Faculty
Bryan Harris
Faculty
Email:bharris@bjlanjia.com
Phone: 828.448.3568
Office: Mechatronics Building, Room 103
Industrial Systems Technology
Unlock Industrial Career Opportunities
Studying Industrial Systems Technology at Western Piedmont Community College offers a multitude of benefits. This program equips students with highly sought-after skills in industrial automation, robotics, and machinery maintenance, making them indispensable in today’s manufacturing and industrial sectors. Graduates enjoy excellent job prospects, with opportunities ranging from Industrial Maintenance Technicians to Process Control Specialists, and these roles often come with competitive salaries. Moreover, the hands-on training provided ensures that students are job-ready upon completion. The affordability of community college tuition and flexible scheduling options make pursuing this program accessible to a wide range of students, allowing them to embark on a fulfilling career path in the dynamic world of industrial systems.
We offer 5 programs of study in our Industrial Systems Technology program.
Estimated Tuition
A degree in Industrial Systems Technology offers diverse career prospects. Graduates can become Industrial Maintenance Technicians, ensuring machinery operates smoothly. Automation Technicians design and maintain automated systems, while Process Control Specialists optimize industrial processes. Industrial Electricians focus on electrical systems. These skills are in high demand, providing job stability in various industries and contributing to modern manufacturing and production.
Industrial Systems Technology Programs
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE
The A.A.S. degree is a 2-year, 64 credit-hour program designed to prepare or upgrade individuals to safely service, maintain, repair, or install equipment.
DIPLOMA
The Industrial Systems Technology Diploma is a 37-hour program.
INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY MECHANICAL CERTIFICATE
The Industrial Systems Technology Mechanical Certificate is an 13-hour program focusing on metalworking and fabrication.
INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY ELECTRICAL CERTIFICATE
The Industrial Systems Technology Electical Certicate is an 15-hour program. The courses cover automation, circuit analysis, electrical machines, and controls and safety.
INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY ELECTRICAL CERTIFICATE
The Industrial Systems Technology Electical Certicate is an 15-hour program. The courses cover automation, circuit analysis, electrical machines, and controls and safety.
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