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2025-2026 SCC Catalog 
    
2025-2026 SCC Catalog

Advanced Automation Technician Certificate


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Program Start Date: Fall, spring, or summer
Minimum Program Length: 42 weeks, 3 terms, 30 credits
Program ID:  AAS.MEC
Curriculum Code: 71548

Program Description

This program enhances students’ skills and academic foundation, specifically emphasizing automation within Mechatronics. It leverages an integrated model approach to analyze and troubleshoot advanced automated machinery and robotic systems commonly found in state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities.  A focus is placed on PLCs, robotics, and industrial-type networks.

Practical Experience

Students gain knowledge and experience in PLC programming, industrial networks, electronics, and troubleshooting automated systems.

Professional Opportunities

Mechatronics Technician, Manufacturing Associate, or Robotics Technician

Unique Aspects

Students will explore new and emerging technologies related to manufacturing and industrial environments.

EEDA Career Cluster:

Manufacturing

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

  1. Students will demonstrate knowledge of AC/DC motors and drives, transformers, and three phase power.
  2. Students will demonstrate proper usage of testing and measuring devices.
  3. Demonstrate the ability to use a systematic approach to diagnose various automated, electrical, and robotic systems.
  4. Identify and correct root cause failures in electrical and automated systems found in manufacturing and industrial settings.

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