Applied Mechatronics Pathway | VHCC

Program Pathway | INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY

Applied Mechatronics Career Studies Certificate

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Applied Mechatronics Career Studies Certificate

Intended for students with an electrical background, this program will teach you the skills to work as a Mechatronics Entry Level Maintenance Technician’s Helper or Industrial Machine Operator.

This Applied Mechatronics CSC program is the first part in a pathway to the Associate of Applied Science in Electrical Technology -Specialization in Mechatronics. Level 2, Advanced Mechatronics CSC can be taken following sucessful completion of this program.

Program Length 1 year (2 semesters) Career Opportunities Mechatronics Entry Level Maintenance Technician’s Helper, Industrial Machine Operator.

Is this pathway for you? Yes, if you have 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 $157 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, Siemens Certifications in Mechatronics instruction, Donnie Melvin is well versed in commercial and industrial maintenance and brings extensive practical, realworld experience to the classroom.

Donnie Melvin

Program Coordinator ISC 142A dmelvin@vhcc.edu | 276-739-2453

YOUR PROGRAM PATHWAY | 3 Semesters First Semester (Fall) ELE 157 Electricity Fundamentals MEC 140 Programmable Logic Controllers I SAF 130 Industrial Safety-OSHA 10 TOTAL CREDITS

6 3 1 10

Second Semester (Spring) IND 243 Principles and Applications of Mechatronics ITE 100/ETR 166 Introduction to Information Systems ELE 141 DC & AC Machines TOTAL CREDITS

3 3 3 10

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