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Submitter's Information

Name

Phan Tran

Title

Senior Clerical Assistant

Region

Los Angeles

College

El Camino College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Katie Sundara

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Robotics Specialist

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Manufacturing and Industrial Technology (095600)

Projected Start Date

08/31/27

Catalog Description

The Robotics Specialist program provides a comprehensive curriculum that blends real-world skill-sets and useful knowledge that prepares students for successful entry into the robotics industry and establish a successful career.  This certificate and skills program is tailored to both new learners and seasoned professionals seeking to update their skills.  Upon fulfilling the certificate, students will acquire expertise in designing robots, prototyping robot builds, industry-recognized certifications, robot maintenance, and robot operations.  Integrated into our program is the use of 3D printers, computer-aided design, robotic arms, underwater drones, and other technologies that enables students to have knowledge and skill-sets applicable for both current and emerging job offerings.  Upon successful completion, students may qualify for positions such as a robotic technician, robot designer, and robot operator

Enrollment Completer Projections

15-18 annually

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
Program Goal

With a revamped and expanded program, our goal is to stand out among local schools and become the top choice for students within the area served.  By offering this specialized certificate, we will distinguish ourselves from other colleges that offer robotics courses, both in terms of the diverseness of the offerings and a completion that leads to meaningful employment opportunities for students.  We have redesigned and expanded the robotics program to directly support the local economy, which has a growing robotics presence (including underwater robotics), and the California robotics industry as a whole.  This initiative addresses the growing industry demands for qualified roboticists within various sub-sets of the robotics industry, which provides students with maximized opportunities to work within the robotics industry of their choosing.    

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

26

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

The Robotics Specialist certificate is planned in sequence.  Satisfactory completion of all courses with a grade of "C" or better in a given semester is required before the student may continue to the second semester.

The prerequisite for ROBO 150 is ROBO 110.

The prerequisite for ROBO 170 is ROBO 150.

The prerequisite for ROBO 190 is ROBO 170.

Program Requirements
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
ROBO 110Introduction to Robotics3Year 1, FA
ROBO 120
Underwater Robotics4Year 1, FA
ROBO 130Fundamentals of Robotics3Year 1, FA
ROBO 150Intermediate Robotics4Year 1, SP
ECHT 11Introduction to Electronics3Year 1, SP
CADD 22Introduction to 3D-Design with SolidWorks3Year 1, SP
ROBO 170Advanced Robotics I3Year 2, FA
ROBO 190Advanced Robotics II3Year 2, SP

Supporting Documents

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Los Angeles Regional Questions

District

El Camino

College

El Camino

LA Workforce Council Voting Member

Katie Sundara

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

Design & Applied Technology - ECHT

List similar programs at other colleges in the Los Angeles Region

0707 Computer Software Development

0934 Electronics and Electric Technology

0934.20 Industrial Electronics

0935 Electro-Mechanical Technology

0956 Manufacturing and Industrial Technology

Annual Enrollment projects (non-duplicative)

15-20 annually

Priority Sector

n/a

If this is a program modification, please provide a brief description of the changes to the program. A bulleted list of key changes is acceptable.

n/a

Submission Details

Published at

06/12/26 - 11:55 AM

Status

Submitted

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