Overview and Award Outcomes
Overview
Successful completion of training in Automation Robotics Engineering Technology leads to competitive compensation in a high-demand field. Automation Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes (mind and hands) are applied to the designing, building, installing, and troubleshooting of high-tech, high-speed automated electro-mechanical machinery systems for Packaging and other manufacturing applications. Emphasized skills include problem-solving, repairing, fabricating, machining, and welding. Automated systems typically include Computers, Touch Screens, Quality Assurance, Vision Systems, Lasers, Robots, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), AC/DC/Servo/Stepper/VFD motor controls, hydraulic and pneumatic controls, Conveyors, Bar Code/SmartCard/RFID, Electrical systems, Electronic Circuits, and a wide variety of Sensors.
Award Outcomes
Diagnose root problems impacting production flow
Solve root problems to maintain production flow
Perform basic electrical, electronic, welding, machining, laser, vision system, robotic, and fluid power operations
Apply electrical and mechanical machine control concepts
Use technical documents to assemble, install, troubleshoot, and repair automated packaging systems
Set up production lines
Utilize local area network for remote system control
Work effectively with a wide variety of packaging materials
Apply communication skills to interact with people in business and industry
Manage time and resources
Accept responsibility
Display a professional attitude