Robotic Technician (RT41)  Technical Certificate of Credit

Explores basic robotic concepts. Studies robots in typical application environments. Topics include: robot history and fundamentals, robot classification, power sources, robot applications in the workplace, robot control techniques, path control, end of arm tooling, robot operation and robot controllers, controller architecture in a system, robotic language programming, and human interface issues.

This course introduces the operational theory, systems terminology, PLC installation, and programming procedures for Programmable Logic Controllers. Emphasis is placed on PLC programming, connections, installation, and start-up procedures. Other topics include timers and counters, relay logic instructions, and hardware and software applications.

This course provides instruction in the fundamentals of safely operating hydraulic pneumatic and pump and piping systems. Theory and practical application concepts are discussed. Topics include hydraulic system principles and components pneumatic system principles and components and the installation maintenance and troubleshooting of pump and piping systems.

This course provides for hands on development of operational skills in the maintenance and troubleshooting of industrial control systems and automated equipment. Topics include data manipulation, math instructions, introduction to HMI, analog control, and troubleshooting discrete IO devices. 

This course provides instruction in the fundamentals concepts of industrial pumps and piping systems. Topics include: pump identification, pump operation, installation, maintenance and troubleshooting, piping systems and installation of piping systems. 

Allows students to work in instructor-supervised teams, assembling and operating an automated production system's cell. Students will select equipment, write specifications, design fixtures and interconnects, integrate systems/provide interfaces, and operate the assigned system. Topics include: work cell requirement analysis, work cell specifications, work cell assembly, work cell programming, work cell debugging/troubleshooting, and prototype or demonstration work cell operation.

Introduces the fundamental concepts necessary for safe operation of basic machine tools, print reading, and mechanical laws and principles. Topics include: safety, introduction to threads and fasteners, power tool operation, precision measurements, print reading and sketching, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, mechanical laws and principles, material processing, and layout and assembly.

This course introduces and emphasizes the basic skill necessary for mechanical maintenance personnel. Instruction is also provided in the basic physics concepts applicable to the mechanics of industrial production equipment and the application of mechanical principles with additional emphasis on power transmission and specific mechanical components.