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Industrial Automation Certificate

Location(s): Champions Circle


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J. Zachary Ouchley
Division Chair, Engineering Technology
jouchley@nctc.edu
(940) 498-6282 ext. 6538

Millions of items are produced everyday around the world. Most of these items, like smartphones, automobiles, and even Amazon delivery, is controlled by industrial mechatronics. There is a steady increase in the amount of automation that is involved in daily life. All of these systems need highly skilled technicians to help install, maintain, and repair the equipment.

As a student of Industrial Mechatronics at NCTC, you will gain skills and experience in the installation, setup, troubleshooting, and repair of robots, automation equipment, electrical controls, mechanical components, logistic equipment, motors, and programmable logic controllers (PLC). Additionally, you will have familiarization with additive (3D printers) and subtractive (CNC) manufacturing, programming, and network monitoring.
Students may pursue:

Level I Workforce Certificate

Upon completion of the Level I Workforce Certificate, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of logistics, quality, and automated equipment in an industrial environment.
  • Demonstrate the application of and the ability to properly use common tools and test equipment.
  • Demonstrate operation of robotic equipment in an automated environment.
  • Demonstrate the necessary skills for maintaining various automated and robotic equipment.

This certificate can be completed through a mix of face-to-face, hybrid, and online classes. The program is designed to take one year or two semesters and consists of the following courses.

Certificate Requirements


Total Credit Hours: 30


Capstone Requirement: Students completing the certificate must pass a comprehensive program exam and lab with a score of 70% or higher. The exam and lab is embedded in MFGT 2459 - Industrial Automation II  curriculum.

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