Industrial Motor Control Technician Technical Certificate of CreditThe Industrial Motor Control Technician Technical Certificate of Credit provides training in the maintenance of industrial motor controls. Topics include DC and AC motors, basic, advanced, and variable speed motor controls, and magnetic starters and braking.
Students are accepted in the Industrial Motor Control Technician certificate program any semester. A full-time student can complete this program in 1 semester. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 12 semester credit hours.
Offered at the Following Campuses/Delivery Mode: South Campus (Dublin)Employment OutlookCareer Traits/Requirements Individuals wanting to enroll in the Industrial Motor Control Technician program must have good eyesight, manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, critical thinking skills, problem-solving skills, math skills, and the ability to apply technology to the work environment.
Graduates are prepared for employment in the industrial maintenance field at manufacturing facilities nationwide. Instruction and practical application of learned skills provide a broad occupational background which appeals to prospective employers.
HOPE Career GrantThe HOPE Career Grant, formerly known as the Strategic Industries Workforce Development Grant, is available to HOPE Grant-qualified students who enroll in select majors specifically aligned with one of 12 industries in which there are more jobs available in Georgia than there are skilled workers to fill them. To qualify, an OFTC student must be fully admitted to the college, enrolled in one of the above programs and receiving the HOPE Grant for the same term. The amount of the HOPE Career Grant award is a fixed amount for each term of enrollment:
9 or more credit hours – $500/semester3-8 credit hours – $250/semester1-2 credit hours – $125/semesterCommercial Truck Driving – $1,000 one time awardHigh School students in dual enrollment and joint enrollment are NOT eligible. Admission RequirementsOFTC may accept a student's official entrance score on the following validated assessment instruments if the scores meet the required minimums:
COMPASS/ASSETSATACTPSATPACTAccuplacer/Accuplacer Next Generation/CompanionHOPE GPA after completion of 10th grade of 2.6 or higher, or High School GPA of 2.6 (for occupational programs), or 2.0 for Workforce Entry Level programs, or GED.The College may accept transfer credit for other courses according to the College's transfer policy.
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