Robotic Technician Certificate Program

RT41 - 201512

The Robotic Technician technical certificate of credit is designed for the students who wish to enhance their automation skills for employment at companies who have robots. The program provides learning opportunities that introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The certificate provides opportunities to retrain or upgrade present knowledge and skill. This certificate is designed for students or employees who have a background in Industrial Electronics, including: industrial wiring, motors, controls, PLCs, instrumentation, and computers. Graduates of the certificate program receive a Robotic Technician certificate that qualifies them for employment as a robotic automation technician.

Program Specific Information

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

Program Length and Availability

2 Semesters

Campus Availability: Hall

Financial Aid

This program is eligible for the Pell Grant and 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 20 Hours

AUMF 1150Introduction to Robotics

3

AUMF 2060Work Cell Design Laboratory

2

IDSY 1120Basic Industrial PLCs

4

IDSY 1190Fluid Power Systems

4

IDSY 1195Pumps & Piping Systems

3

IDSY 1220Intermediate Industrial PLCs

4

Total Credit Hours: 20

Graduation requirement includes completion of a total of 20 hours in the above areas

Graduation Plan

Semester One

AUMF 1150Introduction to Robotics

3

AUMF 2060Work Cell Design Laboratory

2

IDSY 1120Basic Industrial PLCs

4

Total Credit Hours:9

AUMF 1150 - Pre-Reqs:  AUMF 1120 or IDSY 1120

IDSY 1120 - Pre-Req:  IDSY 1110

Semester Two

Apply for Graduation

IDSY 1190Fluid Power Systems

4

IDSY 1195Pumps & Piping Systems

3

IDSY 1220Intermediate Industrial PLCs

4

Total Credit Hours:11

IDSY 1220 - Pre-Req: IDSY 1120

Total Credit Hours: 20

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