Industrial Technology

A student works on technical components of a machine.
Enrollment Steps
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New & transfer students
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Setup of your 69·çÁ÷ account
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Paying for college
Complete the FAFSA
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Contact the program director
217-786-3447
Email Doug Hoy

Program Highlights

Industrial techs have the knowledge to jump in and repair or maintain high-tech machines used in factories, warehouses, hospitals and more.

  • Practice your troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Work with tools and tech; hand tools, power tools and computer systems to repair and upgrade machinery, ensuring it all operates safely and efficiently.
  • Understand pneumatic, hydraulic and mechatronic systems, and how to use programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
  • Learn basic electrical skills, welding and computer-aided design (CAD).
  • Earn portable, stackable certificates which can lead to an associate or bachelor’s degree.

Degrees & Certs

69·çÁ÷ offers the following programs to successfully equip you for a career in industrial technology. Explore available . Students need to consult with program director/enrollment specialist before registering.

Industrial Maintenance Technology • Certificate of Achievement

Time to completion: 2 years

Industrial Technologies • Certificate of Completion

Time to completion: 1 year

Cost

For fall 2024, spring 2025 and summer 2025, air conditioning, refrigeration and heating (ARH) and welding (WEL) classes (except ARH 210 and WEL 135) have a tuition rate of $210 per credit hour for in-district residents. All other classes in the program have a standard in-district rate of $140 per credit hour. Get more information on tuition and fees.

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Industrial Maintenance • Certificate of Achievement

Program costs as of August 2024:

  • Tuition and fees: $6,552.00
  • Books: $1,638.50
  • Tools: $355.16
  • Total: $8,545.66

Learn more about cost of attendance.

There are ways to get help paying for college. Learn more about paying for college.

Job Outlook

See what opportunities with an Industrial Maintenance Technology certificate look like. (Note: In addition to the Industrial Maintenance Technology certificate, other certificates are available. Opportunities may vary on the educational level earned.)

Questions & tours

Questions about the industrial technology program? Looking to schedule a tour or learn how to hire our graduates? Contact Doug Hoy, program director, at 217-786-3447.

For additional questions or help with registering for class, with Darla Cochran, workforce enrollment specialist, at 217-786-2407. After booking, you will receive an email and text confirmation. Please make sure to check your email spam/junk folders for the confirmation. 

This program focuses on maintenance and repair of commercial or industrial machinery in buildings, plants or factory settings. Maintenance technologists are skilled in vibration analysis, electrical troubleshooting, drive system repair and hydraulic/pneumatic system troubleshooting and repair. General maintenance mechanics may troubleshoot and repair HVAC systems, electrical control systems and/or complete preventive maintenance on many types of machinery. This program incorporates basic welding skills.

This program focuses on the foundational understanding and effective utilization of safety regulations in general industry with emphasis on lock-out-tag-out and workplace systems operations. Topics include basic blueprint interpretation, including electrical wiring diagrams and symbols; electricity voltage, amperage, resistance and power; mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic power; industry safety practices; and the systematic approach to troubleshooting utilizing blueprints, schematics, documentation and logical thinking.