Advanced Manufacturing and Automation, CoA
Program Description
The Certificate of Achievement, Advanced Manufacturing and Automation prepares individuals in the core competencies of front-line production employment for the manufacturing industry. It complies with nationally recognized industry standards and emphasizes basic skills in workplace safety, quality practices and measurement, manufacturing processes and production, and maintenance awareness.
Recommended Course Schedule
| 1st semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| Communications 1 | 3 | |
| Recommended: ENG 100, ENG 101 or ENG 102 | ||
| ELM 110 | Electrical/Electronic Circuits | 3 |
| MPT 110 | Automated Production Concepts I | 3 |
| ELM 127 | Introduction to AC Controls | 3 |
| MT 108 | Fluid Power (Pneumatics, Electro-pneumatics) | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| 2nd semester | ||
| ELM 134 | Programmable Logic Controllers I | 3 |
| ELM 240 | Advanced Manufacturing and Robotic Systems | 3 |
| MPT 120 | Automated Production Concepts II | 3 |
| MPT 130 | Automated Production Concepts III | 3 |
| MPT 160 | Mechanical Drive Systems I | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Total Units | 30 | |
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Program Requirements
Certificates of Achievement are a set of courses that can serve as a stepping stone to an associate degree or allow students to enter the workforce. Certificates of Achievement have a general education component.
To earn a Certificate of Achievement, students must:
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (see requirements for graduation.)
- Complete a minimum of 15 semester credit hours within the college.
- Satisfy General Education requirements for the Certificate of Achievement.
- Have no financial or library obligation to the college.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Communications | 3 | |
| Recommended: ENG 100, ENG 101, ENG 113 | ||
| Human Relations | [3] | |
| Requirement is satisfied through embedded curriculum in the following courses: MPT 110, MPT 120, MPT 130, MPT 160, ELM 127, ELM 240, MT 108. | ||
| Mathematics | [3] | |
| Certificate Requirements | ||
| ELM 110 | Electrical/Electronic Circuits | 3 |
| ELM 127 | Introduction to AC Controls | 3 |
| ELM 134 | Programmable Logic Controllers I | 3 |
| ELM 240 | Advanced Manufacturing and Robotic Systems | 3 |
| MPT 110 | Automated Production Concepts I | 3 |
| MPT 120 | Automated Production Concepts II | 3 |
| MPT 130 | Automated Production Concepts III | 3 |
| MPT 160 | Mechanical Drive Systems I | 3 |
| MT 108 | Fluid Power (Pneumatics, Electro-pneumatics) | 3 |
| Total Units | 30 | |
Program Outcomes
Students completing the certificate will:
PSLO1: Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to operate mechatronic equipment relating to electrical, fluid, and mechanical power.
PSLO2: Describe introductory to intermediate level components and concepts related to industry 4.0.
PSLO3: Program and operate programmable components of manufacturing facilities such as robotic arms and programmable logic controllers and comprehend how sensors are involved in their operation.
