Introduction to Industrial Automation

The Introduction to Industrial Automation Certificate program will provide the necessary knowledge and skills to perform better on the job. This program of study is modeled after local industry competency standards. A certified electronic professional often appears more dedicated, more skilled and thus more attractive to prospective employers. Program includes study in the following areas: electrical theory and components, soldering, wiring diagrams, safety programmable logic controllers, Allen Bradly SLC 500 and CLX 5000 computer integrated manufacturing. This program prepares students for careers in electronics technology. Entry level positions in petroleum/energy, manufacturing automation, process control, logistics and distribution, material processing, and industrial maintenance.

An estimate 20 students will complete this certificate annually.

The successful student will be able to: • demonstrate proficiency of safety principles required for industrial employment. • demonstrate proficiency in automation programming/troubleshooting related to programmable logic controllers. • demonstrate problem solving skills used in industrial manufacturing environments. • demonstrate an understanding of industrial manufacturing and electronics. • demonstrate an understanding of the core material and theory related to programmable automation controllers

ELET 001 Basic Electronics 3 units ELET 002 Electronic Circuits 3 units ELET 003 Programing Logic Controllers 3 units ELET 004 Computer Integrated Manufacturing 3 units ELET 007 Advanced Programming Logic Controllers 3 units ITEC 015X Occupational Work Experience 1 unit Total 16 units