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Applied Science & Advanced Technology Division

Applied Science & Advanced Technology is one of three divisions at Rend Lake College. 

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About Our Applied Science & Advanced Technology Division

This division includes programs in Agriculture, Automotive Technology, Business, Computer Science & Programming, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, Diesel Technology, Facility Management, Heavy Equipment Technology, Information Technology, Industrial Electronics & Maintenance Tech, Manufacturing Technology, Truck Driver Training, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Visual Communication Design, Welding Technology.

Agriculture

Rend Lake College's Agriculture program will prepare students for a variety of careers, ranging from biology and chemistry to business management and equipment repair. Prepare for transfer to a four-year institution or enter the workforce.

Heavy Equipment Technology

The Rend Lake College Heavy Equipment program is a two-year curriculum designed to provide students with the technical knowledge and work skills needed to enter the construction equipment repair field, with emphasis placed on earthmoving equipment repair and maintenance. This mechanical field program is structured with both lecture and laboratory experience and leads to an Associate in Applied Science Degree.

College personnel takes great pride in the fact that most work is based on realistic “live” work situations. Emphasis is placed on heavy equipment power trains, hydraulic systems, machine maintenance, diesel engine maintenance, electrical systems, diesel engine electronics, and computerized system controllers in relation to the modern technology of today’s industry. Course work includes two supervised occupational experience internships (on-the-job training).

Applied Science & Technology Division

Phone: (618) 437-5321 ext. 1261

Email: AppliedScience@rlc.edu

Address: 468 N. Ken Gray Parkway, Ina, IL 62846 Attn: Applied Science

Fax Number: (618) 437-5677 Attn: Applied Science