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David C Gonzalez
Adjunct Instructor
Inland Empire/Desert
College of the Desert
CTE Dean
Zerryl Becker
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Program Details
Certificate of Achievement in Automation
New Program
Engineering Technology, General (requires Trigonometry) (092400)
08/01/19
The Automation Certificate of Achievement is designed to prepare students for entry-level technical work utilizing Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Industrial Controls.
This is a new program with estimates of 25 students earning the certificate annually.
Program Proposal Attributes
- Certificate of Achievement: 8 to fewer than 16 semester (or 12 to fewer than 24 quarter) units (B)
The Automation Certificate of Achievement is designed to provide students with practical, career-oriented skills for technical environments using current industry technologies. Students receive hands-on experience in the fundamentals of AutoCAD, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Industrial Controls in addition to the basics of robotics.
The Certificate of Achievement is a Career and Technical Education (CTE) certificate designed for students who are interested in engineering but may lack the mathematical fortitude. It is also aimed to serve those in the community who work in technical industries looking to learn new skills.
Automation Certificate of Achievement Goals:
1 – Provide a quality education that will prepare sutdents to become entry level PLC and industrial control technicians.
2 – Prepare students to become successfully employed in the tech and manufacturing industry.
3 – Instruct students to become technicians to work with engineers and designers.
Course Units and Hours
13
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Course Report
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGT 009 | Introduction to Robotics | 2 | Y1 Fall |
| ENGT 030 | PLCs and Industrial Controls I | 3 | Y1 Fall/Spring |
| ENGT 031 | PLCS and Industrial Controls II | 3 | Y1 Fall/Spring |
| DRA 002 | AutoCAD | 4 | Y1 Fall/Spring |
| ESYS 095A | Energy Systems Technology Work Experience | 1 | Y1 Fall/Spring |
The required core courses in this program may be completed quickly and in two sequential semesters. Courses PLCs I and II are to be taken in sequential eight-week courses in one semester.
Automation Certificate of Achievement Goals:
1 – Provide a quality education that will prepare sutdents to become entry level PLC and industrial control technicians.
2 – Prepare students to become successfully employed in the tech and manufacturing industry.
3 – Instruct students to become technicians to work with engineers and designers.
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Submission Details
09/14/18 - 08:23 PM
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Diann Thursby Super User · 10/04/18
Received regional recommendation at 10-01-18 IEDRC Deans Meeting.