Industrial/Agriculture Mechanics Technology, TD

Program Description

The Industrial/Agriculture Mechanics Technology program prepares individuals to operate, repair, and maintain industrial farm equipment, such as tractors, forklifts, steer skids, side by sides, ATVs, generators, boats, and harvesting machines through a combination of classes and hands-on experiences.

Program Goals

Provide a safe training facility and a healthy environment for learning
Encourage students to become critical thinkers and lifelong learners
Establish a working relationship between students and employers that promotes the upgrading of skills for continued advancement in the field

Program Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the Industrial/Agriculture Mechanics Technology Program will be able to:

Demonstrate safe work practices.
Understand and apply preventative maintenance procedures.
Apply basic knowledge of fluid-based systems.
Demonstrate basic ability to diagnose and repair agricultural/industrial equipment.

Associate of Applied Science Technical Studies - Industrial Agriculture Mechanics Technology

Students interested in an associate degree should visit Technical Studies, AAS for more information.

Specific Degree Requirements

Students wishing to earn a Technical Degree in Industrial/Agriculture Technology from South Louisiana Community College must:

Have a degree program adjusted SLCC cumulative average of 2.0.
Have earned at least 25 percent of the credit hours required for the degree through SLCC courses.
Have earned at least a “C” in each course unless stated by a specific program.
Have no more than forty percent credit hours in required major courses and no more than 50 percent of credit hours total from non-traditional sources, Credit for Prior Learning (CPL), to meet the degree requirements, unless required by a specific program.
Have completed at least the number of credits stipulated in the degree program.

Major Requirements - Total Credit Hours: 45

IAMT 1013 Safety and Quality Standards 3 Credits
IAMT 1106 Engine Parts Identification and Operating Principles 6 Credits
IAMT 1205 Engine Fuel Systems 5 Credits
IAMT 1305 Basic Industrial Engine Electrical Systems 5 Credits
IAMT 1405 General Engine Diagnostics 5 Credits
IAMT 2004 Basic Hydraulics 4 Credits
IAMT 2103 Power Trains I 3 Credits
IAMT 2104 Machinery Repair 4 Credits
IAMT 2202 Power Trains II 2 Credits
IAMT 2305 Preventive Maintenance 5 Credits
WFMA 1003 Mathematics for Workforce Occupations 3 Credits

Total Credit Hours: 45

Degree Plan

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Semester 1

WFMA 1003 Mathematics for Workforce Occupations 3 Credits
IAMT 1013 Safety and Quality Standards 3 Credits
IAMT 1106 Engine Parts Identification and Operating Principles 6 Credits
IAMT 1205 Engine Fuel Systems 5 Credits

CTS: Industrial Mechanics Apprentice Total: 17

Semester 2

IAMT 1305 Basic Industrial Engine Electrical Systems 5 Credits
IAMT 1405 General Engine Diagnostics 5 Credits
IAMT 2004 Basic Hydraulics 4 Credits
IAMT 2103 Power Trains I 3 Credits

Total: 17

Semester 3

IAMT 2104 Machinery Repair 4 Credits
IAMT 2202 Power Trains II 2 Credits
IAMT 2305 Preventive Maintenance 5 Credits

Total: 11

TD: Industrial/Agriculture Mechanics Technician Total Credits: 45

A grade of “C” or higher is required in all courses.