The department was established since the beginning of the establishment of the Institute in 1988, and the department receives students from the graduates of the preparatory study of the scientific branch (applied and biology) and the professional study of the industrial branch only and of both sexes and students are trained in the industrial workshops of the department and aims to prepare middle cadres of technical diploma holders. Students also receive focused training for two months in various industrial establishments located in Salah al-Din Governorate. The department includes several scientific laboratories that meet the scientific aspect of the curriculum, namely (M. Metals, M. Mechanics and Electricity, M. Computer, M. Measurements) as well as workshops (machinery, turning, carpentry, welding, plumbing, and chips)