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Nov 21, 2024
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2018-2019 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Industrial/Agriculture Mechanics Technology, TD
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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 healthy environment for learning
- Encourage students to become critical thinkers and lifelong learners
- Establish a working relationship between students and employers that promotes 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:
- Practice safe use of power tools.
- Properly disassemble and reassemble engines and replacement parts.
- Develop the ability to read and apply service manual information for repair.
- Apply basic computer skills
- Understand and apply preventative maintenance procedures.
- Understand how to read and diagnose electrical schematics and systems.
- Apply basic knowledge of hydraulic systems.
- Utilize knowledge of steering systems and components for diagnosis and repair.
- Demonstrate basic ability to diagnose and repair agricultural equipment
- Utilize communication skills.
Program Cycle
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| Abbeville |
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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 one-third 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 Courses - 42 Credits
- 3 Credits
CTS: Industrial Mechanic Apprentice Total: 17
Semester 2
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TD: Industrial/Agriculture Mechanics Technician Total Credits: 45
A grade of “C” or higher is required in all courses.
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