Mechatronics Technician Certificate Program

MT21 - 201512

**Please note that effective summer 2023, the Mechatronics Technician Certificate program is no longer admitting students.  Currently enrolled students should contact the Program Chair, Chad Faircloth, cfaircloth@laniertech.edu, 770-533-6960.

Program Description

The Mechatronics Technician certificate is designed to provide students with entry level understanding and skills to perform duties on Mechatronic equipment and industrial automation. Topics include safety procedures, mechanics, fluid power, and pumps and piping system maintenance. Students will obtain knowledge which will provide an understanding of the basic technologies used in industry to achieve automated processes.

Program Specific Information

Students are accepted every semester based on course and space availability.

Program Length & Availability

1 Semesters

Campus Availability: Hall & Barrow

Financial Aid

This program is not eligible for the Pell Grant but may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid.

Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.

Admissions Requirements

Must be 16 years of age. 

High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission. (Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.)

ACCUPLACER Testing, or submit SAT, ACT, COMPASS, or ASSET test scores.

Curriculum

Program-Specific Core – Total of 12 Hours

IDSY 1005Intro to Mechatronics

4

IDSY 1170Industrial Mechanics

4

IDSY 1190Fluid Power Systems

4

Total Credit Hours: 12

Graduation requirement includes completion of a total of 12 hours in the above areas

Graduation Plan

Semester One

Apply for Graduation

IDSY 1005Intro to Mechatronics

4

IDSY 1170Industrial Mechanics

4

IDSY 1190Fluid Power Systems

4

Total Credit Hours:12

Total Credit Hours: 12

This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.