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The Industrial Technology program is offered during the afternoon College Express. If you are interested in applying the principles of science and engineering to solve problems in industrial settings, like automation, data and analytics, numerical control, or manufacturing Industrial Technology/Applied Engineering is for you. Students will also learn about how industrial technology/engineering is critical for making mass-production items. They will learn with hands-on instruction by using current and emerging technologies in the industry.
- Introduction to the process and equipment
- Fundamentals of numerically controlled machining equipment
- All aspects of safety related to an in industrial environment
- Basic machining related to metal removal and medication techniques
Students have the ability to earn up to six stackable credentials and certificates that are highly valuable to area employers:
- OSHA 30 hour safety card in general industry
- Three NIMS Machining Certificates
- Two Haas Automation Basic CNC Operator Certificates
After high school, there are additional NIMS credentials student can obtain in the Manufacturing Engineering Technology Associate in Applied Science Degree. Students enrolled in Industrial Technology/Applied Engineering can also earn college credit during high school and will take the following classes if they complete both years of the program.
Industrial Technology / Applied Engineering Courses Offered
| Course | Semester | Hours | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| DRAF 162 Technology in Advanced Manufacturing | Spring 2026 | 3 | Introduction to common classifications of materials in industry with emphasis on properties and common processed associated with utilization. |
| MFRG 160 Machining 1 | Spring 2025 | 3 | This course is an introduction to machine tools and processes associated with the machine trade. Students are taught the fundamentals of shop safety, the use of metal hand tool, bench and layout work and the skills needed for he preparation for metal removal processes. Machine shop measurements using precision measuring devices are stressed in the course. Students completing all of the requirements in MFRG 160 can earn NIMS (National Institute of Metalworking Skills) credentials in; Measurement, Materials, and Safety; and Job Planning, Benchwork and Layout. |
| MFRG 168 CNC Setup & Operations | Fall 2025 | 4 | This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of operating computerized numerically controlled machining equipment. Emphasis will be on set up, tooling, operation, and basic program development. Upon completing all of the requirements in MFRG 168 there are 2 Haas Machine Tool Certificates that students can receive; Haas Basic CNC Mill Operator and Haas Basic CNC Lathe Operator. |
| MFRG 100 Industrial Safety (OSHA 30) | Fall 2024 | 3 | This course covers the aspects of safety relating to the industrial environment. This course develops the student’s awareness to work related hazards. This course also develops understanding of regulations, and the programs that are in place to provide an ergonomic and safe workplace. After completion of all requirements for this course students will receive the OSHA 30 card. |