Jim Pitts Industrial Technology Center

You don’t have to worry about being out in the weather as you commute between your labs, because all of our labs on the North Texas campus are centrally located in the Jim Pitts Industrial Technology Center. Let’s take a look inside!

Panoramic view of a campus lobby area with a central reception desk, TSTC signage on the wall behind it, red and blue balloon columns, seating along the walls, and multiple glass entry doors on both sides.
Three students in a lab gather around a blue hydraulic training system with gauges, valves, and hoses, as one kneels and explains components while the others observe.
Two students wearing safety glasses work at a hydraulic training panel; one holds a hose fitting while the other points to valves and gauges, explaining the system.
A student wearing safety glasses connects a hose to a hydraulic training panel, adjusting fittings and controls among gauges, valves, and labeled components in a lab setting.
Two students wearing safety glasses stand at a workbench as one points to a pneumatic cylinder setup with hoses and a regulator, explaining its operation while the other observes.
A student wearing safety glasses adjusts a pneumatic cylinder setup on a workbench, connecting hoses and fine-tuning a regulator in a hands-on lab environment.

Computer-aided Drafting and Design

Translate ideas into accurate drawings that detail size, shape, and materials to exact planning specifications. You can work in architecture and engineering using 3D models. Make your vision a reality and apply today!

Panoramic view of a technical lab area with metal shelving holding equipment and supplies, various machines and devices, and a row of computer workstations with chairs arranged along the walls for hands-on training.

This video provides an overview of Computer-aided Drafting and Design.

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Diesel Equipment Technology

Texas employs more diesel engine specialists than any other state in the country.

Diesel keeps the world moving. From heavy equipment to farm machinery, diesel engines are in many of the big rigs used in transportation worldwide. Diesel service technicians repair and maintain diesel engines that power equipment to haul needed goods across the country. TSTC students get hands-on training on various types of engines. Plus, with TSTC’s Money-Back Guarantee (opens in a new tab) , you can be sure that you will have a job within six months of graduation or receive a tuition refund.

Panoramic view of a large industrial training area with high ceilings, exposed beams, and multiple sections containing mechanical equipment, vehicle components, and workstations arranged across a wide open floor.
A man wearing safety glasses uses a handheld multimeter to test electrical components on a machine, concentrating as he works in a workshop filled with engines and industrial equipment.
A young man wearing safety glasses and a red TSTC shirt uses a wrench to work on a large red engine, focused as he tightens a component in a workshop.
A student wearing safety glasses and a blue TSTC polo uses a wrench to work on a large exposed engine block in a spacious workshop filled with machinery and tools.
A student in safety glasses and a blue TSTC polo crouches while using a pneumatic impact wrench to loosen lug nuts on a large truck wheel inside a mechanic training workshop.
A student wearing safety glasses and a blue TSTC polo connects diagnostic hoses to a large truck engine, checking systems inside a service bay with the hood open.
A student wearing safety glasses and a blue TSTC polo carefully lifts and inspects stacked metal gears using pliers in an automotive lab with trucks in the background.
A student wearing safety glasses and gloves uses a cutting torch on a metal sheet, producing bright sparks while working at a table in a welding and fabrication lab.

This video provides an overview of Diesel Equipment Technology.

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Electrical Power & Controls

In TSTC’s Electrical Power & Controls program, you’ll receive specialized instruction in the engineering, design, testing, and maintenance of electrical systems. You’ll receive hands-on training in AC and DC circuits, motor controls, as well as computer software packages for engineering, designing, and drafting. Plus with TSTC’s Money-Back Guarantee (opens in a new tab) , you can be sure that you will have a job within six months of graduation or receive a tuition refund.

Panoramic view of an electrical training lab area with workbenches, computers, and a central wall of mounted control panels, wiring systems, and industrial electrical components used for hands-on training.

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Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning

You’ll notice the units in this lab are the latest models in the market, so you can trust you’ll be ready to tackle any installation or repair. Get ready to step into a cool new career.

