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Mechatronics Mechanical Specialist 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 mechanical skills as applied to the operation, installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of the mechanical systems involved with manufacturing.  Courses in this certificate prepare the student to take the PMMI Mechatronics Mechanical 1 exam.

 

Award Outcomes

Install, maintain, and troubleshoot mechanical systems

Demonstrate safe work practices 

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

Career Opportunities

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

Program Requirements

Technical Studies Required 16 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ARET1126Mechanical Power Transmission

3

ARET1130Maintenance Operations

2

ARET1140Computer Integrated Manufacturing

3

ARET1161Mechatronic Systems

3

ARET1170Troubleshooting Mechatronic Systems

3

ARET2105Fluid Power Motion Control

2

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 16

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

Semester Sequence

Offered at Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie

First Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ARET1126Mechanical Power Transmission

3

ARET1140Computer Integrated Manufacturing

3

ARET1161Mechatronic Systems

3

Total Credits  9

Second Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ARET1130Maintenance Operations

2

ARET1170Troubleshooting Mechatronic Systems

3

ARET2105Fluid Power Motion Control

2

Total Credits  7

Graduation (16 Credits)

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

 

4/15/2024 : BP 4024 / EP 4025