Integrated Systems Technology - Moraine Valley Community College

Integrated Systems Technology from Moraine Valley Community College is a Campus Associate Electrical Engineering degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. This Moraine Valley Community College program prepares students for career opportunities that involve cross-training in the areas of electrical , mechanical, electronic systems and high-tech equipment that involves multiple, integrated systems. Students will learn how to operate, troubleshoot, and maintain these systems and high-tech equipment. The Integrated Systems Technology Program is for individuals who are beginning training to pursue a career in this field, as well as those already working in the industry who need to upgrade their skills for on-the-job tasks, new supervisory responsibilities or career growth. This program is intended to lead to employment. If you are considering transferring to a four-year college or university to obtain a bachelor\\\\\\\'s degree using the courses from this program, make an appointment with an academic advisor to review your options. Employment Outlook? Overall employment growth is expected for electrical and electronics installers and repairers. Job opportunities should be best for applicants with a thorough knowledge of electrical equipment and electronics, as well as repair experience. The annual earnings range for electronic technicians is between $12.35 and $34.46 per hour or an average of $36,400 annually, according to the Moraine Valley Job Listing Report ending June 30, 2005. Qualified applicants should find ample employment opportunities as older workers retire. Unlike many other manufacturing occupations, industrial machinery repairers are not usually affected by seasonal changes in production. In Illinois, annual salaries range from $23,000 (inexperienced) to $37,600 (experienced). The local average salary is $25,688 annually. Resources: Bureau of Labor Statistics and Moraine Valley\\\\\\\'s Job Listing Report. Nature of Work? Install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair and replace mechanical, electrical and industrial controls found in an automated plant or factory. Related Job Title? Electronic technician, technical consultant, field service technician, PLC technician, computer controls technician, industrial controls technician, electronic installer/repairer, fluid-power mechanic, mechanical technician, millwright, industrial mechanic, maintenance machinist View more details on Moraine Valley Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Electrical Engineering courses.