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Motor Controls, Motors and Transformers, and Programmable Logic Controllers

Central Alabama Community College

Short-Term Certificate

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Embedded Short-Term Certificate awarded while pursuing the Industrial Electronics Technology AAS degree. Focuses on motors, transformers, programmable logic controllers, and motor control systems.

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  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

RepairingOperations MonitoringTroubleshootingQuality Control AnalysisCritical ThinkingEquipment MaintenanceJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingOperation and ControlActive Listening

Knowledge

MechanicalProduction and ProcessingComputers and ElectronicsCustomer and Personal ServiceMathematicsEnglish LanguageEngineering and TechnologyDesign

Abilities

Problem SensitivityInformation OrderingNear VisionArm-Hand SteadinessManual DexterityFinger DexterityOral ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningFlexibility of ClosurePerceptual SpeedControl PrecisionReaction TimeMultilimb CoordinationHearing Sensitivity

Tasks

  • Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowl
  • Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests.
  • Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
  • Repair or maintain the operating condition of industrial production or processing machinery or equip
  • Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery or equipment.
  • Clean, lubricate, or adjust parts, equipment, or machinery.

Technology

Computer aided design CAD softwareFacilities management softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareData base user interface and query softwareElectronic mail softwareIndustrial control softwareComputer aided manufacturing CAM softwareInventory management software

Tools

Adjustable wrenchesAir blowersAir compressorsAmmetersBead blastersBlock and tackle equipmentBulb extractorsCable locating metersCable winchesCement cuttersChart recordersClamp sticksCold chiselsComealongsComputer diagnostic devicesAcetylene torchesAdjustable widemouth pliersAirhammer chiselsAirpowered descaling drillsAirpowered descaling turbinesAlignment scopesAlignment toolsAllen wrenchesAngled feeler gaugesAviation snipsBandsawsBearing bridge gauges

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Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment49-2094.00
  • Industrial Machinery Mechanics49-9041.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Short-Term Certificate)

  • Basic test instruments and digital multimeters — identify and apply under direct supervision to measure voltage, current, and resistance on commercial electronic equipment.
  • Equipment maintenance logs — record observed performance problems, repair actions, and test results under technician guidance in an industrial shop environment.
  • Faulty electronic components — recognize visible defects such as loose connections, frayed wires, and burnt parts during supervised inspection of industrial assemblies.
  • Schematic diagrams and wiring charts — read and interpret with instructor or senior technician support to locate circuit elements on industrial control panels.
  • Preventive maintenance checklists — follow step-by-step procedures to clean, check, and lubricate commercial equipment under direct oversight on a scheduled maintenance cycle.
  • Test equipment and diagnostic software — set up and operate under supervision to verify basic functional operation of electronic units in a controlled lab or shop setting.
  • Hand tools and soldering equipment — use safely and accurately under direct guidance to replace discrete components on commercial electronic circuit boards.
  • CAD or schematic software — enter basic component data and reproduce simple drawings under direction to support documentation of repair tasks.
  • Safety protocols and lockout/tagout procedures — apply consistently under supervision when preparing industrial equipment for inspection or repair.
  • Operational parameters of newly repaired equipment — observe and report deviations to a supervising technician during initial post-repair power-up tests.

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