Factory Automation, Basic Certificate

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DAProgram Code: 0726
Factory Automation technicians operate, maintain, repair, and install automated production equipment used through manufacturing. Modern production requires digital, programmable skills such as robotic programming, sensor technology, and the use of Programmable Logic Controllers. This certificate provides foundational mechanical and electrical skills for entry-level jobs in maintenance, repair and installation of manufacturing production equipment. Program completers will be employable as a maintenance mechanic trainees or helpers, and building maintenance trainees. Students will also have the opportunity to earn the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council’s (MSSC) credential in Maintenance Awareness.
Related Degrees and Certificates
Program Requirements
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
Required Program Core | ||
340MFGT 151 | Introduction to Welding | 3 |
340MFGT 191 | Industrial Electricity | 4 |
340MFGT 253 | Pneumatics | 3 |
340MFGT 255 | Industrial Hydraulics | 3 |
340MFGT 291 | Programmable Logic Controllers | 3 |
340MFGT 292 | Principles of Mechanisms | 3 |
340MFGT 295 | Electrical Motor Controls | 3 |
Total Hours | 22 |
Pathway
This is an example course sequence for students interested in Factory Automation. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability.
Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.
Semester 1 | Hours | |
---|---|---|
340MFGT 151 | Introduction to Welding | 3 |
340MFGT 253 | Pneumatics | 3 |
340MFGT 255 | Industrial Hydraulics | 3 |
Hours | 9 | |
Semester 2 | ||
340MFGT 292 | Principles of Mechanisms | 3 |
340MFGT 191 | Industrial Electricity | 4 |
Hours | 7 | |
Semester 3 | ||
340MFGT 295 | Electrical Motor Controls | 3 |
340MFGT 291 | Programmable Logic Controllers | 3 |
Hours | 6 | |
Total Hours | 22 |
Choose your courses with your College Advisor.