Degree Requirements and Courses
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Maintenance Mechanic Certificate
Certificate | SC Program: CT.3453
The Maintenance Mechanic Program is designed to prepare students for positions in a variety of service and manufacturing industries requiring technically trained and/or certified mechanics. The program is designed to prepare students for the opportunity to become an entry-level maintenance mechanic.
This certificate is approved through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed requirements and filing an application for graduation with Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect completion of this certificate.
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Map your education by viewing the program map for the degree or certificate you’re interested in earning below. Meet with a counselor to create your official comprehensive education plan.
A program map shows all the required and recommended courses you need to graduate and a suggested order in which you should take them. The suggested sequence of courses is based on enrollment and includes all major and general education courses required for the degree.
Fall Semester, First Year
12.5 Units TotalDIES 48
3.5
Hydraulics
DIES 48
A study of the theory, application, and component parts of a hydraulic system. This course will emphasize fundamentals in dismantling, inspection, and troubleshooting hydraulic components and complete systems. Closed-loop application, inspection and troubleshooting will be studied. This course is required for all Diesel Technology, Welding Technology, and Equipment Operations and Maintenance majors. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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WELD 70
3
Beginning Welding
WELD 70
Note: Students must provide safety glasses and welding gloves, and those materials which are of continuing value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be explained at the first class meeting.
A beginning course designed for the student interested in acquiring basic welding skills to be used in a trade or service occupation. Emphasis is placed on oxyacetylene and arc welding in all positions. A portion of this course may be offered in a distance education format.
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A beginning course designed for the student interested in acquiring basic welding skills to be used in a trade or service occupation. Emphasis is placed on oxyacetylene and arc welding in all positions. A portion of this course may be offered in a distance education format.
INDE 45
3
Intro to Manual Machining
INDE 45
This course introduces the operation of manual machining equipment as used in the manufacturing environment, including precision measurement, layout and blueprint reading. A portion of this course may be offered in a distance education format.
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INDE 37
3
Electricity and Electronics
INDE 37
Advisory: MATH 101 with a grade of C or higher, or Math Placement Level 3 or higher; and ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement Level 4 or higher.
This course will provide the theory and hands-on electronic skills necessary for students in vocational or Career Technical Education courses such as the Automotive and Diesel Industrial Technology, Computers, Mechatronics, Energy, Heavy Equipment/Transportation programs and more. Course content includes electrical theory, components testing, and troubleshooting of many types of electrical systems including AC and DC systems.This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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This course will provide the theory and hands-on electronic skills necessary for students in vocational or Career Technical Education courses such as the Automotive and Diesel Industrial Technology, Computers, Mechatronics, Energy, Heavy Equipment/Transportation programs and more. Course content includes electrical theory, components testing, and troubleshooting of many types of electrical systems including AC and DC systems.This course may be offered in a distance education format.
Spring Semester, First Year
12 Units TotalDIES 49
3
Advanced Hydraulics
DIES 49
This course will emphasize the application of cylinders and motors used to control fluid power systems. Hydraulic-pneumatic circuitry, maintenance, repair, and closed loop drivers will be covered. Recommended for Equipment Operations and Maintenance, production, agriculture, and diesel majors. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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INDE 101
3
Industrial Trade Basics
INDE 101
The course provides an overview of basic skills required for individuals seeking entry-level employment in industrial occupations. The subjects covered include workplace safety and regulations, hand and power tools, basic rigging, introduction to blueprints, and an overview of soft skills related to effective communications and employability requirements necessary for sustainable employment. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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INDE 38
3
Intro/Industrial Mechatronics
INDE 38
Advisory: INDE 37 with a grade of C or higher; MATH 101 with a grade of C or higher, or Math Placement Level 3 or higher; ENGL 280 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement Level 5 or higher.
This course is designed for students who wish to be introduced to principles of industrial electronics and mechatronics for various vocational and industrial applications. We will be using the Arduino Starter Kit. Topics include theory of DC and AC circuits, semiconductor theory, digital concepts, circuits and systems and their applications, programming logic controls, circuit design, and integrating circuits with computers and machinery. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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This course is designed for students who wish to be introduced to principles of industrial electronics and mechatronics for various vocational and industrial applications. We will be using the Arduino Starter Kit. Topics include theory of DC and AC circuits, semiconductor theory, digital concepts, circuits and systems and their applications, programming logic controls, circuit design, and integrating circuits with computers and machinery. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
WELD 174
3
Structural Steel MIG Welding
WELD 174
Note: Students must provide safety glasses and welding gloves, and those materials which are of continuing value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be explained at the first class meeting. Welding is a skill that requires a great deal of hand and eye coordination. Hours of practice are needed to master skills to advance to the next level or become skilled enough for employment.
