The Energy Systems & Controls program prepares students for careers in today's advanced industrial, automated, and energy-driven environments. Formerly known as Industrial Technology, the program has evolved to meet the growing demand for skilled technicians in automation, robotics, electrical controls, and industrial systems.
Train with robotics, PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), electrical controls, and industrial automation systems using the same equipment found in today's workforce. Students gain hands-on experience programming, operating, troubleshooting, and optimizing automated systems while learning the technologies that improve efficiency, productivity, and reliability across modern industries.
Learn from experienced instructors and prepare for careers in energy, manufacturing, utilities, engineering, logistics, government, and critical facilities such as data centers, where automation, electrical controls, and advanced cooling systems work together to keep operations running around the clock. Graduates are prepared for careers as industrial automation technicians, controls technicians, PLC technicians, facilities technicians, and systems specialists.
Whether you're pursuing a Level One Certificate, Level Two Certificate, or Associate in Applied Science degree, Cisco College's Energy Systems & Controls program provides the technical knowledge and real-world experience to help you take control of your future.
Prerequisites
There are no special selection criteria for this program.
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| Degrees & Certifications | Program Length |
|---|---|
| Associate of Applied Science | Four semesters |
| Energy Systems & Controls Technician Level II Certificate | Four semesters |
| Energy Systems & Controls Apprentice Level I Certificate | Two semesters |
What Can This Program Do For You
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Potential Career Paths
Industrial Automation Technician
Consultant
Building Automation Technician (BAS)
Electrical Controls TechnicianData Center Facilities Technician
Instrumentation Technician
PLC Technician
Safety Engineer
Operations Manager
Site Supervisor
Production Manager
Quality Control Technician
Project Supervisor
Drafter
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Salary Information
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Energy Systems & Controls Associate of Applied Science Degree Plan
First Semester Second Semester PFFB 1421 Plumbing Maintenance Repair 4 BCIS 1305 Business Computer Applications 3 ENGL 1301 Composition I or ENGL 2311 Technical & Business Writing 3
HART 2441 Commercial Air Conditioning 4 HYDR 1345 Hydraulics & Pneumatics 3 CBFM 2417 Mechanical Maintenance 4 BMGT 1482 Cooperative Education - Business Administration & Management, General 4 DFTG 1409 Basic Computer-Aided Drafting
4 3 GOVT 2306 Texas Government or SOCI 1301 Principles of Sociology 3
TOTAL 14 TOTAL 18 Third Semester Fourth Semester MCHN 1320 Precision Tools & Measurement 3 RBTC 1405 Robotic Fundamentals 4 ELPT 2449 Industrial Automation 4 IEIR 1410 Motor Controls 4 MATH 1314 College Algebra or MATH 1332 Contemporary Math 3 Language, Philosophy & Culture or Creative Arts Elective* 3 ELPT 2419 Programmable Logic Controllers I 4 INMT 2345 Industrial Troubleshooting 3 TOTAL 14 TOTAL 14 TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 60 *See core curriculum course options
Some students may need preparatory courses in English, Reading, or Math. Courses numbered below 1000 will not apply toward a certificate or degree
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Energy Systems & Controls Technician Level II Certificate Plan
First Semester Second Semester BMGT 1482 Cooperative Education - Business
Administration & Management, General4 HART 2441 Commercial Air Conditioning 4 PFPB 1421 Plumbing & Maintenance Repair 4 DFTG 1409 Basic Computer-Aided Drafting 4 HYDR 1345 Hydraulics & Pneumatics 3
CBFM 2417 Mechanical Maintenance 4 TOTAL 11 TOTAL 12 Third Semester Fourth Semester MCHN 1320 Precision Tools & Measurement 3
RBTC 1405 Robotic Fundamentals 4
ELPT 2449 Industrial Automation 4 IEIR 1410 Motor Controls 4
ELPT 2419 Programmable Logic Controllers I 4
INMT 2345 Industrial Troubleshooting 3 TOTAL 11 TOTAL 11 TOTAL CERTIFICATE HOURS 45 -
Energy Systems & Controls Apprentice Level I Certificate Plan
First Semester Second Semester PFPB 1421 Plumbing Maintenance & Repair 4 DFTG 1409 Basic Comp. Aided Drafting 4 BMGT 1482 Cooperative Education - Business Administration & Management, General 4 HART 2441 Commercial Air Conditioning 4 HYDR 1345 Hydraulics & Pneumatics 3
CBFM 2417 Mechanical Maintenance 4 TOTAL 11 12 TOTAL CERTIFICATE HOURS 23
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Meet the Faculty
Rick Marks
Workforce & Industry, Public & Safety Services Pathway Leader
Professor of Industrial Technology
Abilene Educational Center
(325) 794-4449
rick.marks@cisco.edu