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California Regional Consortia

Automation Fundamentals Certificate

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Submitter's Information

Name

Kenneth Starkman

Title

Dean, Technology and Engineering

Region

Orange County

College

Fullerton College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Ken Starkman

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Automation Fundamentals Certificate

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Electro-Mechanical Technology (093500)

Projected Start Date

08/02/21

Catalog Description

The Automation Fundamentals Certificate is designed to provide fundamental hands-on training on automated systems and equipment. Students will study the basic principles, applications, concepts and functions of electrical systems,electrical components, motors, programmable logic controllers, and mechanical components.This certificate requires a total of 11-12 units. A minimum of grade of C is required in each course taken. At least one half of the units toward the certificate must be completed at Fullerton College.

Enrollment Completer Projections

8-10 completions annually.

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 8 to fewer than 16 semester (or 12 to fewer than 24 quarter) units (B)
Program Goal

The learners will safely execute technical skills in lab environments that are required for employment in automation industries.

The learners will apply problem solving skills to automation design and product development.

Demonstrate a deep understanding of the core material required for certification in automation programs.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

11-12

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

This certificate requires a total of 11-12 units. A minimum of grade of C is required in each course taken. At least one half of the units toward the certificate must be completed at Fullerton College.

Program Requirements
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
TECH 081 F
Technical Mathematics 1
3
Y1
TECH 108 F

Or
TECH 127 F
Manufacturing Processes

Industrial Safety
3


2
Y1


Y1
TECH 131 F
Basic Electricity and Basic Electronics
2
Y1
TECH 132 F
Basics of Electric Motor Controls
2
Y2
TECH 135 F
Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers
2
Y2

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Orange County Regional Questions

District

North Orange County Community College District

College

Fullerton College

CRLC Member

Ken Starkman

Email

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Phone

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Reason for program recommendation request

New Program

Place of program in college's curriculum/similar program
Manufacturing Technology
List similar programs at other colleges in the Orange County Region
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Annual Enrollment projects (non-duplicative)
10-15
Advisory Minutes
Priority Sector

Advanced Manufacturing

Submission Details

Published at

04/05/21 - 12:37 PM

Status

Recommended

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