Industrial Automation 25 Credit* Technical Diploma
Program Description
The Industrial Automation Technical Diploma program is designed for technicians seeking basic automation skills. This program focuses on introductory skills necessary to function in the automation workplace.
Learners will understand basic electricity, fluid power concepts, machine control, basic motor operation, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and basic robotic operation. Learners will also develop software skills for documenting work on updating blueprints and designing automated machines.
As an Embedded Technical Diploma, this program ladders fully into the Automation Systems Technology Associate Degree program.
Approximate Cost
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Outcomes
Graduates will be able to…
- Explain motor and motor control components
- Create and edit basic robotic control programming
- Create and edit electrical blueprints and drawings
- Demonstrate basic Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming skills
- Utilize various software to complete Automation documentation
- Demonstrate knowledge in basic electrical and automation calculations
Careers
Some of the potential careers graduates can pursue are:
- Maintenance Technician
- Control Technician
- Electrical and Instrument Technician/Mechanic
- Service Technician
- Electro-Mechanical Technician
Courses
The Industrial Automation Technical Diploma is a 25 Credit* program. The following is a typical semester breakdown of the courses within the program.
* College 101 (10-890-165) is not part of the program credit requirements but is a College Requirement for graduation that 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
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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 Industrial Automation Technical Diploma Earns You:
- 41% of the total credits in the Automation Systems Technology Associate Degree (25 of 61 credits)
Admissions Process
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