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Mechatronics Electrical Specialist (BP/EP) Advanced Technical Certificate

 

Overview and Award Outcomes

Overview

Mechatronics is a rapidly growing field that integrates electrical systems, mechanics, fluid power, robotics, and computer control systems to create new and improved automated manufacturing production systems. This certificate is designed for people who are interested expanding their electrical skills as applied to the operation, installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of the electrical systems involved with manufacturing.  Courses in this certificate prepare the student to take the PMMI Mechatronics Electrical 1 exam.

 

Award Outcomes

Demonstrate safe work practices

Install, maintain, and troubleshoot industrial electrical systems

Function effectively as a member of a technical team

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities are wide-spread in Minnesota and throughout the United States. Extensive opportunities exist as Electrical and Electronics Technicians for industrial equipment and as Packaging Technicians.

Program Requirements

Technical Studies Required 20 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ARET1155Automation Controls

3
ARET1170Troubleshooting Mechatronic Systems

3
ARET1175Industrial Electricity and Electronics I

3
ARET1180Industrial Electricity and Electronics II

3
ARET1185Sensor Applications

2
ARET1190Programmable Logic Controllers

3
ARET2101Advanced Automation Controls

3

General Education Required 0 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

General Education Elective 0 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

Technical Studies Elective 0 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

Total Advanced Technical Certificate Credits 20

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

Semester Sequence

Offered at Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie

First Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ARET1155Automation Controls

3
ARET1175Industrial Electricity and Electronics I

3
ARET1190Programmable Logic Controllers

3

Total Credits  9

Second Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ARET1170Troubleshooting Mechatronic Systems

3
ARET1180Industrial Electricity and Electronics II

3
ARET1185Sensor Applications

2
ARET2101Advanced Automation Controls

3

Total Credits  11

Graduation (20 Credits)

Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence.  Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.


2/6/2023 : BP 4018 / EP 4017