Industrial Technician, Diploma

Program Details

Semester 1

• IND 114 - General Industry Safety Credits: 1
• IND 146 - Mech Power Transmission I Credits: 3
• IND 174 - Manufacturing and Fabrication Credits: 1
• IND 209 - Basic Electrical Credits: 1
• IND 211 - Basic Pneumatics Credits: 1
• IND 230 - Measurements & Drawings Credits: 1
• Select 3 credits of any AAS Degree Core Math   Credits: 3
• Select 3 Credits of any AAS Degree Core Communications   Credits: 3

Semester 2

• IND 241 - Motor Controls - Industry Tech Credits: 1
• IND 243 - Basic Hydraulics Credits: 3
• IND 244 - Hydraulic Maintenance Credits: 1
• IND 245 - Sensor & Logic Systems Credits: 2
• IND 246 - Industry Tech Logic Controller Credits: 3
• IND 251 - Maintenance Principles Credits: 3
• Select 3 Credits of any AAS Degree Core Social and Behavioral Science/Humanities   Credits: 3

Total Credits Required to Complete this Diploma - 30

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$201.00 per credit

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

Varied Costs

Approximate total for the program: $7,480**

**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.

Program Competencies

1. Repair industrial mechanical equipment, electrical motor controls, electrical systems, and digital electronic equipment including PLCs
2. Troubleshoot industrial mechanical equipment, electrical motor controls, electrical systems, and digital electronic equipment including PLCs
3. Develop preventative and predictive maintenance programs
4. Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
5. Demonstrate workplace professionalism skills

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Des Moines Area Community College shall not engage in nor allow discrimination covered by law against any person, group or organization. This includes in its programs, activities, employment practices, or hiring practices, and harassment or discrimination based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information (in employment) and actual or potential parental, family or marital status. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law. Lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs.

Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against may file a complaint through the College Discrimination Complaint Procedure.

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Title IX questions and concerns for students may be directed to Janel Alleyne, the Deputy Title IX Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 1, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone 515-964-6222, jalleyne@dmacc.edu.

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DMACC offers career and technical programs in the following areas of study:

• Agriculture, Natural and Environmental Science
• Architecture, Engineering, and Construction
• Arts, Design, and Visual Communication
• Business, Management, and Marketing
• Education, Public, and Human Services
• Health Science
• Hospitality and Culinary
• Information Technology
• Manufacturing
• Transportation & Logistics

Entrance requirements for specific programs can be found here: Program Requirements & Graduation _{. (2025)}