GMAW (gas metal arc welding) stresses certification and code welding on plate and structural steel in all positions. Course instruction and related information will include gas metal and flux core arc welding equipment and welding variables. The course will also cover shielding gases, equipment malfunctions, certification and weld procedures. A portion of this course may be offered in a distance education format.
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GMAW (gas metal arc welding) stresses certification and code welding on plate and structural steel in all positions. Course instruction and related information will include gas metal and flux core arc welding equipment and welding variables. The course will also cover shielding gases, equipment malfunctions, certification and weld procedures. A portion of this course may be offered in a distance education format.
Fall Semester, Second Year
11 Units TotalWELD 73
Pre.
3
Structural Steel Metal Fabrica
WELD 73
Note: Students must provide safety glasses and welding gloves, and those materials which are of continuing value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be explained at the first class meeting.
This is a course covering metal fabrication techniques, layout, welding, and the use of metal fabrication equipment. The class simulates on-the-job welding situations. A portion of this course may be offered in a distance education format.
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This is a course covering metal fabrication techniques, layout, welding, and the use of metal fabrication equipment. The class simulates on-the-job welding situations. A portion of this course may be offered in a distance education format.
WELD 118
2
Blueprint & Spec Readng(Mech)
WELD 118
A beginning blueprint reading class for the student in the metal and mechanical trades. Basic visualization and drawing concepts including orthographic projection, detailing, sketching, and communication skills that are needed for employment are developed in the class. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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MATH 73
3
Contemporary Math for Technical Fields
MATH 73
Prerequisite: Intermediate Algebra as determined by Multiple Measure, or Math Placement Level 4 or higher.
This course is designed to equip Career Technical Education students with college-level mathematical competencies required in today's workplace. Topics include college-level algebra, measurement units and conversion, estimation, solid figures, geometry, trigonometry, basic statistics, and probability. This course will promote quantitative reasoning through the use of mathematical applications and modeling with an emphasis on CTE topics. These applications and modeling will be reinforced by using requisite tools utilized by CTE courses to enhance students' visualization and problem-solving development.
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This course is designed to equip Career Technical Education students with college-level mathematical competencies required in today's workplace. Topics include college-level algebra, measurement units and conversion, estimation, solid figures, geometry, trigonometry, basic statistics, and probability. This course will promote quantitative reasoning through the use of mathematical applications and modeling with an emphasis on CTE topics. These applications and modeling will be reinforced by using requisite tools utilized by CTE courses to enhance students' visualization and problem-solving development.
INDE 101
3
Industrial Trade Basics
INDE 101
This course provides an overview of basic skills required for individuals seeking entry-level employment in industrial occupations. The subjects covered include workplace safety and regulations, hand and power tools, basic rigging, introduction to blueprints, and an overview of soft skills related to effective communications and employability requirements necessary for sustainable employment. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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Please see a counselor to discuss options for meeting general education requirements for transfer to California State Universities (CSU) and/or University of California (UC) campuses, as well as any specific additional courses that may be required by your chosen institution of transfer.
*Alternative Courses: Please see a Shasta College counselor for alternative course options. You can also view the following to find other courses to meet degree/certificate requirements:
- California State Universities – General Education
- IGETC – Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum
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Industrial Technology Interest Area Counselors
Email
Contact Nickie McGarry
Department
Counseling & Student Services
Phone
(530) 242-7956
Location
Redding Main Campus | Room 137
Degree
M.S., National University
For Appointments
(530) 242-7724
Interest Areas Counseling
Earth & Environment, Industrial Technology
Email
Contact Haley Carter
Department
Counseling & Student Services
Phone
(530) 242-7724
Location
Redding Main Campus | Room 101
Degree
M.S., National University
For Appointments
(530) 242-7724
Academic/Instructional Division Office
Phone
(530) 242-7560
Location
Main Redding Campus | 1023
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