Mechatronics: Certified Maintenance Technician - Certificate
Overview
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The Mechatronics: Certified Maintenance Technician certificate is designed for students seeking entry-level careers in industrial maintenance and manufacturing environments. The curriculum introduces foundational mechanical and electrical systems knowledge used in industrial and production settings.
Coursework includes topics such as industrial safety, troubleshooting, measurement, pneumatics, mechanical systems, and electrical systems. Students develop practical technical skills used to maintain equipment, solve operational problems, and support industrial maintenance operations.
The Certified Maintenance Technician program is workforce-focused and prepares students for entry-level employment in manufacturing, industrial maintenance, and production facilities.
Students are encouraged to work with an advisor to ensure appropriate course selection and program planning based on their educational background and career goals.
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- Education Plan – provides a sample term-by-term sequence of courses
- Career Info – includes information on potential occupations, employment trends, and earnings
Program Learning Objectives
At the completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate appropriate industrial safety practices in a manufacturing environment
- Participate effectively in a workplace environment
- Apply a systematic approach to troubleshooting problems
- Read and interpret industrial schematics
- Demonstrate intermediate level knowledge of pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems
- Describe and perform basic machining processes on ferrous metals
- Use hand and shop tools effectively to complete common maintenance tasks
- Identify and use appropriate test equipment
Education Plan
This sample Education Plan illustrates one possible course sequence. Students should consult an advisor to create a personalized plan.
All MEC courses must be completed with a “C” grade or higher.
| First Quarter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| MEC101 | Introduction to Mechatronics | 1 |
| MEC110 | Introduction to Manual Machine Tools | 3 |
| MEC112 | Measurement Tools | 3 |
| MEC121 | Mechanical Drives I | 4 |
| MEC131 | AC/DC Electrical Systems | 3 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Second Quarter | ||
| Winter | ||
| MEC113 | Industrial Safety | 2 |
| MEC122 | Mechanical Drives II | 4 |
| MEC132 | Electric Motors | 4 |
| MEC141 | Pneumatics I | 3 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Third Quarter | ||
| Spring | ||
| MEC123 | Mechanical Drives III | 4 |
| MEC142 | Pneumatics II | 2 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Fourth Quarter | ||
| Fall | ||
| MEC133 or MEC231 | Motor Controls or Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers | 4-5 |
*MEC231 is only offered Spring term. | ||
| Credits | 4-5 | |
| Total Credits | 37-38 | |
Awarding Requirements
The following requirement(s) must be fulfilled to be awarded the Mechatronics: Certified Maintenance Technician certificate:
- All core program courses (MEC) must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher.
- All core program courses (MEC) must be completed within five (5) years of starting the program.