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Supply Chain Technician (BP/EP) Diploma

Overview and Award Outcomes

Overview

The Supply Chain Technician installs, operates, supports, upgrades or maintains the automated material handling equipment and systems that support the supply chain.  This person is skilled in the hands-on operation and changeover of automated production and packaging machines used in manufacturing and the supply chain. This program teaches the skills to familiarize students in basic mechanical skills and standard operation procedures found in these areas. 

Award Outcomes

Demonstrate safe work practices 

Install, maintain, and troubleshoot Industrial electrical systems

Install, maintain, and troubleshoot mechanical systems

Install, maintain, and troubleshoot motor control systems

Function effectively as a member of a technical team

Apply quality practices to the operation of automated manufacturing and distribution systems

Apply maintenance practices to the operation of automated manufacturing and distribution systems

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities are entry-level positions in manufacturing companies and distribution networks.

Program Requirements

Technical Studies Required 29 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ARET1126Mechanical Power Transmission

3
ARET1130Maintenance Operations

2
ARET1140Computer Integrated Manufacturing

3
ARET1155Automation Controls

3
ARET1161Mechatronic Systems

3
ARET1165Vision Systems for QA/SPC

3
or
CMAE1528360 Career Success Skills

1
ARET1170Troubleshooting Mechatronic Systems

3
ARET1175Industrial Electricity and Electronics I

3
ARET1180Industrial Electricity and Electronics II

3
ARET1190Programmable Logic Controllers

3
ARET2105Fluid Power Motion Control

2

General Education Required 4 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
COMM1007Communication for Success in the Workplace

2
or
Choose one course from MnTC Goal Area 1
 
MATH1007Math for the Trades

2
or
Choose one course from MnTC Goal Area 2

General Education Elective 0 Credits

Technical Studies Elective 0 Credits

 

Total Diploma Credits 33

Semester Sequence

Offered at Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie

First Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ARET1126Mechanical Power Transmission

3
ARET1161Mechatronic Systems

3
ARET1165Vision Systems for QA/SPC

3
or
CMAE1528360 Career Success Skills

1
ARET1175Industrial Electricity and Electronics I

3
ARET1190Programmable Logic Controllers

3
 
COMM1007Communication for Success in the Workplace

2
or
Choose one course from MnTC Goal Area 1

Total Credits  15

Second Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ARET1130Maintenance Operations

2
ARET1140Computer Integrated Manufacturing

3
ARET1155Automation Controls

3
ARET1170Troubleshooting Mechatronic Systems

3
ARET1180Industrial Electricity and Electronics II

3
ARET2105Fluid Power Motion Control

2
 
MATH1007Math for the Trades

2
or
Choose one course from MnTC Goal Area 2

Total Credits  18

Graduation (33 Credits)

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

 

3/27/2023 : BP 4016 / EP 4006