Savannah Location Only
This is a customizable program preparing students for occupations in industrial or agricultural mechanics and maintenance. Students complete a core of general education and technical courses, then work with their advisor to identify other appropriate coursework or credit for prior learning to meet their educational and employment goals, with a minimum of sixty total credit hours. This program includes courses that can only be completed at the Savannah Campus location.
FIRST YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER
| CourseID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MT110 | Intermediate Algebra OR | |
| AG117 | Agricultural Math | 3 |
| MF122 | Basic Electricity I | 3 |
| HI103 | American History to 1877 OR | |
| PL216 | National Government | 3 |
| CS102 | College Seminar | 1 |
| AT120 | Applied Welding | 1 |
| AT145 | Applied Hydraulics | 1 |
| AT150 | Applied Safety for General Industry | 1 |
| AT155 | Applied Maintenance Basics | 1 |
| Total | 14 | |
SECOND SEMESTER
| CourseID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SP175 | Speech Communication OR | |
| SP220 | Interpersonal Communications | 3 |
| Technical Elective | 3 | |
| Technical Elective | 3 | |
| MF128 | Motor Controls | 3 |
| BT160 | Microcomputer Applications I | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
SECOND YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER
| CourseID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EN101 | English I | 3 |
| MF141 | Programmable Logic Controllers | 3 |
| MF170 | Industrial Mechanics | 3 |
| Technical Elective | 3 | |
| Technical Elective | 3 | |
| Total | 15 | |
SECOND SEMESTER
| CourseID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MF235 | Industrial Robotics | 3 |
| BT240 | Employment Strategies | 1 |
| Technical Elective | 3 | |
| Technical Elective | 3 | |
| Technical Elective | 3 | |
| Technical Elective | 3 | |
| Total | 16 | |
*Please see your advisor or the NCMC Academic Catalog for specific course choices in each area.
- Dual credit/Transfer credit – This plan is designed for students with no dual or transfer credit. Consider any prior college credit to avoid repeating coursework. We will need official transcripts for these courses.
- Developmental Studies – This plan assumes that the student does not need to take Developmental Studies courses. Placement test scores determine whether or not the student will need to complete Developmental Studies courses. You can learn more about Developmental Studies courses in the NCMC Academic Catalog.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Missouri Department of Workforce Development predicts about 150 job openings every year right here in Northwest Missouri for Maintenance Workers, more than fifty a year for industrial mechanics, and about thirty-five a year for first-line supervisors.*
| Occupation | Entering | Average | Experienced |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | $55,048 | $73,203 | $91,594 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics | $49,837 | $59,557 | $63,927 |
| Maintenance Workers, Machinery | $51,018 | $57,235 | $64,302 |
Wage estimates are from the Missouri Department of Workforce Development 2022-2032 Occupational Projections for the North region at www.missourieconomy.org.
Select one of the occupations below to learn more and see national wage data:
Maintenance Workers, Machinery
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR THIS PROGRAM
- Communicate with others regarding maintenance, installation and repair issues and trends to meet business needs,
- Exhibit hands-on knowledge of equipment operation to identify maintenance needs and maximize performance.
- Demonstrate the safe use of manufacturing equipment in order to ensure safety in the maintenance, installation, and repair work environment.
- Identify and diagnose equipment problems in order to effectively repair manufacturing equipment.
- Employ installation, customizing, or upgrading techniques in order to ensure the proper functioning of manufacturing equipment.
PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION
Rick Sharp
Industrial Technology Instructor/Coordinator
Savannah Campus
[email protected]
(816) 324-8033
Joe Barbosa
Assistant Director of the Savannah Campus
Savannah Campus
[email protected]
(816) 324-8037
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