Industrial Technology
The Industrial Technology program is designed to prepare you for the modern industrial environment. In today's modern factories, CNC machines and automated equipment fabricate industrial and consumer products. To operate in the modern manufacturing facility requires highly trained individuals.
SAMPLE CAREERS IN THIS FIELD: Industrial Technologist, CNC Technologist, Machinist, Quality Manager
DEGREES AVAILABLE: Associate of Applied Science, Technical Certificate, Certificate. Availability of concentrations and degrees varies by campus. Contact your campus of interest below for more information.
IVY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ACCELERATED WELDING PROGRAM
Welding jobs require a highly qualified individual with a specific skill set. Developed with the American Welding Society, the Welding Institute program will help you learn the skills you need and get certified to find a rewarding job. In as little as 8 months, students can earn numerous recognized welding certifications administered through AWS SENSE and American Society for Mechanical Engineers (ASME). This program is technology focused, with instruction and laboratory preparation in safety and OSHA requirements, welding process and equipment, welding metallurgy and welding codes and certifications, blueprint reading, and proper care and maintenance of welding equipment. Specific welding techniques – such as Stick, MIG, TIG, FCAW, OFW, OFC, and PAC – will also be covered.
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATES
Certificates are sequences of technical and professional courses. They provide access to targeted, short-term workforce training, and completers may sit for specific certification exams. Courses in certificate programs also apply toward technical certificates and associate degree programs in the subject area.
Certificates currently offered in this field are:
- Fluid Power (18 credits)
Upon completion leads to Fluid Power Certification, employment, and/or completion of an associate degree. Program and Employment Information - Industrial Electrician (18 credits)
Upon completion leads to preparation for the National Electrical Code Certification for Licensed Electrician, employment, and/or completion of an associate degree. Program and Employment Information - Industrial Heating and Cooling (18 credits)
Upon completion leads to preparation for the EPA Certification, employment, and/or completion of an associate degree. Program and Employment Information - Industrial Machining (18 credits)
Upon completion leads to preparation for the NIMS Certification employment, and/or completion of an associate degree. Program and Employment Information - Welding (18 credits)
Upon completion leads to preparation for the AWS Certification, employment, and/or completion of an associate degree. Program and Employment Information
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE
Technical Certificate programs provide education in conceptual and technical skills for specific occupations. Each program contains a sequence of required courses in a recognized concentration within one of the programs at the College. The program content is designed to develop competency in the comprehension of general and technical skills. Certificate programs require mastery of basic reading, writing, mathematical and algebraic skills. Program and Employment Information
To earn this degree, you must have 31-35 credits in the following areas:
- General Education Core: 7-10 credits
- Professional/Technical Core: 3 credits
- Concentration Courses: 6 credits
- Regionally Determined: 15-16 credits
Technical Certificate Concentrations:
- Electric Line Technology (21-22 credits)
- Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (21-22 credits)
- Machining (21-22 credits)
- Maintenance (21-22 credits)
- Natural Gas Technology (21-22 credits)
- Power Plant Technology (21-22 credits)
- Welding (21-22 credits)
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE
To earn this degree, you must have 62-66 credits in the following areas:
- General Education Core: 20-24 credits
- Professional/Technical Core: 24 credits
- Statewide Electives: 18 credits
CURRICULUM
View the curriculum for this program and all others currently available at Ivy Tech.
LOCATIONS
The Industrial Technology program is offered at the following campuses. Please click on the campus of interest below for contact and campus specific program information:
Bloomington
Program Summary (pdf)
Industrial Technology Faculty Web site
Contact:
Kirk Barnes
School of Technology Chair & Professor
Phone: (812) 330-6050
kbarnes@ivytech.edu
Central Indiana (Indianapolis)
Columbus/Franklin
- Faculty Contact:
- Kim Haza
- Program Chair
- 812-374-5191
- » Program Summary(pdf)
East Central (Anderson, Marion, Muncie, New Castle)
Kokomo (Kokomo, Logansport, Wabash)
Kokomo
Rodni Lytle, dean, school of technology
765-457-0858, ext. 545
Ron Thibos, program chair
800-459-0561, ext. 560
Logansport
Greg Spence, industrial technology faculty
866-753-5102, ext. 2141
Wabash
Thann Mughmaw, industrial technology faculty
260-563-8828, ext. 308
Lafayette
North Central (Elkhart, South Bend, Warsaw)
Northeast (Fort Wayne)
Northwest (East Chicago, Gary, Michigan City, Valparaiso)
The Mission of the Industrial Technology program is to prepare students for success in today's business and industry sector by delivering the most recent industrial technology theory and practices through cooperative efforts with industry, government, and other educational institutions. The program encourages critical thinking and problem-solving, while providing an in-depth study of the theories and skills necessary to meet the needs of industry and the career goals of the student.
Tom Box
Gary Campus
(219)980-7706
Industrial Technology - Machining Emphasis Student Academic Plan 2011-12
Industrial Technology - Maintenance Emphasis Student Academic Plan 2011-12
Industrial Technology - Process Operations Emphasis Student Academic Plan 2011-12
Industrial Technology - Welding Emphasis Student Academic Plan 2011-12
Upon graduation from the School of Technology, Industrial Technology students will be able to:
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Apply theory and practice within their areas of technology.
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Understand the need for obtaining new knowledge, including technological advances, and be able to continue to learn and remain current in their area of study.
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Seek and apply creative and analytical insight in the solution of industry problems.
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Communicate effectively, both orally and in written form, using many presentation styles.
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Function as pare of a diverse interdisciplinary team.
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Possess the academic and professional competence sufficient for productive employment and advancement within their respective industry.
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Have the ability to improve productivity, safety, and maintenance practices through the application of industrial technology principles.
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Be able to apply sound decision making skills in the workplace.
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Work safely in an industrial environment, employing the proper personal protective equipment (PPE); take the proper precautions against arc flash in a high voltage work area, and employ Lock out/Tag out procedures when indicated.
Richmond (Connersville, Richmond)
Jim Stokes
INDT/ADMF Department
Chair
Email: jstokes@ivytech.edu
Fax:
765-966-1654
Ph: 765-966-2656 x4017
Toll Free:
800-659-4562 x4017
Local Curriculum
- Associate of Applied Science
- Associate of Science
- Certificate
Career Development Certificates are available in Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers, Certified Electrician Preparation, Computer Aided Design & Manufacturing, Computer Numerical Controls, General Industrial Maintenance, Industrial Maintenance/Systems Troubleshooting, Programmable Controllers, Welding, HVAC. Please contact Jim Stokes for further details.
Southeast (Batesville, Lawrenceburg, Madison)
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MADISON
590 Ivy Tech Drive George Tackett |
LAWRENCEBURG & BATESVILLE
50 Walnut Street George Tackett |
Southern Indiana (Sellersburg)
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CONTACTS
Victoria Montgomery
Faculty Support Secretary
812 246.3301 ext 4143
Roy Long
Professor/Department Chair in Manufacturing & Industrial Technology
812 246.3301, ext. 4702
Southwest (Evansville, Princeton, Tell City)
For more information, please contact John Durbin, at (812) 429-0595.
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Energy Industry Career Programs
Wabash Valley (Greencastle, Terre Haute)
- Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree
- Certificate (CT)
- Technical Certificate (TC)
- Career Development Certificate (CDC)
Areas of Emphasis:
- Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
- Maintenance
- Machining
- Welding
Certificates in this Program:
- Fluid Power
- Heating and Air Conditioning
- Industrial Electrician
- Machine Tool
- Welding
Contact:
David Will
Dean, School of Technology
812-298-2406
dwill5@ivytech.edu
