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Basic Mechatronics Technician (470303)  Technical Certificate of Credit

Campus Locations: Moultrie VPC, Tifton, Tift County High School, Cairo High School College and Career Academy, Worth County High School

The Basic Mechatronics Technician Technical Certificate of Credit is designed to provide students with entry level understanding and skills to perform duties on Mechatronic equipment. The skills include an introduction to DC and AC Circuits, Pneumatic Systems, Industrial Controls and PLCs. Students will receive both lecture/instructor led curriculum along with practical hands-on sessions. Students will obtain knowledge which will provide an understanding of the basic technologies used in industry to achieve automated processes.

Length of Program: Two (2) Semesters

Student Learning Outcomes:
• Students will create and execute a program with an industrial robotic arm to perform a standard pick and place operation.

Entrance Date: Beginning of each semester.

Entrance Requirements: Refer to Admission criteria. Click for Entrance Score Requirements.

Age: Applicant must be 16 years of age or older.

Education: An applicant must be a high school graduate or the equivalent (GED). College transcripts will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Advisor: A Program Advisor should be consulted prior to enrolling in any course. An advisor will be assigned by admissions.

Program Final Exit Point: Basic Mechatronics Technician, Technical Certificate of Credit.

Credits Required for Graduation: 12 minimum semester hour credits required for graduation.

Cost
Books: $250.00
Fees: $309.00
Tuition: $267.00
Total: $826.00
Books: $250.00
Fees: $284.00
Tuition: $267.00
Total: $801.00
Books: $250.00
Fees: $284.00
Tuition: $267.00
Total: $801.00
Books: $250.00
Fees: $324.00
Tuition: $267.00
Total: $841.00
Curriculum Outline (12 hours)
1: Occupational Courses (12 hours) 12
MCTX 1011

3.00 Credit Hours Pre-Requisite(s): Program Admission NOTE: Students enrolled in this course are required to complete the entry level occupational work ethics course during the same term. This course will provide students with an understanding of the basic fundamentals of a Mechatronic operation. Including electronic, pneumatic, and control devices. Students will learn the operation and purpose of components in these automated systems.

3
MCTX 1012

3.00 Credit Hours This course will provide students with an understanding of PLC installation and setup. Students will gain knowledge of components and data storage methods used in automated mechatronic equipment.

3
MCTX 1013

3.00 Credit Hours This course builds on the Level 1 and 2 providing students with a higher level understanding of electronic circuitry and PLCs as it relates to mechatronic and automated equipment.

3
MCTX 1014

3.00 Credit Hours NOTE: Students enrolled in this course are required to complete the capstone level occupational work ethics course during the same term. This course builds from Level 3 and continues to provide students with a broader knowledge of electronics and use of semiconductors and power supplies. Also providing a further study into the programming of a PLC and connections to field devices.

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