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Industrial Automation (Tier 2)

Drake State Community and Technical College

Short-Term Certificate

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Advanced short-term certificate in industrial automation. Covers advanced PLCs, sensor technology, robotics, and automated system diagnostics.

Credits

12 credits

Format

In-Person

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 17-3024.00

Skills

Operations MonitoringTroubleshootingRepairingCritical ThinkingMonitoringQuality Control AnalysisOperation and ControlJudgment and Decision MakingReading ComprehensionEquipment MaintenanceActive ListeningComplex Problem Solving

Knowledge

Computers and ElectronicsMechanicalEngineering and TechnologyEnglish LanguageProduction and ProcessingDesign

Abilities

Near VisionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningInformation OrderingFinger DexterityControl PrecisionArm-Hand SteadinessPerceptual SpeedManual DexterityOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionVisualization

Tasks

  • Test performance of electromechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, elec
  • Install or program computer hardware or machine or instrumentation software in microprocessor-based
  • Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine methods and sequences of ass
  • Program and calibrate drones for specific missions or tasks, ensuring proper functionality and performance.
  • Make repairs to robots or peripheral equipment, such as replacement of defective circuit boards, sen
  • Troubleshoot robotic systems, using knowledge of microprocessors, programmable controllers, electron
  • Install, program, or repair programmable controllers, robot controllers, end-of-arm tools, or convey

Technology

Computer aided design CAD softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareObject or component oriented development softwareProject management softwareFacilities management softwareDevelopment environment softwareIndustrial control software

Tools

Analog oscilloscopesComputerized numerical control CNC lathesComputerized numerical control CNC machining centersConductivity sensorsCoordinate measuring machines CMMDesktop computersDigital camerasDigital multimetersDigital oscilloscopesDigital tachometersDirect current DC power suppliesDrill pressesDroneDeployDynamometersFixed wing unmanned aerial vehicles UAVAdjustable widemouth pliersBinocular light compound microscopesChart recordersCopy machinesElectric drillsFlow metersForce gaugesFrequency countersFunction generatorsHammersHydraulic dataloggersHydrometersLaser facsimile machinesLaser interferometers

Work Values

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Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians17-3024.00
  • Robotics Technicians17-3024.01
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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

  • Electromechanical assemblies — test basic performance using oscilloscopes and electronic voltmeters under direct technician supervision in a production or lab setting.
  • Blueprint and schematic documents — read and interpret to determine assembly sequences under close guidance on an entry-level technician workbench.
  • Electrical and electronic parts — install into housings using soldering equipment and hand tools following step-by-step instructions in a supervised assembly environment.
  • Part surfaces — inspect visually for defects such as cracks, burrs, or contamination using standard inspection checklists on a light manufacturing floor.
  • Precision measuring instruments — use calipers and micrometers to verify basic part dimensions against specification sheets under direct supervision.
  • Computer hardware — install into microprocessor-based systems following written procedures and supervisor direction in an electromechanical lab.
  • Mechanical and electronic components — fabricate simple subassemblies following exploded-view diagrams under technician oversight in a controlled workshop.
  • Test instruments and hand tools — identify correct equipment for a given task and prepare them for use following posted safety and calibration protocols.
  • Technical documentation — read work orders and maintenance logs to locate required materials and tools at the start of an assigned task.
  • Observed system anomalies — report deviations from expected equipment behavior to a supervising technician during routine monitoring activities.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
60%
Placement Rate
28%