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Associate of Applied Science with a major in Technical Studies-Industrial Maintenance Technician

Associate of Applied Science
Southside Virginia Community College

The AAS in Technical Studies in Industrial Maintenance Technician is designed to meet the increasingly sophisticated maintenance needs of institutions, business, and industries. As maintenance operations become more technologically advanced, greater knowledge and skills are required to keep performance at efficiency. With a broad-based approach, including cross-section of technical skills, in the Industrial Maintenance Program provides entry- level skills for these emerging industry needs. The program also provides retraining from individuals with a technical background who wish to upgrade their skills for additional employment opportunity.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree The Industrial Maintenance Technician Technology Studies Degree is designed to meet the increasingly sophisticated maintenance needs of institutions, businesses, and industries. As maintenance operations become more technologically advanced, greater knowledge and skills are required to keep performance at efficiency. With a broad-based approach, including a cross-section of technical skills, the Industrial Maintenance Program provides entry-level skills for these emerging industry needs. The program also provides retraining from individuals with a technical background who wish to upgrade their skills for additional employment opportunity. Courses are offered through a combination of lecture, distance learning, and hands-on activities.
Considerations When Selecting Courses

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Southside Virginia Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights
Program Credit Requirements
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The table below provides the requirements to complete this program. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You should consult an advisor or counselor to find courses you can take at your current institution that will transfer to this degree.

Please note that some courses may count towards more than one requirement such as meeting a general education requirement and a major specific requirement. The course will be listed under the first matching requirement. Please contact the institution with questions.

The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio and the requirements for the selected program.

A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Associate of Applied Science with a major in Technical Studies-Industrial Maintenance Technician
66
Associate of Applied Science with a major in Technical Studies-Industrial Technology
66
AAS Technical Studies Industrial Technology (5/1/2022)
66
COURSE REQUIREMENTS (5/1/2022)
66
ENG 137: Communication Process
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Approved Humanities Elective
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
MTH 130:Basic Technical Math
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
HLT 100: First Aid & Cardio
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
BUS 209: Continuous Qual Imp
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ENG 138:Comm Processes II
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
IND 137: Team Concepts & Prob
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ITE 152
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
AIR 135: Circuits & Controls I
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
AIR 122:Air Conditioning & Ref
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ELE 114: Electricity II
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
CAD 201:Computer Aided Draft
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
AIR 181: Planning & Estimating
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ELE 159: Electrical Motors
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
WEL 120
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ELE 226:Electrical Power and C
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ELE 239:Programmable Controls
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
SDV 107:Career Education
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
AIR 121:Air Conditioning & Ref
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ELE 113: Electricity I
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Approved Social Science Ele
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
AIR 134: Circuits and Controls
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Approved Social Science Electi
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
AAS Technical Studies Industrial Technology (5/1/2022)
66
Residency Requirement
66
Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 49 credits may be applied to this program.
GPA Requirement
66
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion The student development (SDV 100) requirement at SVCC is waived for students who have completed an associate or baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution. All other coursework is evaluated and transferred as applicable to your degree.

Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School Students earning an associate degree while in high school are not eligible for guaranteed admission programs. All courses are evaluated and transferred as applicable to your degree.
Credit for Prior Learning We accept AP, IB, Dantes, and CLEP results for college credit if the score earned meets college expectations.
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Southside Virginia Community College
College Level Information
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Transfer Admission Application
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Transfer Student Aid
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Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
100% of Transfer students who applied were accepted. The average GPA of transfer students accepted was 2.98
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me?

Some of main reasons that students pick SVCC are the location, affordability, and student-centered focus of the employees. SVCC is located in southside Virginia with two campuses and five off-site centers, often making it a short drive. SVCC offers small class sizes which allows for a personable experience with faculty.

Transfer Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance or year placement in the program of study.
First Year Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance or year placement in the program of study.
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions We recommend that you start your transfer planning during your first semester at SVCC. In addition to your regular academic advising, you should review the SVCC guaranteed admissions agreements and the transfer guides for the college or university to which you would like to transfer.
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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This section displays VCCS degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to most efficiently transfer your current course work. So, you can use this list to find a degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

If you are interested in transferring to a four-year degree view this degree on the Transfer Virginia site to explore degrees aligned with this program at Virginia's 4-year institutions.

Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Technical StudiesAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Blue Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Technical StudiesAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Mountain Gateway Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Technical StudiesAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Technical Studies Industrial Technician - MechanicalAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Technical Studies Integrated Machining TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Technical Studies Venture Creation and ManagementAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Technical Studies Industrial Technician - ElectricalAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Eastern Shore Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Technical StudiesAssociateAssociate in Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Technical StudiesAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Technical StudiesAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeTechnical StudiesAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Mountain Empire Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in WeldingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Applied Science in Advanced ManufacturingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearHybrid
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Technical Studies/HVAC and RefrigerationAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Technical Studies/Engineering TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science - Technical StudiesAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearOnline
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science - Technical Studies (Technical Supervision)AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearOnline
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
17-3026.00Industrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansApply 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
17-3026.01Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and TechniciansImplement 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
Cost To Complete
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This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 66 credits remaining to be completed

Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
Estimated Cost for the Associate of Applied Science with a major in Technical Studies-Industrial Maintenance Technician at Southside Virginia Community College
These costs are based on an estimated 4 semesters or 2 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category Cost Basis Cost (To You) Estimated Benefits Net Cost Notes
Tuition $159 Per Credit $10,494 $0 $10,494
Fees
Parking Fee $2 Per Credit $132 0 $132
Student Activity Fee $1 Per Credit $66 0 $66
*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.
Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:
  • You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.
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