Industrial Mechanical Systems
Diploma
Contact Information
Neil Jones
706-771-4100
Augusta Campus - Building 700

Michael Dienes
706-595-0166 ext. 19
Thomson Campus

Grady (Chip) Dixon
706-437-6816
Waynesboro Campus

Program Description

The Industrial Mechanical Systems Diploma program provides instruction to prepare students for employment in a variety of positions within the industrial production equipment maintenance field. The program provides learning opportunities that introduce, develop and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to retrain or upgrade present knowledge and skills. Graduates of the program receive a Industrial Mechanical Systems diploma that qualifies them for employment as industrial millwright or industrial maintenance mechanics. High school graduation or GED is required for graduation from this program.

Employment Opportunities

Industrial Mechanical Systems graduates are in demand more and more as the competition for business in the market place increases. Graduates in the Industrial Mechanical Systems program are prepared for employment as entry level maintenance mechanics. Program graduates are to be competent in the technical areas of direct current, alternating current, industrial mechanics, industrial hydraulics, industrial pneumatics, milling operations, lathe operations, welding, and have a basic understanding of the fundamentals of refrigeration. Employment opportunities for the multi-skilled technician are increasing as technology advances.

Notes:

• A grade of “C” or higher is required for all courses with the following prefixes: IDS, IFC, and MAT.
• Students must complete Track A or Track B, in addition to completing Track C or Track D