Industrial Mechanical Systems, Diploma

Program Standard and Course Guide

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Admissions

Standard Number: MEH2-02-01 (Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide admission requirements are implemented for the Industrial Mechanical Systems, Diploma program.

Explanatory Comment

Admission refers to regular admission into a diploma program.

Statewide program admission requirements consider state and national occupational licensing and certifying requirements, where applicable. The institution develops and implements clearly stated Diploma program admissions policies and procedures.

Admission requirements are related to the functions of the Industrial Mechanical Systems, Diploma profession.

Evaluative Criteria

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated Industrial Mechanical Systems, Diploma program admission and advanced placement policies and procedures.

The requirements for admission to the Industrial Mechanical Systems, Diploma program are:

1. Attainment of 16 years of age

2. achievement of minimum regular admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; and

3. completion of application and related procedures.

 

Admission of transfer students to the Industrial Mechanical Systems program is contingent upon their meeting the following requirements:

1.  Attainment of 16 years of age

2. achievement of minimum regular admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; and

3. completion of application and related procedures.

 Admission of transfer students to the  Mechanical Control Systems program is contingent upon their meeting the following requirements:

1. regular admission and good standing at a regionally accredited diploma or degree granting institution; and

2. proper completion of application and related procedures.

 

Standard Number:  MEH2-02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Industrial Mechanical Systems, Diploma program.

Explanatory Comment

Provisional admission is granted to qualified students who do not meet the regular admission requirements of the program.

 

Provisionally admitted students are allowed to take developmental studies courses and/or certain occupational courses as designated in the course sequence standard.

 

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated policies and procedures for entry into programs on a provisional basis.

Evaluative Criteria

Provisional admission to the Industrial Mechanical Systems, Diploma program is afforded those students who do not meet program requirements but do meet provisional admission requirements.

 

The requirements for provisional admission to the Industrial Mechanical Systems, Diploma program are:

 

1. Attainment of 16 years of age;

2. achievement of minimum provisional admission scores on test of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; or recommendation by program faculty and designated admissions personnel on the basis of interview and assessment of student potential; and

3. achievement of minimum provisional admission scores on test of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; or recommendation by program faculty and designated admissions personnel on the basis of interview and assessment of student potential; and

 

All Industrial Mechanical Systems, Diploma program students initially admitted on a provisional basis meet regular admission requirements prior to graduation.

Provisionally admitted students whose English, math, and/or reading achievement levels do not meet regular program admission requirements are required to enroll in developmental studies courses approved by the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

Program Structure

Standard Number: MEH2-03-02 (Program Numbering System)

Standard Statement

A Program Major Code of MEH2 and a Program CIP Code of 47.030302 are applied to the Industrial Mechanical Systems, Diploma program.
The Industrial Mechanical Systems Program Specializations and the assigned specialization major code and CIP codes are as follows:
Specialization Title	Specialization Major Code	Specialization CIP Code

Explanatory Comment

Assignment of a statewide Program Major Code MEH2 and Program CIP Code 47.030302  to the Industrial Mechanical Systems, Diploma program is the basis from which statewide programmatic consistency is developed.

 

Each degree//certificate program complies with the assigned Program Major Code(s) established in the relevant program-specific standards of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

Evaluative Criteria

Each authorized degree//certificate program is assigned a Program Major Code and Program CIP Code.

 

Each degree//certificate program having a given Program Major Code is consistent with all other programs throughout the state that have the same Program Major Code.

 

Degree//certificate programs having multiple specializations are assigned a Specialization Major Code and Specialization CIP Code for each option.

 

Standard Number: MEH2-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)

Standard Statement

The Industrial Mechanical Systems, Diploma program utilizes essential course components consistent with statewide program requirements. Specific course alphanumeric identification Codes are assigned to each course. Students are required to progress through two course categories in a developmentally valid sequence.

Explanatory Comment

Programs are assigned an identical Major Code MEH2 and are consistent statewide. Each specific course is assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a statewide course identification code.

Evaluative Criteria

The Industrial Mechanical Systems, Diploma program is assigned a Major Code of MEH2, and utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide. Program components include, but are not limited to:

Industrial Mechanical Systems

Industrial Mechanical Systems, Diploma

Program Description

The Industrial Mechanical Systems, Diploma program provides instruction to prepare students for employment in a variety of positions within the industrial production equipment maintenance field.  The program provides learning opportunities that introduce, develop and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement.  Additionally, the program provides opportunities to retrain or upgrade present knowledge and skills.  Graduates of the program receive a Industrial Mechanical Systems, diploma that qualifies them for employment as an industrial maintenance mechanic.