Academics
Industrial Technology
In today’s highly complex society, technical industries and companies are being called upon to implement new technologies and equipment to improve efficiencies and maximize day-to-day operations. To minimize downtime and costly delays, companies are in need of qualified technicians capable of maintaining and repairing a wide variety of mechanical and electrical equipment. The Industrial Technology program offers comprehensive training in several of the most sought-after skills that companies are demanding as they seek employees with multi-craft talents.
Program graduates have expertise in a number of fields and are capable of stepping in and keeping equipment and machinery running in manufacturing plants, hotels or other mid-size or large companies. Recognized for their breadth of experience, they are qualified to solve most of the technical and industrial problems experienced by companies today. Additionally, our program prepares students for the EPA licensing exam covering refrigeration and air conditioning repair.
In addition to developing multiple skill sets, Industrial Technology graduates experience on-the-job diversity and increased flexibility in their career choices.
Associate of Technology, Associate of Science or
Certificate of Technology
Ranken’s Industrial Technology program provides overall instruction, hands-on training and experience in the practices and skills needed by many facilities, including universities, hospitals, hotels and industrial businesses. The Industrial Technology program offers specialized instruction in the following areas:
- Basic electricity
- Introduction to Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR)
- Introduction to welding
- National Electrical Code, motor controls and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
- Basic pipefitting and plumbing
- Carpentry maintenance
- Hydraulics principles & theory
- Welding (TIG, MIG and SMAW)
- Mechanical systems
Students interested in completing the certificate of technology program will take all technical courses in the associate degree program and two general education courses per semester.
Upon completion of the associate degree program, students are eligible for the Bachelor of Science in Applied Management (BSAM) program — and could graduate with a bachelor’s degree in as little as two short years.
Evening Program Certificate in Industrial Technology
Ranken evening program students can earn a certificate in Industrial Technology by pursuing a generalist program customized to suit individual needs and interests. These courses combine classroom and shop projects to provide overall instruction, hands-on training and experience in the practices and skills needed by area-wide facilities, including universities, hospitals, hotels and industrial businesses.
To earn a certificate in Industrial Technology, students must complete a minimum of four courses from the following:
- Blueprint Reading
- Electrical Maintenance
- Industrial Maintenance
- Stationary Engineering (license preparation)
These classes meet on Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Stand-alone courses are also available in the following:
- Carpentry Maintenance
- Fabrication and Welding Technology
- Precision Machining Technology
- Plumbing Technology
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology
- Solar Photovoltaic Technology Training (also offered as a non-credit course)
- Home Energy Audit Training (also offered as a non-credit course)
- Home Inspection Training (also offered as a non-credit course)
- Locksmith (also offered as a non-credit course)
- Home Inspection Technical Certification Training
For students interested in furthering their education, these courses can be credited toward the Bachelor of Science in Applied Management (BSAM) degree.
Associate of Applied Science
Ranken is offering an Associate of Applied Science degree as a part of the evening program curriculum. You can earn your associate degree with a combination of Ranken’s standard evening school courses as well as our new online courses. You can also transfer credit from other accredited technical training programs, or have your technical work experience evaluated for possible transfer credit. (30 technical credit hours required for graduation.)
