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Mechatronics Technology

Mechatronics is a multidisciplinary field of engineering including Mechanical, Electronic, Computer, Software, Control, Robotic, and Systems Design. Mechatronics technicians design and manufacture useful products.

The Mechatronics Technology program is designed to provide graduates with a high-tech skill set and knowledge in electronic, mechanical, fluid power/pneumatic systems, electrical, Program Logic Controller (PLC) applications programming, computer technology for maintenance and repair of PLC/computer controlled, automated machines and robotic systems.

The following table illustrates the program structure:

Electronics Assembler
Course #:EEV0010
OCP: A
Hours: 150

Electronics Tester
Course #:EEV0100
OCP: B
Hours: 400

Electromechanical Assembler
Course #:EEV0752
OCP: C
Hours: 500

Mechatronic Technician
Course #:EEV0753
OCP: D
Hours: 400

TOTAL HOURS 1550

Hours

1,550 hours. Approximately 14 months
Monday – Friday, 8am – 2:30pm

Cost

Approximate Cost $5,900
Mechatronics Technology Fee Sheet 2425

Employment Opportunities

Students who complete this course can expect to earn a starting salary of $20+ per hour in the following industries (Actual wages vary according to education, experience, and certifications.)

  • Industrial Manufacturing Companies

Industry Certifications

  • Certified Electronics Technician Associate (CETa)
    Electronics Technicians Association logo

What You’ll Learn

  • Math & Science
  • Soldering and Basic Laboratory Practices
  • D.C. Circuits
  • A.C. Circuits
  • Solid State Devices
  • Motors and Motor Control Circuits
  • Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
  • Mechanical Power Transmission Systems
  • Mechanisms, Linkages, and Levers
  • Automatic Controls, Robotics, and PLC Programming
  • Communication Skills
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Employability Skills

Career Ready Skills

  • Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee.
  • Apply appropriate academic and technical skills.
  • Attend to personal health and financial well-being.
  • Communicate clearly, effectively and with reason.
  • Consider the environmental, social and economic impacts of decisions.
  • Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
  • Employ valid and reliable research strategies.
  • Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
  • Model integrity, ethical leadership and effective management.
  • Plan education and career path aligned to personal goals.
  • Use technology to enhance productivity.
  • Work productively in teams while using cultural/global competence.

Steps to Enroll

  1. Attend a Virtual Information Session
  2. Take the CASAS test, if applicable
  3. Obtain official transcripts, if applicable (high school, GED, college, etc.)
  4. Apply for financial aid (official transcripts required)
  5. Provide appropriate residency documents
  6. Complete application packet
  7. Pay application fee

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