Electro-Mechanical Technology, Certificate

Program Details

Semester 1

• ELT 131 - Motor Controls Credits: 3
• ELT 303 - Principles of Electricity Credits: 3
• ELT 123 - Programmable Controllers Credits: 3
• MAT 772 - Applied Math Credits: 3

Semester 2

• IND 146 - Mech Power Transmission I Credits: 3
• ELT 791 - Hydraulics & Pneumatics Credits: 3
• ELT 792 - Hydraulics & Pneumatics Lab Credits: 2
• IND 147 - Mechanical Power Trans II Credits: 4

Total Credits Required to Complete this Certificate - 24

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$174.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

Approximate total for the program: $5,516**

**Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate costs.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

• Repair industrial mechanical equipment.
• Perform facilities maintenance.
• Use digital electronic equipment including PLCs.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical motor controls and electrical equipment.

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

• Apply technical skills in mechanical and electronic equipment and repair.
• Diagnose and repair industrial hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Diagnose and repair power transmission systems in industrial equipment.

What Else Should I Consider about this Specialist Certificate?

• Entry level positions in technical fields.
• High demand for industrial electrical and mechanical technicans.

Program Competencies

1. Troubleshoot and repair industrial mechanical equipment.
2. Troubleshoot and repair digital electronic equipment including PLCs.
3. Perform facilities maintenance and upgrades.
4. Work as a team member. 

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