Training is augmented with practical application in the lab using basic equipment found in various segments of the energy industry, including gas and steam engines. In addition, the school maintains an assortment of electronic equipment for building circuits and troubleshooting as well as generator and electrical distribution mock-ups for training. The Energy technology courses employ acetylene and inert gas welding equipment, industry standard lifting and rigging mock-ups, precision measuring devices, and engines to provide practical training. MIAT has a specific focus on renewable energy in the wind turbine training area. With a General Electric 1.5 MW turbine, students are exposed to wind equipment found in the field. Common maintenance such as lubrication and cooling are explained and demonstrated. Real world equipment allows the student to understand and develop confidence for their first entry level job in the wind turbine maintenance field.
The HVACR program utilizes a variety of widely used residential and light commercial equipment. Industry partners have provided high efficiency furnaces, air-conditioning equipment, and light commercial refrigeration units.
The Aviation programs are supported by a variety equipment and training aids approved by the FAA including reciprocating and turbine-jet powerplants, generator and electrical distribution mock-ups, airframe and powerplant training mock-ups, ground equipment and a complete Cessna P210. The training also incorporates the use of a run-up stand for the O-200A reciprocating engine which supplements the Allison 250 turbine engine, a runnable PT6 and a Garmin 1000 avionics simulator.
The Welding program utilizes a variety of widely used welding equipment. The lab area has 40 welding stations, 10 grinding stations and three (3) gouging stations. Students have use of multi-function welders, bevel torches, pipe bevel torches, floor grinders, band saws, cutting torches, and plasma cutters.
The hands-on training equipment used in the Non-Destructive Testing programs include items such as eddy current machines, ultrasound machines, magnetic particle yoke kits, penetrant, magnifying glasses and borescopes.
The Robotics and Automation programs have various control systems and/or simulators used in manufacturing including industrial robotic arms, industrial and networking control systems, 3-D printers, and an autonomous conveyor system.