Robotic Technician Certificate Program

RT41 - 202512

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

IDSY 2000PLC I

4

IDSY 1181Fluid Power Systema

4

IDSY 2001PLC II

4

 

Robotics Option

AUMF 2060Work Cell Design Laboratory

2

IDSY 1191Pumps and Piping Systems

3

 

Or

 

Rivian Maintenance Option

IDSY 1161Fundamentals of Machine Tool & Mechanical Systems

4

IDSY 1171Industrial Mechanics

4

Total Credit Hours: 20

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

Graduation Plan - Robotics Option

Semester One

AUMF 1150Introduction to Robotics

3

AUMF 2060Work Cell Design Laboratory

2

IDSY 2000PLC I

4

Total Credit Hours:9

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

IDSY 2000 - Pre-Req:  IDSY 1112 or IDSY 1120

Semester Two

Apply for Graduation

IDSY 1181Fluid Power Systema

4

IDSY 1191Pumps and Piping Systems

3

IDSY 2001PLC II

4

Total Credit Hours:11

IDSY 2001 - Pre-Reqs: IDSY 2000 or 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.

Graduation Plan - Rivian Maintenance Option

Semester One

AUMF 1150Introduction to Robotics

3

IDSY 1161Fundamentals of Machine Tool & Mechanical Systems

4

IDSY 2000PLC I

4

Total Credit Hours:11

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

IDSY 2000 - Pre-Reqs:  IDSY 1112 or IDSY 1120

Semester Two

Apply for Graduation

IDSY 1181Fluid Power Systema

4

IDSY 1171Industrial Mechanics

4

IDSY 2001PLC II

4

Total Credit Hours:12

IDSY 2001 - Pre-Reqs: IDSY 2000 or IDSY 1120

Total Credit Hours: 23

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

**Program requires 20 hours; however, the Rivian Maintenance Option requires 3 additional credit hours, making the total credit hours for that option 23.