Mechanical Engineering Technology

This field offers strong opportunities with starting salaries in the $35,000 - $50,000 range per year; average salary of $42,467 and median salary of $42,900 per year.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THE PROGRAM

MET students

• are equipped to use their knowledge and training to provide technical support and/or quality design to the manufacturing/engineering industry.
• display competence in the hands-on use and practical applications of mechanical engineering technology needed to be successful in this field.
• are prepared for employment or advancement in a mechanical engineering technology-related job.

CERTIFICATION

The body of knowledge covered in the certified manufacturing technologist (CMfgT) examination, which is included in the certification program of the Society of Manufacturing Engineer’s (SME) Manufacturing Engineering Certification Institute (MECI), may be covered.

The associate degree in applied science offered through the Mechanical Engineering Technology program at Greenville Technical College is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org. This accreditation gives associate degree programs quality certification and recognition on a national basis. In order to achieve accreditation, the programs must have established a continuous quality improvement process that is documented and must be working to make the programs better for each of the stakeholders involved. For the Engineering Technology programs, the stakeholders are prospective students, current students, faculty, graduates, employers, and college administration. Each one of these parties has a keen interest in promoting the improved quality and outcomes of the program.

Greenville Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels.

Questions about the accreditation of Greenville Technical College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling 404-679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

Mechanical Engineering Technology 
Associate in Applied Science

This program teaches a broad base of mechanical engineering technology theory, operations, standards, and current practices.

MET program details from our current catalog »

Click the program below to view the ideal grouping of courses in order by semester. This plan assumes a full-time schedule. Note, however, that many variables can affect this plan, and not every course is offered every semester. Please see your advisor to map out your own personalized progression toward graduation.

Mechanical Engineering Technology 
Associate in Applied Science

Graduates may continue their training at four-year institutions offering Bachelor of Engineering Technology programs, such as

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology Management at USC Upstate
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology at Western Carolina University
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology at South Carolina State University

Students interested in transferring for a four-year calculus-based engineering degree should take University Transfer courses and meet with an advisor for assistance. It is always best to also speak to advisors at your university of interest to find out any other special circumstances that may apply to your situation.

MET Mission Statement

The Mechanical Engineering Technology program will equip graduates to use their knowledge and training to provide technical support and/or quality design to manufacturing/engineering processes for their employer and encourage staying abreast of changing technologies through continued life-long learning.

MET Objectives

1. MET graduates will be competent in a broad base of mechanical engineering technology theory, operations, standards, and current practices.
2. MET graduates will be competent practitioners in the hands-on use and practical applications of mechanical engineering technology needed to be successful in this field.
3. MET graduates will be prepared for the opportunity to obtain employment or advancement in a mechanical engineering technology related job and/or engaging in continued life-long learning.
4. The MET program will provide a balanced curriculum, qualified instructors, and safe, clean, functional, state-of-the-art facilities to facilitate the above three objectives.

MET Student Learning Outcomes

MET Student Learning Outcomes are what we expect our graduates to be able to do.

1. Design Skills - Apply the principles of their coursework in the design of mechanical equipment or mechanical or manufacturing systems.
2. Process Troubleshooting - Demonstrate appropriate knowledge to troubleshoot mechanical equipment or mechanical or manufacturing processes.
3. Project Development Planning & Management - Demonstrate project planning and management skills.
4. Computer Skills - Demonstrate computer skills with regards to design skills, process troubleshooting, and project development planning & management.
5. General Industrial Practices - Demonstrate the use of basic industrial practices as they pertain to design skills, process troubleshooting, and project development planning & management, including quality assurance and teamwork.
6. Effective Communication - Communicate effectively in all relevant media.

For program information for the Mechanical Engineering Technology program including placement rates, graduation rates, and program demographics, see our Program Data report.

Academic Program Director 
Dr. Bill Carnell | 864-250-8336 | William.Carnell@gvltec.edu

Administrative Assistant
Serena Chapman | 864-250-8345 | Serena.Chapman@gvltec.edu

Instructors

Dr. Bill Carnell
Jon Scott
Rick Conte
Anthony Thermos