Availability

Courses for this program may be available at a variety of campus locations through multiple modes of delivery if you meet the admission requirements and prerequisites.

* Campus and online availability of courses and programs may be subject to change.

Prerequisites

Individuals looking to apply for this certificate must satisfy the pre-requisite of PLC 5: Industrial Networking (10-620-168) or have comparable industry experience.

Outcomes

Graduates will be able to…

• Demonstrate knowledge in advanced skills and in several key automation fields including Ethernet/IP Network and AutoCAD Electrical.
• Support a manufacturing facility by improving automation communications.
• Correctly create and edit electrical drawings.
• Correctly size and spec new automation equipment.

Careers

Some of the potential careers graduates can pursue are:

• Automation Technician
• Maintenance Technician

Courses

* The credit for College 101 (10-890-165) is a College Requirement for graduation. Consequently, it is not part of the program requirements, but must be passed with a “C” or better. This requirement is effective for students beginning the program in Spring 2021 and beyond.

Credit for Prior Learning Available

Pathways

Pathways are a series of connected programs that enable you to advance over time to better jobs and higher levels of education and training. By earning one degree, you could also be completing several courses of a related program in a pathway, bringing you one step closer to an advanced degree.

Completing the Automation - Control and Communication Certificate Earns You:

• 10% of the total credits in the Automation Systems Technology Associate Degree (6 of 62 credits)