Industrial Technician

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• Our Program
• Degrees & Certificates
• How Much Time & Money to Finish?
• Earn More Choices & More Money
• Start on Your Pathway!

Our Program

Why Choose Industrial Technician?

• Work with tools to maintain & troubleshoot equipment
• Enjoy the satisfaction of keeping machinery & equipment working
• Be able to focus on specialties, such as:
  • Repair techniques
  • Hydraulics technology
  • System design

Prepare for What You Will Do at Work

• Use mechanical & troubleshooting skills to figure out the problem when a machine is not working correctly
• After identifying the problem:
  • Take apart machines
  • Replace or fix broken part(s)
  • Reassemble the machine
  • Test the machine to make sure it runs well
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Follow safety practices & wear protective clothing while working

Marketable Skills You Will Learn

• Critical thinking
• Reasoning
• Communication
• Personal and social responsibility
• Teamwork
• Computer literacy

Before You Enroll, Think About:

• You will need to learn continually about new technologies and tools as machinery becomes more and more sophisticated.
• Respecting safety precautions is essential because working with industrial machinery can be dangerous.
• Industrial mechanics may be on call or work night shifts.

Need a boost to get ready for college?

Talk to your advisor about Developmental Studies if your TSI scores say you need some help in math or reading and writing.

Degrees & Certificates

Explore the TCC Catalog and view the list of courses you will need to take for your degree or certificate.

Degree

• Industrial Technician, AAS

Certificates

Level 1

• Industrial Technician I

Level 2

• Industrial Technician II

How Much Time & Money to Finish?

2026–2027 Academic Year

Notes:

• Tuition is based on in-state, in-county rates.
• Totals do not include textbooks and other materials.

Continuing Education Programs

Time commitments and fees vary depending on the course.

Earn More Choices & More Money

Transfer to a college or university to continue your studies. Earning a bachelor’s degree opens the door to career and promotion opportunities.

Next steps

• Talk to your advisor about planning for transfer
• Explore transfer schools

Start on Your Pathway!