Applied Engineering Technology, Diploma

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The Applied Engineering Technology Diploma program prepares students for an entry level position as a maintenance technician in industrial manufacturing. Students will be introduced to trouble shooting and repairing industrial equipment ranging from basic mechanical equipment and electrical motor controls to the more complex systems used in manufacturing environments.

Many of the credits from the Applied Engineering Technology Diploma may be applied to the Applied Engineering Technology-Electro-Mechanical Technologies, AAS degree.

For more information about the Applied Engineering Technology Diploma program, please visit our website at www.dmacc.edu/programs/aet.

Program Details

Location: Ankeny

Students start Fall semester.

Graduation Requirements

To earn an Applied Engineering Technology, Diploma, a student must complete all required coursework as prescribed and maintain a 2.0 grade point average.

Semester 1

ELT 303 - Principles of Electricity Credits: 3
ELT 131 - Motor Controls Credits: 3
SDV 108 - The College Experience Credits: 1
MAT 772 - Applied Math Credits: 3
ELT 123 - Programmable Controllers Credits: 3

Semester 2

ELT 791 - Hydraulics & Pneumatics Credits: 3
ELT 792 - Hydraulics & Pneumatics Lab Credits: 2
IND 147 - Mechanical Power Trans II Credits: 4
IND 146 - Mech Power Transmission I Credits: 3
MFG 121 - Machine Trade Printreading I Credits: 2
MFG 524 - PM & Diagnosing Mech/Elec Sys Credits: 3

Semester 3

AAS degree core Communications course Credits: 3
Any AAS Core Social and Behavioral Science/Humanities Credits: 3

Total Credits Required to Complete this Diploma - 36

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$174.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

	Semester 1	Semester 2	Semester 3
Books	300	640	300
Supplies	50

Approximate total for the program: $7,554**

**Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate costs.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

Troubleshoot and repair industrial mechanical equipment.
Develop and utilize predictive and preventive maintenance programs.
Perform facilities maintenance.
Use digital electronic equipment including PLCs.
Troubleshoot and repair electrical motor controls and electrical equipment.

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

Apply technical skills in mechanical and electronic equipment and repair.
Diagnose and repair industrial hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Diagnose and repair power transmission systems in industrial equipment.

What Else Should I Consider about this Diploma program?

High demand for industrial electrical and mechanical technicians.
Great variety of types of work in many types of business and industry.
Anticipated average starting salary $27,000.

Program Competencies

Repair industrial mechanical equipment, electrical motor controls, electrical systems, and digital electronic equipment including PLCs
Troubleshoot industrial mechanical equipment, electrical motor controls, electrical systems, and digital electronic equipment including PLCs
Develop preventative and predictive maintenance programs
Perform Lock Out Tag out to electrical and mechanical components
Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
Demonstrate the following skills: job seeking, problem solving, listening, writing, positive interpersonal relationships, and leadership skills. (Added after meeting with online poll voting: Approve: Caleb, Andrew, and Scott; No response: Adam, Ryan

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