Program Code: IRPLC.S.STC • Credit Hours: 17-19
Description
This certificate extends the knowledge and skills students learn in the Industrial PLC Programming Technician certificate by teaching students to operate, program, and troubleshoot robotic-cells and control systems used in advanced manufacturing operations, Original Equipment Manufacturer OEMs, logistics/supply chain centers, and automated warehousing operations. This program covers digital fundamentals common to today’s computers, basics of automated systems, Robotic Teach Pendant Programming (TPP), Robotic Handling Tool fundamentals, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) hardware, PLC ladder logic programming, PLC I/O wiring diagrams, PLC communication architecture, networking, Human Machine Interface (HMIs) in a “hands-on” learning environment setting.
Career Opportunities
This certificate program will provide the education and training necessary to operate, program, diagnose, and repair PLC & industrial robots. Graduates will be qualified to work for original equipment/system suppliers, consultants/third party support, as well as, manufacturing and supply/chain logistics warehousing equipment/system end users. All courses within certificate may be applied towards a degree in Automation & Control with Robotics, a high demand, high paying field.