Program Pathway | INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
Advanced Mechatronics Career Studies Certificate
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Advanced Mechatronics Career Studies Certificate
Intended for students with an electrical and/or automation background, students who complete this program have the skills to work as a Mechatronics Entry Level Maintenance Technician or Senior Level Industrial Machine Operator. This Advanced Mechatronics CSC program is the second part in a pathway to the Associate of Applied Science in Electrical Technology-Specialization in Mechatronics. Level 1, Applied Mechatronics CSC is a prerequisite for Advanced Mechatronics. This program aids in preparing students that are eligible to sit for the Siemens Test
Program Length 1 year (3 semesters) Career Opportunities Electrician, Electrical/Electronics or Industrial Maintenance Technician, Industrial Field Service, or Maintenance Supervisor.
Is this pathway for you? Yes, if you have a strong work ethic, enjoy problem-solving, and work well with your hands.
G3 Eligible This program is G3 eligible. G3 Scholarships cover tuition and fees for Virginia residents of modest income who are pursuing high demand careers.
Tuition & Fees At only $162.11 per credit hour, you’ll save $10K
to $22K, in tuition costs alone, by starting at VHCC! Out-of-state students living within a 30-mile radius qualify for in-state tuition.
With 20+ years of experience as well as an Associate’s Degree in Electrical Technology and Siemens Certifications in Mechatronics instruction, Donnie Melvin is well versed in commercial and industrial maintenance and brings extensive practical, real-world experience to the classroom.
Donnie Melvin
Program Coordinator ISC 142A dmelvin@vhcc.edu | 276-739-2453
YOUR PROGRAM PATHWAY | 3 Semesters First Semester (Fall) MEC 161 Hydraulics & Pneumatics ELE 233 Programmable Logic Controllers I ELE 245 Industrial Wiring TOTAL CREDITS
3 3 3 9
Second Semester (Spring) INS 232 Systems Toubleshooting ELE 175 Industrial Solid State Devices & Circuits ELE 234 Programmable Logic Controllers II ELE 225 Electrical Control Systems TOTAL CREDITS
3 3 3 4 13
Third Semester (Summer) ELE 132 WEL 110
National Electrical Code II Welding Processes TOTAL CREDITS
3 3 6
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