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Multicraft Technology
Associate in Applied Science (061)

Graduates of the Multicraft Technology program are prepared to enter the work force as engineering technicians, field service engineers, plant maintenance technicians and application engineers or to move into supervisory positions. Graduates may continue their education at select colleges and universities and earn an advanced degree. Multicraft technicians combine knowledge of mechanical engineering technology with knowledge of electrical and electronic circuits to maintain, design, develop, test, and manufacture electronic and computer-controlled mechanical systems, such as robotic assembly machines. They also operate these machines in factories and other work sites. Maintenance technicians will work independently and with other plant personnel to perform preventative, predictive and routine maintenance tasks. They will troubleshoot issues, repair failures of production and facilities equipment, and ensure maximum equipment efficiency and effectiveness. Their work often overlaps that of both electrical and electronic engineering technicians and mechanical engineering technicians. The program content is constantly updated so that students stay current and competitive in today's market place. This degree allows the student to choose electives towards one student-selected specialization in Electrical, HVAC, Machining & CNC, or Welding. Graduates of the program may pursue certification in their field.

Work and Employment

Graduates of this program are prepared to work in industry, instrumentation, design, field service, and service laboratories. Graduates may supervise technicians in the assembly, installation, repair, maintenance, calibration, and modification of electro-mechanical systems and robotics.

Sauk has formed partnerships with local manufacturers to offer paid internships for students in the Multicraft program. Visit svcc.edu/meip for details.

Special Considerations

Workers usually have the following skills and aptitudes: the ability to do precise and detailed work, use good eye-hand coordination, notice and compare differences in objects, have mathematical and mechanical aptitudes, are analytic, curious and creative.

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Program Contacts at Sauk Valley Community College

  • Academic Advising, 815-835-6354
  • Scott Gillihan, Welding Instructor, 815-835-6278
  • Jeff Johnson, Multicraft Instructor, 815-835-6572
  • Kurt Stuart, Associate Professor, Electrical and Industrial Technology, 815-835-6415

 

Total Hours Required - 60 Hours

Major Field Requirements - 43 Hours

Course # Course Title Hours
Emphasis Electives 9 Hours
See Area Emphasis Electives below for choices. Choose One Emphasis.
EET245 Programmable Controllers 3 Hours
EET261 Adv Programmable Controllers 3 Hours
* ELT120 Fund of Elec w/ Applied Math 3 Hours
ELT259 Industrial & Agric Wiring 3 Hours
ELT262 Electrical Controls 3 Hours
IND108 Introduction to CAD 2 Hours
IND118 Mechanical Systems 3 Hours
IND218 Fluid Power 3 Hours
IND219 Industrial Troubleshooting 3 Hours
IND250 Industrial Internship 1 Hour
WLD101 Industrial MIG Welding 2 Hours
* WLD102 Shielded Metal Arc Welding 3 Hours
- OR -
* WLD103 MIG Welding 3 Hours
WLD106 Welding Fundamentals 2 Hours

 

General Education Requirements - 16 Hours

Course # Course Title Hours
ENG101 Composition I 3 Hours
ENG111 Bus/Technical Communication 3 Hours
Humanities / Fine Arts 3 Hours
Social / Behavioral Science 3 Hours
PHY175 Physical Science (PHY175 Required) 4 Hours

 

SVCC Degree Requirement - 1 Hour

Course # Course Title Hours
FYE101 First Year Experience 1 Hour

 

Electives for Electrical Emphasis - 9 Hours

Course # Course Title Hours
ELT101 Electrical Wiring 3 Hours
ELT261 National Electric Code 3 Hours
ENE130 Photovoltaics 3 Hours

 

Electives for HVAC Emphasis - 9 Hours

Course # Course Title Hours
HRS114 Sheet Metal Fabrication 3 Hours
HRS120 Basic Refrigeration 3 Hours
HRS130 Basic Heating 3 Hours

 

Electives for Machining & CNC Emphasis - 9 Hours

Course # Course Title Hours
IND125 Machining & Manufacturing Proc 3 Hours
IND203 Adv Machining & Manufac Proc 3 Hours
IND207 Computer Numerical Cont Prog I 3 Hours
IND208 Comp Numerical Control Prog II 3 Hours

 

Electives for Welding Emphasis - 9 Hours

Course # Course Title Hours
* WLD102 Shielded Metal Arc Welding 3 Hours
- OR -
* WLD103 MIG Welding 3 Hours
WLD104 TIG Welding 3 Hours
WLD140 Robotic Welding 3 Hours

Suggested Program

(Will vary according to emphasis. See an Academic Advisor for Individualized Plan.)

First Semester - 13 Hours

Course # Course Title Hours
* ELT120 Fund of Elec w/ Applied Math 3 Hours
FYE101 First Year Experience 1 Hour
IND108 Introduction to CAD 2 Hours
IND118 Mechanical Systems 3 Hours
WLD101 Industrial MIG Welding 2 Hours
WLD106 Welding Fundamentals 2 Hours

 

Second Semester - 15 Hours

Course # Course Title Hours
Social / Behavioral Science 3 Hours
EET245 Programmable Controllers 3 Hours
ELT259 Industrial & Agric Wiring 3 Hours
ELT262 Electrical Controls 3 Hours
WLD102 Shielded Metal Arc Welding 3 Hours
- OR -
WLD103 MIG Welding 3 Hours

 

Third Semester - 15 Hours

Course # Course Title Hours
** Emphasis Electives 6 Hours
EET261 Adv Programmable Controllers 3 Hours
ENG101 Composition I 3 Hours
IND218 Fluid Power 3 Hours

 

Fourth Semester - 17 Hours

Course # Course Title Hours
** Emphasis Electives 3 Hours
Humanities / Fine Arts 3 Hours
ENG111 Bus/Technical Communication 3 Hours
IND219 Industrial Troubleshooting 3 Hours
IND250 Industrial Internship 1 Hour
PHY175 Introduction to Physics 4 Hours

 

Footnotes

  • * A student selecting the welding emphasis will take both WLD 102 and 103 (one in the major field and the other in the welding emphasis area)
  • ** All nine elective credits must be taken from a single emphasis (Welding, HVAC, Machining/CNC, or Electrical).