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Heartland Community College

Industrial Technology

29 credit hours

Catalog Year 2026-2027 

The Industrial Technology Certificate prepares you for a variety of entry- to mid-level technician and/or operator positions in various industrial settings such as manufacturing, metalworking, construction, renewable energy, and fabrication. You will learn skills in technical graphics, safety, AutoCAD, and computer literacy, as well as basic skills in one or more industrial areas such as: construction, electronics, renewable energy, facilities maintenance, industrial maintenance, design and fabrication, and/or welding. Or, you may choose a specialization by using your technical elective hours to complete a skills certificate in one industrial area. Should you decide to pursue further education in this area, you can apply all of these courses toward the Industrial Technology AAS degree.

Class Title Credit Hours
BTEC 145 or SCED 110 Employment Success Strategies or Workplace Success 1
CTEC 101 Introduction to Computers 3
CAD 101 Introduction to AutoCAD 3
TECH 114 Introduction to Technical Graphics 3

TECH 171 or TECH 172

OR

TECH 271 or TECH 272

10-Hour OSHA Construction or General Industry Safety

OR

30-Hour OSHA Construction or General Industry Safety

1-2
TECH 101 Introduction to Tools 1
Technical Electives

It is suggested that students complete an Industrial Technology Skills Certificate as they earn these Technical Electives.

16-17
Total Credit Hours 29

 

Information is subject to change. Please check with an academic advisor for current course offerings and program requirements. Current students with continual enrollment may graduate under the current program requirements or any program requirements in effect since first enrollment.

The U.S. Department of Education's gainful employment regulations require disclosure of certain program information to students and prospective students. Gainful employment programs are those " that prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation."
Please review the information pertaining to your certificate program by selecting your intended program at the Heartland Community College Career Coach