Automation Technology Diploma Program
IST4 - 202512
Program Description
The Automation Technology diploma program is designed for the student who wishes to prepare for a career as an Industrial Systems technician/electrician. The program provides learning opportunities that introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skill, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to retrain or upgrade present knowledge and skill. The diploma program teaches skills in Industrial Systems Technology providing background skills in several areas of industrial maintenance, including electronics, industrial wiring, motors, controls, PLCs, instrumentation, fluid power, mechanical, pumps and piping, and computers. Graduates of the program receive an Automation Technology diploma that qualifies them for employment as industrial electricians or industrial systems technicians.
Program Specific Information
Students are accepted every semester based on course and space availability.
Program Length and Availability
4 Semesters
Campus Availability: Hall & Barrow
Financial Aid
This program is eligible for the Pell Grant and may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid.
Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.
Admissions Requirements
Must be 16 years of age.
High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission. (Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.)
Request official ACCUPLACER, SAT, or ACT test scores be sent to the Admissions Office or refer to our Admissions Assessment Procedure found here for more options: Admissions Testing – Lanier Technical College.
Curriculum
Basic Skills – Total of 8 Hours
Program-Specific Core – Total of 29 Hours
Occupational-Related Electives – Choose 9 Hours
Total Credit Hours: 46
Graduation requirement includes completion of a total of 46 hours in the above areas
Graduation Plan
Semester One
Semester Two
Semester Three
Semester Four
Apply for Graduation
| IDSY 2000 | PLC I | 4 |
| Occupational Related Electives | 9 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Total Credit Hours: 46
This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.