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Career Studies Certificate
Southwest Virginia Community College
This program is included in: G3
Program Details
Career Studies Certificate in Industrial Maintenance
Career Studies CertificateCareer Studies Certificate in Industrial Maintenance
Southwest Virginia Community College
This program is included in: G3
The curriculum provides an introduction to the skills needed to be successful in an industrial maintenance position. Emphasis is placed on electrical, machining, information technology, and other elective courses based on the students career goals.
Outcomes
Students have the option to choose a variety of classes, topics that could be covered include Safety, Basic Electricity, Industrial Wiring, Electrical Control Systems, Electric Motors, Electronics, Machine Shop, CNC Milling, Oxy Fuel Welding and Cutting, and Shielding Metal Arc Welding.
Program Overview & Guidance
Delivery Mode
In-Person
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Delivery Mode
Online
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Delivery Mode
Hybrid
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| Program Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Considerations for Selecting Degree | Many of the courses in this program have either evening or online options. |
| Considerations When Selecting Courses |
Course work should be completed in the order it appears in the catalog.
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| Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses | Students receive a lot of hands on training throughout this program. There are several lab based classes that will cover topics based on their selected courses. |
| Doing More With Your Degree | Continue your education and earn an Associates of Applied Science degree in Electrical/Electronics. Many of the courses required for the Industrial Maintenance certificate will count towards the Associates Degree. |
| Program Successes & Highlights | Complete the Industrial Maintenance Career Studies Certificate in as little as two semesters. |
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Program Credit Requirements
Credit and Course Requirements for the Program are expected in a future release. Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. If you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.
If you wish to see how your credits may apply, you can:
If you wish to see how your credits may apply, you can:
- Contact the institution where a staff member can help you map your credits to the requirements for this program.
- View the program requirements listed in the institution's catalog.
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
| Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | No |
| Credit for Prior Learning | |
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College Level Information
Number of Transfer Students
747
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
100%, AV GPA 3.07
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Is This College Right For Me? | Annual HC 3120, Transfer in per semester 97, Av Class size 12, Limited Foundation Owned Housing |
| Transfer Student Catalog Year | Summer, Fall , Spring is a catalog year |
| First Year Student Catalog Year | Summer, Fall , Spring is a catalog year |
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Where Can This Degree Transfer
This section displays degrees most closely related to this program
and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the
next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to
visit that program page.
| Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Shore Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Technical Studies | Associate | Associate in Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Mountain Empire Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computerized Manufacturing Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Mountain Empire Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in CMT - Electromechanical Technology Specialization | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Paul D. Camp Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Industrial Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Paul D. Camp Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Indust Technology - Electronic-Electrical | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Paul D. Camp Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Indust Technology - Electronic Controls | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
Careers Where This Degree Applies
| O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17-3026.00 | Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May perform time and motion studies on worker operations in a variety of industries for purposes such as establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency. | Architecture and Engineering Occupations |
| 17-3026.01 | Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Implement production processes and operate commercial-scale production equipment to produce, test, or modify materials, devices, or systems of unique molecular or macromolecular composition. Operate advanced microscopy equipment to manipulate nanoscale objects. Work under the supervision of nanoengineering staff. | Architecture and Engineering Occupations |
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