16 Semester Credit Hours; Curriculum: 0264
Certificate prepares students for entry-level automation technician positions. Program content includes occupational safety, technical print reading and key concepts related to industrial automation. Students will learn how to operate, setup and maintain various industrial automation systems. This certificate can be completed in one semester.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Courses for a Certificate | ||
| CAD 101 | Industrial Drafting and Design | 4 |
| MFG 101 | Occupational Safety | 2 |
| MFG 112 | Automation Overview | 3 |
| MFG 135 | Fluid Power and Controls | 4 |
| or MFG 240 | Programmable Controllers | |
| MFG 170 | Industrial Electronics | 3 |
| or MFG 225 | Motors and Controls | |
| Total Hours | 16 | |
Automation Technician Certificate Pathway
The following Pathway is recommended for students pursuing the Automation Technician Certificate.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Hours | |
| MFG 101 | Occupational Safety | 2 |
| MFG 112 | Automation Overview | 3 |
| MFG 170 or MFG 225 | Industrial Electronics or Motors and Controls | 3 |
| Hours | 8 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| CAD 101 | Industrial Drafting and Design | 4 |
| MFG 135 or MFG 240 | Fluid Power and Controls or Programmable Controllers | 4 |
| Hours | 8 | |
| Total Hours | 16 | |
Note: Pathway is a recommended sequence of courses. Students should contact the department chair or program coordinator with questions about the course sequence, prerequisites and recommendations.