Electro-Mechanical Technology

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The Electro-Mechanical Technology certificate is a series of occupational related courses that provide a person with an understanding of basic areas in industrial maintenance. This certificate can build into a diploma or AAS in Applied Engineering Technology.

Student who complete the 25 credit Electro-Mechanical Technology Certificate can take an additional 12 credits specified as required for a diploma in Applied Engineering Technology.

Locations: Ankeny

Students may start any semester

Program Entry Requirements

Complete an application for admission.
Satisfy the assessment requirement.
Attend any required information/registration session.

Graduation Requirements

To earn an Electro-Mechanical Technology certificate, a student must complete all required coursework as prescribed and maintain a 2.0 grade point average.

Semester 1

ELT 131 - Motor Controls Credits: 3
ELT 303 - Principles of Electricity Credits: 3
SDV 108 - The College Experience Credits: 1
IND 146 - Mech Power Transmission I Credits: 3
MAT 772 - Applied Math Credits: 3

Semester 2

ELT 123 - Programmable Controllers 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 - 25

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$143.00 per credit

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

Varied Costs

	Semester 1	Semester 2
Books	300	300
Supplies	50

Approximate total for the program: $4,225*

*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.

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