Panoramic view of an HVAC training lab area with large air conditioning units, workbenches with tools and components, overhead piping systems, and open floor space with seating and instructional areas.
A student wearing safety glasses and a cap uses a multimeter to test wiring inside an open HVAC unit, standing in a lab lined with similar systems and ventilation ductwork.
Two students in an HVAC lab review data on a desktop monitor, one seated using a mouse and keyboard while the other stands behind observing, with tools, laptops, and equipment spread across the workspace.
A student wearing safety glasses and gloves crouches while using a multimeter to test colorful wiring inside an open HVAC unit, focusing intently on the electrical components.
A student in safety glasses and a red TSTC shirt crouches while using manifold gauges to measure pressure in an HVAC system, surrounded by exposed wiring and equipment.
A student wearing safety glasses and protective gloves adjusts a belt inside an open HVAC unit, carefully aligning the pulley system while inspecting internal components.

This video provides an overview of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.

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Industrial Systems Technology

Love to take things apart to see how they work? You can do just that to identify and repair a variety of system malfunctions. From introductory programming to mechanical diagnostics, you learn it all in Industrial Systems.

Panoramic view of a technical training lab area with blue industrial workstations, long workbenches, tools and equipment, overhead ductwork and piping, and wide open floor space with multiple entry doors.

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Precision Machining Technology

Texas is the second-largest employer of precision machinists in the nation. Precision machinists create parts used in everything from automobile production to surgical devices and aircraft parts. It’s a job that has an application in every industry. Graduates can find careers in commercial and military aircraft, medical and telecommunications equipment, automotive tool manufacturing, and, of course, oil tool manufacturing.

Plus, with TSTC’s Money-Back Guarantee (opens in a new tab) , you can be sure that you will have a job within six months of graduation or receive a tuition refund.

Panoramic view of an industrial machining lab area with multiple CNC machines, control panels, and a large overhead ventilation duct system, surrounded by open floor space and several doors along the walls.
A student wearing glasses and a red shirt sets up a metal workpiece in a vise inside a CNC milling machine, carefully positioning it beneath the cutting spindle in a workshop.
A man in a red shirt and cap operates a milling machine, lowering a drill bit into a metal block secured in a vise inside a workshop.
A student wearing safety glasses stands at a Bridgeport milling machine, adjusting the controls while a metal piece is secured in a vise on the worktable in a machine shop.
A student wearing safety glasses carefully lowers a drill bit from a milling machine toward a rectangular metal block clamped in a vise, focusing on precise positioning in a workshop.
Two students stand beside a CNC machine, reviewing a sheet of paper together while discussing machining details in a workshop.
A student wearing yellow safety glasses stands at an open CNC machine, holding and inspecting a metal tool or part in a manufacturing lab.
A student in a cap reaches for cutting tools organized in a holder, selecting a tool in a CNC machining lab with multiple machines in the background.

This video provides an overview of Precision Machining Technology.

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Welding Technology

Welding is the backbone of manufacturing. That’s why welders are in high demand. In no state is that more true than in Texas.

Welding is one of the programs TSTC is known for, which is why we offer it at our 10 campuses across the state. Plus, with TSTC’s Money-Back Guarantee (opens in a new tab) , you can be sure that you will have a job within six months of graduation or receive a tuition refund.

Panoramic view of a large welding lab area with rows of welding stations enclosed by red safety curtains, overhead ventilation ducts, and industrial equipment spread across a wide open concrete floor.
A student wearing a welding helmet and gloves performs a weld inside a red welding booth, producing bright sparks and blue arc light while holding a torch against a metal piece.
A student wearing a welding helmet and protective gear bends over a metal workpiece inside a red welding booth, creating bright sparks as they weld, with ventilation pipes and equipment visible overhead.
A student wearing a welding helmet and protective jacket welds a metal piece inside a red booth, producing an intense bright arc and sparks, with ventilation equipment and tools nearby.
A student wearing a welding helmet works inside a red welding booth, creating a bright arc and a shower of sparks that scatter across the floor, with ventilation ducts and equipment surrounding the workspace.

This video provides an overview of Welding Technology.

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Learning Resource Center

If you need some quiet time to study or need additional study materials, our Learning Resource Center can give you just that. Our friendly staff will help you with additional online resources available to you at no cost.

Panoramic view of a computer lab area with multiple desks, desktop computers, office chairs, a large whiteboard with writing, posters on the walls, and printers along the side.
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