Program Overview

Basic Industrial Power

Program Overview

The Basic Industrial Fluid Power Embedded Technical Diploma provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely assist mechanics in repairing, overhauling, installing, testing and inspecting pneumatic and hydraulic systems. Assist in performing preventive and predictive maintenance on equipment, building and grounds. As a student in the Basic Industrial Fluid Power Embedded Technical Diploma, you will:

• Gain an understanding of basic pneumatic and hydraulic principles.
• Identify fluid power components and symbols.
• Understand fluid power terminology.
• Apply math to calculate fluid power equations pertinent to the maintenance field.
• Understand safety standards for industry as outlined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and receive an OSHA 10 card, an industry recognized credential.
• Interpret engineering drawings.
• Enhance industry recognized soft skills such communication and teamwork.

Program Details

• Program Number:
• Your Degree: Technical Diploma
• Area of Study: Construction, Manufacturing and Maintenance
• Delivery Method: Some Online/Some In Person
• Estimated Time to Complete: 12 Credits | Finish diploma in 1 semester

Tuition and Fees

• Estimated Program Cost: $2,163.46
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Admission

• Earning a degree is a great way to advance your career development opportunities.
• If you are an international student and want to apply to Madison College, or transfer your F-1 student visa here, check program availability and then complete the International Admission Process.

Admission Requirements

• All materials must be submitted by the application deadline.
• Admission Application: The online application allows you to save your work as you complete it and ensures fast, secure delivery to our office.
• Education Completion: Submit official transcripts from the institutions you attended that indicate one of the following:
  • High school completion (current high school seniors may submit an in-progress transcript)
  • GED/HSED completion
  • College transcript or Madison College experience showing:
    • Completion of an associate degree or higher, or
    • At least 30 credits completed with a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4-point scale
• Additional Notes: Individual courses may have prerequisites to enroll. Admission into a program or waiting list does not guarantee eligibility to enroll in courses.

Curriculum and Experience

• Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the academic year.
• Current and newly admitted program students, go directly to your Degree Progress Report to view:
  • Progress toward your specific requirements
  • Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements
• Required Courses:
  • Safety for Industry (1 credit)
  • Fluid Power 1 for Industry (1 credit)
  • Fluid Power 2 for Industry (2 credits)
  • Interpreting Engineering Drawings (2 credits)
  • Written Communication (3 credits)
  • College Mathematics (3 credits)

Waiting List

• This program uses a waiting list to manage program admission due to capacity limitations and high program demand.
• A waiting list helps us manage applications in a way that is fair and transparent.
• Students on the waiting list receive priority in future terms based on thedate they complete all application requirements.
• Priority does not guarantee a spot in the program.

Career Outcomes

• MATC Basic Industrial Fluid Power Embedded Technical Diploma graduates are prepared with the following skills:
  • Assist mechanics in repairing, overhauling, installing, testing and inspecting pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
  • Assist in performing preventive and predictive maintenance on equipment, building and grounds.

Graduate Summary

• Graduate Report Summary Overview Count
• Percents| 2022| 2023| 2024
• Number of Program Graduates| 28| 48| 52
• Number of Surveys Sent| 28| 48| 52
• Number of Surveys Returned| 14| 22| 20
• Percent of Surveys Returned| | |
• Available for Employment| 8| 8| 13
• Percent Available for Employment| 57.1%| 36.4%| 65.0%
• Not in Labor Market| | |
• Percent Not in Labor Market| 42.9%| 63.6%| 30.0%

Graduate Employers

• Graduate Employers for academic year: 2024
• Employer(s)| Job Title| City*| State**| Positions
• Continental| Maintenance Technician| Sun Prairie| |
• Placon Corporation| Maintenance Technician| | |
• Stoughton Trailers| Maintenance Technician| Stoughton| |
• SubZero Wolf| Maintenance Technician| Fitchburg| |
• SubZero Wolf| Fabrication Assistant| Fitchburg| |

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