Automated Industrial Technology
Build a Career in Manufacturing Maintenance
Program Options
What Can I Do in this field?
Career paths students pursue within AIT/Manufacturing include:
- Manufacturing Technician
- Automation Technician
- Industrial Maintenance Technician
- Entry‑Level Automation Technician
What Will I Learn?
- Industrial Safety
- Electrical Systems
- Mechanical, Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems
- Maintenance & Troubleshooting
- Operation of Automated Production Systems
Program at a glance
- Length of Program
- Associate of Science (AS) Transfer Degree
- AGEC-S Certificate
- Individual AGEC courses
- Course Delivery:
- In-person and Online Classes
- Course Schedule:
- Day and Evening Classes Available
- Transferrability:
- All Courses transfer to NAU, ASU, and U of A as AGEC credit.
- Financial Aid Eligible
- Military/Veteran Benefits Available
- Location:
- Lone Tree Cmapus
- Page Campus
- Online
Build Your Skills One Step at a Time
The AIT program offers two certificates that stack on top of each other, so you can start earning credentials right away and keep building from there.
Start with the AIT Level I Certificate and gain hands-on skills in industrial safety, mechanical systems, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, and electrical systems. At just 16 credits, you can finish in about a year and be ready to step into an entry-level role in manufacturing maintenance.
Ready to go further? The AIT Level II Certificate picks up where Level I leaves off. You’ll add advanced skills in robotics, programmable logic controllers, process control systems, and industrial motors. Every credit you earned in Level I counts toward Level II, so you are never starting over.
Each certificate is a credential on its own. Together, they prepare you for a long-term career in one of Arizona’s fastest-growing industries.
View AIT Level I Certificate | View AIT Level II Certificate
Career Outlook
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need any experience to get started?
No prior experience is required. The AIT Level I Certificate is designed as an entry point, whether you are brand new to manufacturing or looking to formalize skills you already have on the job.
- How long does it take to complete the program?
Each certificate is designed to be completed in about one year. If you choose to stack both credentials, you can earn the Level I Certificate in your first year and move directly into Level II, finishing both in approximately two years.
- Is this a state-approved program?
Yes. The manufacturing maintenance curriculum is state-approved and offered through ReadyTechGo, a workforce development initiative from Arizona’s Office of Economic Opportunity. That means your training meets industry standards and is built around what Arizona employers are actually hiring for.
Meet your Faculty:
Next Steps:
- Apply for free
- Find ways to pay for college
- Meet with your Advisor
- Enroll in classes
