Industrial Automation Certificate of Achievement

The Certificate of Achievement in Industrial Automation is designed to prepare students for optimal success in higher education and technical careers in an environment that will encourage a lifelong pursuit of learning. This certificate encompasses the essential skills that can be put to use as an industrial technician, automation specialist, maintenance mechanic, or field service representative. A certificate holder will also become a valuable addition to technology-focused employers. Teaching and learning strategies will include student-centered, competency-based, and hands-on instruction. In addition, the program will set in place quality customer/technician and employer/employee relationship skills to assure workplace and educational competencies have been met.

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The Certificate of Achievement in Industrial Automation provides the necessary foundation for a career in the technical fields connected with today’s technology. The objectives of this program are to provide students with the necessary educational base to secure employment, to meet the educational requirement for individuals pursuing professional certification in automation, and to provide a pathway into a discipline-related Baccalaureate degree program. Program Student Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Industrial Automation the student will: 1. Safely execute technical skills in lab environments that are required for employment in automation industries. 2. Apply problem solving skills to automation design and product development. 3. Demonstrate a deep understanding of the core material required for certification in automation programs

Requirements: Students must complete the core courses listed below for the Certificate of Achievement in Industrial Automation. Students must also obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 with a grade of C or higher in all courses required for the major. A “P” (Pass) grade is not an acceptable grade for courses in this major. Required Core Classes: ELET B1 Basic Electronics Direct Current 3 ELET B3 Programmable Logic Controllers 3 ELET B4 Computer Integrated Manufacturing 3 ELET B58 Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers 3 Total Required Units in area of Major 12 Program Course Sequence: List the program courses along with the GE and pre-requisite courses. This will match your program student education plan (SEP). The first line is an example. Semester One (6 units) Requirements Dept. Name/# Name Units CSU-GE IGETC Local GE Sequence Required Core (6 units) ELET B1 Basic Electronics 3 Yr 1, Fall ELET B3 Programmable Logic Controllers 3 Yr 1, Fall Semester Two (6 units) Requirements Dept. Name/# Name Units CSU-GE IGETC Local GE Sequence Required Core (6 units) ELET B4 Computer Integrated Manufacturing 3 Yr 1, Spring ELET B58 Adv PLCs 3 Yr 1, Spring