Engineering Technology -- Mechanical Systems

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 19
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/22/2025
Next Re-Certification Date: 9/21/2027

Program Description

Prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair and maintain industrial machinery and equipment such as cranes, pumps, engines and motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, production machinery, marine deck machinery, and steam propulsion, refinery, and pipeline distribution systems.

Established in 1998

CIP: 47-0303 Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology.

Training Program Type

Vocational

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

One College Park
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 875-7211

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Quality Assurance

  • Illinois State Board of Education

Education Information

Associates Degree

60 Weeks ( 1100.00 Hours / 66.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$9,570.00
Books$1,000.00
Fees$1,665.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$300.00
Total Cost$12,535.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
  • Institutional Scholarships

Application Procedure

Complete and submit Richland Admission Information Form. Provide official high school transcript(s) or proof of GED completion. Provide official transcript(s) from other college(s) attended (if applicable). Complete financial aid application (if applicable).

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Internships
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes

Performance Data

Program: Engineering Technology -- Mechanical Systems

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 19
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/22/2025
Next Re-Certification Date: 9/21/2027

Program Description

Prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair and maintain industrial machinery and equipment such as cranes, pumps, engines and motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, production machinery, marine deck machinery, and steam propulsion, refinery, and pipeline distribution systems.

Established in 1998

CIP: 47-0303 Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology.

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

One College Park
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 875-7211

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Quality Assurance

  • Illinois State Board of Education

Education Information

Associates Degree

60 Weeks ( 1100.00 Hours / 66.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$9,570.00
Books$1,000.00
Fees$1,665.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$300.00
Total Cost$12,535.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
  • Institutional Scholarships

Application Procedure

Complete and submit Richland Admission Information Form. Provide official high school transcript(s) or proof of GED completion. Provide official transcript(s) from other college(s) attended (if applicable). Complete financial aid application (if applicable).

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Internships
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes