Industrial Production Technician, Certificate of Proficiency (IPT)

Program Overview

The Industrial Production Technician Certificate of Proficiency program at Delaware County Community College provides foundational skills and theoretical knowledge for entry-level roles in the industrial sector. It combines college-level courses with on-the-job internships, ensuring both theoretical and practical experience. The program empowers individuals to enhance their career opportunities in various industrial operations, manufacturing environments, or technical settings. Graduates are prepared for roles such as Industrial Production Technician, Machine Operator, and Quality Control Inspector.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Program Overview:
The Industrial Production Technician (IPT) Certificate of Proficiency program at Delaware County Community College offers students foundational skills and theoretical knowledge to pursue entry-level roles within the industrial sector. It empowers individuals to enhance their career opportunities in various industrial operations, manufacturing environments, or technical settings. The program uniquely combines college-level courses with on-the-job internships (CSEL), ensuring that students gain both theoretical and practical experience, thus enhancing their employability. The program structure accommodates working individuals by allowing them to align the CSEL component with their work obligations. As a means of encouraging employers' commitment to fostering workforce advancement, the CSEL component also offers opportunities for employees within industries to expand their knowledge and skill sets in collaboration with the college. Students are guided in developing structured training plans jointly with their employers and an identified college advisor. These partnerships create a valuable synergy between academic training and practical workplace applications, enhancing the overall learning experience.
• Program Objectives:
Upon successful completion of the IPT program, students are expected to demonstrate proficiency in the following competencies:
• Integrate individual tasks and collaborate effectively within diverse group assignments, applying their knowledge to workplace decision-making processes.
• Leverage both classroom learning and real-world experiences gained through internships to become effective and efficient workers in industrial settings.
• Set clear workplace objectives and devise comprehensive personal plans to achieve career goals effectively.
• Familiarize themselves with and appropriately utilize primary materials, tools, equipment, and established processes crucial for task completion.
• Understand and comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations within industrial workplaces.
• Develop and implement proficient note-taking strategies specific to workplace knowledge and skill acquisition.
• Produce well-written reports and maintain accurate workplace records, documenting observations, assessments, and other pertinent information.
• Apply essential mathematical principles to resolve industry-related computational problems effectively.
• Describe various processes prevalent in industrial production and manufacturing contexts.

Outline:

• Course Structure and Program Duration:
The IPT program includes 34 credit hours, spanning over six semesters. Students typically follow a structured course plan designed to provide them with a comprehensive understanding of industrial operations management.
• First Semester (16 credit hours):
• BUS 246: Teamwork (3 credits)
• ENG 100: English Composition I (3 credits)
• INT 100: Student Success (3 credits)
• MAT 128: Algebra (4 credits)
• MTT 199: Machine Tool Internship (3 credits)
• Second Semester (18 credit hours):
• MTT 108: Mathematics for Occupational Technologies (3 credits)
• MTT 213: Manufacturing Processes (3 credits)
• PCT 110: Safety, Health, and the Environment (3 credits)
• TCC 111: Technical Communications (3 credits)
• TME 115: Basic Technical Skills (3 credits)

Careers:

The IPT program prepares graduates for entry-level roles within varied industries that rely on production and manufacturing processes. Potential career paths may include:

• Industrial Production Technician
• Machine Operator
• Production Worker
• Quality Control Inspector
• Maintenance Technician
• Assembly Line Worker