An Industrial Networking Technician installs and repairs computer hardware and software components and network structures used in industrial systems.

Associate of Technical Study (A.T.S.) Two-year (six quarters) full-time degree schedule; mixture of core technical courses along with basic mathematics science, and communications classes; this type of program can be completed on a part-time basis

Graduates of this program will be able to:

• demonstrate College Graduate Competencies
• solve electrical and networking problems by applying principles of electrical and networking engineering technology
• design, build, and troubleshoot electrical circuits in varying applications by applying principles of electrical control circuitry, of analog and digital circuitry, and of programmable control logic
• solve engineering problems by applying basic principles of physics and mathematics
• design, setup, and maintain an industrial computer system and computer networks
• interpret, create, and update design drawings and details
• design and maintain fundamental computer networks, routers, and servers in an industrial environment
• demonstrate an understanding of SCADA systems and how to apply these systems to a given manufacturing problem
• improve workplace efficiency by applying quality management principles

• Computer Support Technician
• Computer and Network Repair Specialist
• Industrial Network Technician
• IT Technician
• Field Support Technician
• Enterprise Technician

To apply for acceptance into the Industrial Networking Technician ATS program at MTC, applicants must have:

1. Completed and submitted the MTC Application for Admission and nonrefundable application fee.
   
2. Provided final high school transcript (or GED results) and college transcripts (if applicable).
   
3. Successful completion of the Basic Skills Assessment (COMPASS) and Technology Skills Test is required. Any college foundation courses recommended by COMPASS results are also required.
   
4. COMPASS math score of 41 or above is required to take the first algebra course in the engineering program.

Transfer students to MTC must qualify in accordance with current admission criteria.

Visit the MTC Office of Admission for more details.

The A+ Certification, held by more than 260,000 individuals, demonstrates the achievement of entry-level competencies as computer service technicians in a broad range of hardware and software technologies. MTC offers specialized courses that prepare students to successfully take the A+ examinations and pursue growing job opportunities.

This certification is sponsored by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA®) a national organization of business and computer technology vendors dedicated to establishing industry standards in the areas of customer service and training. See the department dean or academic advisor for details.