facilities Residential Electrical Residential HVAC Educational Facilities Maintenance Consulting Government Facilities Industrial Engineering Technology students have been successfully placed and have gained the reputation as model employees in such companies as Tyson Processors, Thermal Ceramics, Kansa Corp, Didde Corp, Modern Air Conditioning, Services Unlimited, Shelly Electric, Schumann Electric, Stouse, Altec, Camoplast, Menu Midwest, Hormel Foods, and numerous schools and university maintenance departments. The Industry: Students successfully completing courses in the Industrial Engineering Technology program will develop the skills to install, service and repair machines and equipment common to all industries. Industrial Engineering Technicians are employed in almost every type of industry. Within many of the industries they may assist in performing maintenance tasks as assigned requiring application of gained knowledge and skills including trouble-shooting, repairs, reworks and preventive maintenance. They must perform demanding tasks such as using test equipment, interpreting procedures and schematics, and providing documentation. Industrial Engineering Technicians can work both independently and in teams. They install electrical circuits and conduit; rewire; recover, reclaim, and recycle freon; program controllers; build hydraulic and pneumatic circuits. Physical dexterity and heavy weight lifting is required, as well as the ability to work in confined spaces, on scaffolding and ladder rigging. Industrial Engineering Technicians perform tasks both indoors and outdoors. They must adhere to safe work practices and to all company procedures and policies at all times. The Program: Prerequisites Must be at least 16 years of age. Must have graduated from high school, have received a GED diploma, or be concurrently enrolled in high school. 1 -year Technical Certificate The Industrial Engineering Technology certificate program, which contains technical education courses, is two semesters in length. Graduates will possess the knowledge and skills needed to install, service and repair machines and equipment common to all industries. A program advisory committee, composed of industrial maintenance representatives, annually updates industry expectations. Graduates may opt for immediate employment or transfer their certificate credits to the Industrial Engineering Technology AAS degree program and continue their education. Students will have the opportunity to achieve the following certifications: HVAC & R, Electrical Section 608 Clean Air Act (EPA), Boiler Operation and Controls, and Siemens Energy and Automation. TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE OUTCOMES Demonstrates proficiency of workplace skills & safety Demonstrates proficiency in PLC programming & operations Understand OSHA requirements for industrial facilities Applies NEC regulations to residential wiring Demonstrates proficiency of heating & cooling essentials Obtains gainful employment in the field of Industrial Maintenance Demonstrates proficiency in industrial & motor control operations Obtains necessary certifications View more details on Flint Hills Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Industrial Engineering courses.