Systems Based Automation Control Technology One-Year Vocational Certificate

Systems Based Automation Control Technology is an instructional program that provides the student with the technical knowledge and skills necessary for gaining employment as an automated manufacturing systems technician in maintenance, diagnostics, engineering, or production in an automated manufacturing environment.

The focus of this program is on electricity, electronics, industrial computer programming, pneumatics, hydraulics, robotics, programmable logic controls, interfacing techniques, instrumentation, and automated machine processes. The curriculum is designed as a two-year program leading to the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Systems Based Automation Control Technology. Graduates of the program are qualified to seek entry-level jobs in technically progressive industries such as automotive manufacturing, electrical power, paper manufacturing, plastic molding, materials handling, and energy conservation systems for large buildings such as hospitals and office buildings.

This program offers two career paths: (1) 30 hour course selection leading to a Vocational Certificate, and (2) 60 hour course selection leading to a degree of Associate of Applied Science.

This program requires a Silver or higher Certificate on the Work-keys exam. Please see the program advisor or Navigator for additional information regarding testing times and locations for Work-keys.