What Is Advanced Manufacturing Technician/KYFAME?
Earn money while you attend school and you could graduate debt free. This work/study program gives you the opportunity to learn in the environment in which you will work as well as the ability to apply almost immediately what you learned in class on the manufacturing floor. It is not your typical college class. You attend class full time two days a week and work at your sponsoring manufacturer three days. You will also learn manufacturing principles and develop productive work behaviors that provide excellent self-development skills that are very attractive to employers. The course work implements the multidisciplinary, multiskilled model with courses in electricity, fluid power, mechanics, fabrication, troubleshooting, problem solving, etc.
Application
Applications for the Fall 2020 AMT program will be available from September 5th through January 31.
Anyone interested in enrolling in the AMT program must complete an Online AMT program application and submit the required documents to the address listed on the application form. Also, an enrollment application for Bluegrass Community and Technical College is required.
Explore
Industrial Maintenance Technology involves keeping industrial systems working properly. Technicians work directly with machines: troubleshooting, calibrating, repairing, re-programming, and maintaining them. They are involved with the installation, operation, maintenance, programming, trouble-shooting, and repairing of industrial machines.
Bluegrass Occupational Outlook
| Career | Average Wage (2010) |
| Industrial engineering technician | $22.82 |
| Industrial machinery mechanic | $22.27 |
Degrees Offered
The following degrees are offered for this program at the Leestown campuses and also at an off campus site:
- Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)
- Diploma
- Certificate
What are my degree, diploma, or certificate options?
A program plan describes the degree requirements (courses) and the sequence for completing the courses. Students are required to schedule an appointment with their assigned academic advisor to ensure achievement of their academic goals.
- Advanced Manufacturing Technician Track (Word)
- Industrial Maintenance Track (Word)
- Industrial Maintenance (Word)
- Electrical Mechanic (Word)
- Machinists Mechanic (Word)
- Mechanic Level I (Word)
- Mechanic Level II (Word)
- Robotics Technician (Word)
Length of Program
You can earn an associate in applied science degree in two years if you maintain full-time status.
This information should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. You should always choose classes in cooperation with your faculty advisor to ensure that you meet all degree requirements.
