Applied Engineering

Program Overview

At Johnston Community College, you'll get the hands-on training and technical skills needed to install, maintain, and repair industrial machines and systems. This program prepares you to troubleshoot equipment and keep operations running in fields like manufacturing, automation, and engineering technology.

Credentials Offered: Degree, Diploma & Certificate

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What You'll Learn

Industrial Safety and OSHA Regulations
Learn how to work safely by following OSHA rules and using proper safety practices in industrial settings.
Circuit Analysis and Electrical Systems
Understand how electrical circuits work and how to read diagrams, test systems, and solve electrical problems.
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
Get hands-on training in programming and troubleshooting the control systems used in automated machines.
Hydraulics and Pneumatics
Work with systems that use fluid and air pressure to power machines in factories and industrial environments.
Automation Principles
Discover how automated systems, sensors, and robotics improve production and reduce downtime.
Basic Welding and Machining Processes
Learn how to safely cut, weld, and shape metal parts used in manufacturing and repair work.