James Lizotte, Chair

Special Certificate and Degree Requirements

The related studies requirements are included in the following courses of study. Refer to the Academic Policies and Procedures section of this catalog for the specific requirements.

Course Fees, Tools, and Supplies

All programs in the Industrial Technology Department include courses with course fees and special tools and supplies requirements. To obtain a complete listing of these additional items and costs, call the College of Technology Admissions Office at 243-7882.

Building Maintenance- Certificate

Students in the Building Maintenance program are trained as building maintenance personnel who take care of commercial buildings, including plumbing, painting, electrical work, carpentry, heating and air conditioning, troubleshooting, welding, and more. While in school, they study the physical and electrical theory that allows understanding of building systems. In addition, they study preventive maintenance, building cleaning, roofing and flooring repair, lawn care and pruning techniques, and swimming pool and boiler system water treatment. Instruction occurs at the West campus, 3639 South Avenue West.

Students are awarded a Certificate of Completion upon successfully completing the program.

The Building Maintenance program satisfies the requirements for the first year of the Building Maintenance Engineering program.

*Spring entry allowed with program director's consent.

Building Maintenance Engineering- A.A.S. Degree

Students in the Building Maintenance Engineering program train to be building maintenance personnel who take care of commercial buildings, including plumbing, painting, electrical work, carpentry, heating and air conditioning, troubleshooting, welding and more. While in school, they study the physical and electrical theory that allows understanding of building systems. In addition, they study preventive maintenance, building cleaning, roofing and flooring repair, interior wall repair, lawn care and pruning techniques, and swimming pool and boiler system water treatment. Students learn how a building is constructed and how to maintain control systems. Heating and air conditioning systems are studied in-depth. They learn the rules and regulations of building codes and specifications and how to read blueprints. They gain related skills needed on the job such as familiarity with data processing and the use of computers, communication skills, and personnel supervision and management.

The Associate of Applied Science degree is awarded upon successful completion of the program.

*Spring entry allowed with program director's consent.

Diesel Equipment Technology- A.A.S. Degree

Students in the Diesel Equipment Technology program train to be diesel mechanics who repair diesel-powered trucks and heavy equipment. Students study hydraulics, electrical systems, fuel systems, power trains, air conditioning, brakes and suspension, engine theory, and engine diagnosis, beginning with basic principles and proceeding to an advanced level of system technology. Along with these core courses, students take classes in welding, machining, computers, physics, and business technology. Instruction occurs at the West campus, 3639 South Avenue West.

Students who complete the program successfully are awarded the Associate of Applied Science degree.

Credit for independent study is available to those desiring additional instruction in diesel mechanics. Contact the program director, Jim Headlee, at 243-7848 for more information.

Most employers require diesel mechanics to have a Commercial Driver's License. The ability to acquire a license is often subject to age and insurance requirements. Students may opt to take TRK 106T to gain the skills necessary to take the Commercial Driver's License examination. This course will cost an approximate additional amount of $350 in tuition and course fees.

*Spring entry allowed with program director's consent.

Heavy Equipment Operation- Certificate

Students in the Heavy Equipment Operation program are trained to safely and properly operate and maintain a variety of heavy equipment. They learn to operate equipment including crawler-tractors, graders, scrapers, front-end loaders, excavators, backhoes, and dump trucks. Students develop an understanding of basic surveying techniques, receive extensive training in safety regulations and procedures, and learn how to handle controls precisely and judge distances accurately. Instruction occurs at the West campus, 3639 South Avenue West.

A Certificate of Completion is awarded after the program is successfully completed.

The program often has a waiting list for admittance. Interested persons are encouraged to apply one year prior to anticipated school attendance.

Most employers require heavy equipment operators to have a Commercial Driver's License. The ability to acquire a license is often subject to age and insurance requirements. Students may opt to take TRK 106T to gain the skills necessary to take the Commercial Driver's License examination. This course will cost an approximate additional amount of $350 in tuition and course fees. Students may enter in the autumn semester only.

Recreational Power Equipment- Certificate

Students in the program are trained to be recreational power equipment technicians who repair and maintain a wide variety of engines and related equipment. They learn to repair two- and four-stroke cycle engines. They work on motorcycles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and marine equipment. In addition, they learn to replace piston rings, bearings, electrical and carburetion components. Instructors help students acquire the skills needed to perform tune-ups and other service and maintenance work. Instruction occurs at the West campus, 3639 South Avenue West.

Students are awarded a Certificate of Completion upon successful completion of the program. Students may enter in the autumn semester only.

Credit for independent study is available to those desiring additional instruction in recreational power equipment. Contact the program coordinator, Jim Lizotte, at 243-7842 for more information.

Welding Technology

Students in the Welding Technology program study welding as it relates to manufacturing, fabrication, construction, and repair and maintenance of equipment and facilities. They learn to make layouts according to blueprints and specifications. Students also learn to prepare material prior to welding and to apply proper filler metal according to national standards and specifications. Welding students develop skills in six different welding processes--oxyacetylene, shielded metal arc, gas metal arc, flux core arc, submerged arc, and gas tungsten arc welding. They study the design and fabrication of jigs and related fixtures and learn how to test for, inspect, and repair defective welds. In addition, students study metallurgy and understand how the heating and cooling cycles of welding affect the properties of metals. Instruction occurs at the West campus, 3639 South Avenue West.

Welding technology students have the opportunity to become certified to American Welding Society specifications and receive documentation stating qualifications.

Students are awarded a Certificate of Completion upon successfully completing the program.

Credit for independent study is available to former students and others with a broad background in welding desiring additional instruction in welding technology. Contact program director, Bob Shook, at 243-7844 for more information.

*Spring entry allowed with program director's consent.