May 02, 2026  
2026-2027 Course Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Course Catalog

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Industrial Technician, Diploma

Location(s): Ankeny



The program prepares students for a career as a maintenance technician in a general industrial setting. At the completion of the program, students should be able to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair basic industrial equipment.

Program Details


Location: Ankeny


Pathway: Engineering & Manufacturing


More information on this Pathway.

Students start Fall, Spring, Summer semester


Graduation Requirements


To earn an Industrial TechnicianDiploma, a student must complete all required coursework as prescribed and maintain a 2.0 grade point average.

Total Credits Required to Complete this Diploma - 30


Fixed Costs


Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$215.00 per credit

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

Varied Costs



Semester 1Semester 2Semester 3
Books550550300
Supplies 50

Approximate total for the program: $7,900*

**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

Competencies revised date


AY2026

Nondiscrimination Statement


It is the policy of Des Moines Area Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of 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.  

If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact Director, Enterprise Risk Management, 2006 South Ankeny Boulevard, Bldg 22, Ankeny, IA 50023, 515-513-0655, feedback@dmacc.edu or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: (303) 844-5695 FAX: (303) 844-4303, TDD 800-877-8339 Email: OCR.Denver@ed.gov (2026)