Dec 03, 2024  
2024 - 2025 Eastern Iowa Community Colleges Catalog 
    
2024 - 2025 Eastern Iowa Community Colleges Catalog

Industrial Technology


Work with your hands and your mind to problem-solve, build, repair or invent with a career in the Industrial Technology guided pathway. Careers in this pathway include engineering technology, CNC machining, manufacturing and welding. Develop highly sought-after skills focused on safety, innovation and productivity that will lead to a long-lasting career.

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

This program provides all of the skills necessary to gain meaningful employment as an entry-level Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) technician. Students obtain extensive hands-on experience in the repair, maintenance, and installation of a wide variety of heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and ventilation systems. The Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning program is accredited by HVAC Excellence.

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning, Diploma  

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning, Certificate  

Industrial Technologies

Additive Manufacturing with 3-D Modeling

The Additive Manufacturing with 3-D Modeling programs prepares graduates with the modern skills of digital modeling for manufacturing, additive manufacturing, critical thinking, problem-solving, math, science, team building, and communication, needed for today’s manufacturing jobs. The program includes training required by industry and delivered in a practical, hands-on method that applies directly to the world of work.

Digital Modeling and Additive Manufacturing, Diploma   

Additive Manufacturing, Certificate  

Digital Modeling for Manufacturing, Certificate  

CNC Machining

The CNC Machining program prepares graduates with the knowledge and skills used in manual and CNC machining, computer aided design (CAD), and computer aided manufacturing (CAM) fields. Learning is hands-on in our modern laboratory furnished with the same types of equipment used by local manufacturing plants.

CNC Programmer, Diploma  

CNC Machine Operator, Certificate  

Engineering Technology

This program offers a comprehensive 16-week Engineering Technology Certificate, providing students with essential technical skills for immediate entry into the workforce. Upon completion of the certificate, students can continue on and obtain an Industrial Maintenance/Industrial Mechanic, Diploma or an Automation and Robotics, Diploma programs, paving the way for the advanced expertise and exciting career opportunities within manufacturing and beyond. 

Automation and Robotics, Diploma   

Industrial Maintenance/Industrial Mechanic, Diploma   

Engineering Technology, Certificate   

Supply Chain and Logistics

The Supply Chain and Logistics program is designed for individuals wishing to enter the job market with the skills to perform a variety of job functions in the Supply Chain and Logistics field. Supply Chain and Logistics professionals are responsible for the entire life cycle of a product, including procurement, manufacturing, transportation, warehousing and distribution, operations, customer service and reverse logistics.

Graduates will learn how to fulfill customer demands, improve an organization’s responsiveness, develop a value for the customer, create network resiliency and encourage financial success in a global economy. Graduates will be introduced to a variety of information technologies and learn how to use data analytics within successful supply chains.

Supply Chain and Logistics, AAS  

Supply Chain and Logistics, Diploma  

Technical Studies

You have skills, knowledge and abilities gained from prior coursework, years on the job, participation in an apprenticeship, industry certification, or on-the-job training programs. Those skills, knowledge and abilities can be evaluated along with any prior credit courses and, if they meet the criteria, credits can be awarded toward completion of a degree in Technical Studies.

Technical Studies, AAS  

Welding

This provides options in a range of industrial welding techniques: ARC, MIG, TIG, core wire, and gas. The welding lab is equipped to provide each student with hands-on learning opportunities, with instructors present and available for guidance. Courses are offered in an eight-week format with a flexible schedule of attendance during the day or evening. 

Welder, Diploma  

Advanced Welding, Certificate      

Fundamental Welding, Certificate