Automation Technician - Mechatronics, Certificate of Achievement

This program will take the student through the major components of industrial robotics and automation. Electronics and electrical applications are covered to develop troubleshooting techniques. Robotics will provide familiarity with the basic movement and placement of equipment. An Electric Motors course is intended to provide experience with current drive systems. Programmable Logic Controllers will be covered to provide computer based control and programming. Through a selected progression of electronic, electrical, mechanical, and troubleshooting courses, the student will be able to function as an Electronics Automation Technician/Mechanic.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot robotics circuits at 100% accuracy to industry standards.
  2. Students will create a Ladder Logic Diagram to control a Programmable Logic Controller.
  3. Students will construct and control a pick-and-place pneumatic system.

Core Requirements

Complete 25.5 units

E TECH 047

Introduction to Industrial Control Systems

3

ELECT 011

AC and DC Network Analysis

4

ELECT 012

Solid State Devices

4

ELECT 013A

Digital Logic, Circuits, and Systems

4

ELECT 014B

Advanced Electronics Troubleshooting

2.5

ELECT 017

Robotics / Automation Introduction

4

ELECT 018

Robotics / Automation /Mechatronics Systems

4

Minimum Units Required: 25.5

Complete all courses with a grade of "C" or better.

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