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New Certificate Program in Industrial
Systems Technology
Northeast Alabama Community College
President Dr. David Campbell recently announced that the Alabama
Department of Postsecondary Education has approved NACC to offer
the short-term certificate in Industrial Systems Technology
effective for the Spring 2008 semester.
Industrial Systems Technology is a program
that integrates mechanical troubleshooting and preventive
maintenance with electrical and electronics set-up and
troubleshooting. The result is a multi-skilled technician that
is able to diagnose and repair problems in industrial settings,
including advanced manufacturing systems. Topics of study
include electricity, instrumentation, machining, industrial
motors, hydraulics, industrial wiring, metal cutting, process
control, pneumatics, motor controls, programmable logic
controls, welding, and troubleshooting.
“We are excited to be able to offer this
certificate program,” stated Dr. David Campbell. “Our growth
over the past several years has permitted the college to offer
some new career/technical programs. With the opening of the new
Health Education and Workforce Development Center, we now have
the space to open these programs and the specialized labs needed
to support them.”
According to Mike Kennamer, Director of
Workforce Development at Northeast, “Industrial systems jobs are
good, high-technology jobs that require technical skills to
correct problems, but also require the knowledge to understand
why a system component is malfunctioning and how to avoid that
malfunction in the future.”
Based on results from a survey conducted
by the college, Northeast also has applied to the Alabama State
Board of Education and the Alabama Commission on Higher
Education to offer the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in
Industrial Systems Technology. This degree would permit the
college to conduct even more training in the field of industrial
systems technology. The program and application has received
support from both the Jackson County and DeKalb County Economic
Development Authorities, as well as from a number of area
industries. The Alabama Technology Network (ATN) Center located
at Northeast will also assist with the funding and support of
the program.
“We want to make certain there is a
community need for any new program,” said Campbell. “Mr.
Kennamer and his staff have done an outstanding job in working
with area businesses and industries, as well as with economic
development officials, to determine that there is a need locally
for this program.”
Those who are interested in the program
may e-mail
kennamerm@nacc.edu or call the Office of Workforce
Development at 256-228-6001 or 256-638-4418, ext. 254 for more
information.
Northeast Alabama Community College is a
comprehensive community college providing academic transfer
courses, career programs, business and industry services, and
opportunities for cultural enrichment. |
