Programmable Control Technician I Certificate Program

PC81 - 201512

Program Description

The Programmable Controller Technician I technical certificate of credit offers specialized training in programmable controllers. Topics include motor control fundamentals and instruction in basic and advanced PLCs.

Program Specific Information

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

Program Length and Availability

3 Semester

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.)

Request official ACCUPLACER, SAT, or ACT test scores be sent to the Admissions Office or refer to our Admissions Assessment Procedure found here for more options: Admissions Testing – Lanier Technical College.

Curriculum

Program-Specific Core – Total of 12 Hours

IDSY 1110Industrial Motor Controls I

4

IDSY 1120Basic Industrial PLCs

4

IDSY 1220Intermediate Industrial PLCs

4

Total Credit Hours: 12

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

Graduation Plan

Semester One

IDSY 1110Industrial Motor Controls I

4

Total Credit Hours:4
IDSY 1110 - Co-Req:  IDSY 1101

Semester Two

IDSY 1120Basic Industrial PLCs

4

Total Credit Hours:4
IDSY 1120 - Pre-Req:  IDSY 1110

Semester Three

Apply for Graduation

IDSY 1220Intermediate Industrial PLCs

4

Total Credit Hours:4

IDSY 1220 - Co-Req: IDSY 1120

Total Credit Hours: 12

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