Overview and Award Outcomes
Overview
The Manufacturing Support Technician Level I occupational certificate will provide students with the skills needed to build a base knowledge of manufacturing equipment, operating practices, and is generally suited for entry-level positions. The award introduces hydraulics, pneumatics, industrial electricity, ladder logic, relay control circuits, electrical motor operation, electrical motor control circuits, and programmable logic controls. Graduates can use the knowledge gained within this award to build upon future manufacturing career paths, leading to higher-level positions within manufacturing, production support, fluid power, and maintenance mechanic.
Award Outcomes
Demonstrate teamwork
Demonstrate safe shop safety practices
Solve fluid power mathematical formulas
Identify components that are utilized in the fluid power industry
Experiment with various components utilized in the fluid power industry
Solve electrical mathematical formulas
Construct electrical circuits
Utilize tools to examine and troubleshoot electrical circuits
Apply National Electrical Manufacturers Association (N.E.M.A.) and International Electrotechnical Commission (I.E.C.) electrical standards and practices as they relate to electrical concepts and equipment
Develop programmable logic controller (PLC) programs using Boolean algebra methods and computer software applications
Integrate electrical, programmable logic controller (PLC) and electronic hardware with motion control components
Career Opportunities
Graduates can expect to gain entry level positions within industries including, material handling and processing, heavy equipment, plant manufacturing support and fluid power distribution. These opportunities exist within large and small companies in local, national, and international markets.
Semester Sequence - Brooklyn Park
Graduation (12 Credits)
Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.
4/25/2023 : BP 4722 / EP 4723
Semester Sequence - Eden Prairie
Graduation (12 Credits)
Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.
4/25/2023 : BP 4722 / EP 4723