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

• Factory Automation, Basic Certificate
• Factory Automation, Advanced Certificate
• Manufacturing Technology, Associate in Applied Science

Program Requirements

Course List

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.

Plan of Study Grid

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

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