Industrial Automation
Program Overview
A 2-year program that will train you to become an Industrial Maintenance Technician. In this program, you will gain a hands-on working knowledge of electronics, pneumatics, robots, and motors as well as how to use computers to control these things in a manufacturing setting. Because of a lack of Industrial Maintenance Technicians, a graduate of this program would likely be able to go straight to work out of high school into a high-paying job. Job opportunities in the area include places such as O.G.&E., Johnson Controls, & OU Physical Plant.
What You'll Learn
- AC/DC Electrical Systems
- Career Readiness
- Electric Motor Control
- Fluid Power Theory and Power Transmission Principles
- Industrial Safety
- Mechanical Systems
- Mechatronics Lab
- Programmable Logic Controller
- Programming
Certifications and Licenses
- ODCTE Competency Certification
- Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
- Fluid Power Mechanic
- Electrical/Electronic Mechanic
- Snap-On Electric Meter Certification
*Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education
Career Opportunities
- Industrial automation technician
- Instrumentation and engineering technician
- Maintenance Technician
- Biomedical technician
- Communications technician
- Field service technician
- Industrial maintenance technician
- Electronics technician
For more information on occupations go to www.onetonline.org.
Leadership Opportunities
Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO) SkillsUSA
Enrollment Information
Who Can Enroll
High school juniors, seniors, and adultsProgram Length
This program is designed to be completed in 2 years (960 instructional hours).Tuition and Cost
$2.50 per credit hour X 960 hours = $2,400Financial Assistance
In-district* students under the age of 22 will be awarded the next step scholarship for students in good standing, which covers tuition and all full-time programs except Practical Nursing and Lineworker Technology.*In-district schools include: Blanchard, Bridge Creek, Dibble, Elmore City-Pernell, Lexington, Lindsay, Little Axe, Maysville, Newcastle, Noble, Paoli, Pauls Valley, Purcell, Stratford, Wanette, Washington, Wayne, Whitebead (PK-8) and Wynewood.
All financial assistance opportunities can be found on our Financial Aid webpage.
Class Schedule
Morning Session – 8:10 AM– 11:10 AMAfternoon Session – 12:45 AM – 3:45 PM
Transportation Services
- High school students: Transportation is provided from your high school to MidAmerica for both morning and afternoon classes. Buses will also take you back to your high school.
- Home school, EPIC, and adult students: Transportation is provided from your local high school for both morning and afternoon classes. Buses will also take you back to your high school.
Route times depend on the location of your high school. Click here for more detailed route times.
How to Apply
Applications are not posted online (except Lineworker Technology and Practical Nursing). High school students should contact their counselors and adult students should contact the MATC Admission Coordinators.
