Description
This career major will prepare students to become an Automated Systems Technician. These technicians install and operate robotics and related automation, industrial electricity while learning the fundamentals of manufacturing. Mechatronics is the combination of mechanical engineering, electronic engineering, computer engineering, software engineering, control engineering and systems design engineering in order to manufacture useful products.
Application
Applicants must complete a Southern Tech Application for Admission. Additional information and applications are available at the Southern Tech campus and online at www.sotech.edu. Enrollment for this career major is open to partnering High Schools (juniors/seniors) and Adults.
Tuition
High School Student: Free. Adult Student (in-district): $2.50 per hour; Adult Student (Out-of-District): $5 per hour; and Adult Student (Out-of-State): $7.50 per hour. Additional costs may include books, supplies, and miscellaneous fees.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Financial aid and scholarships are available for qualifying students.
Program/Courses/Hours
| Mechatronics Fundamentals | |
| Basics of Electricity | 120 |
| Industrial Equipment Safety | 45 |
| Electrical Connectors & Hand Tools | 30 |
| Electrical Schematic and Blueprint Reading | 60 |
| Industrial Electricity | 60 |
| Motor Theory & Operation | 30 |
| Programmable Controller Interfacing | 90 |
| Workforce Staging | 30 |
| Electrical Distribution | 60 |
| Total Hours | 525 |
| Estimated time to complete (Half Time) | 1 year |
| Mechatronics Advanced | |
| Basics of Electricity | 120 |
| Industrial Equipment Safety | 45 |
| Electrical Connectors & Hand Tools | 30 |
| Electrical Schematic and Blueprint Reading | 60 |
| Industrial Electricity | 60 |
| Motor Theory & Operation | 30 |
| Programmable Controller Interfacing | 90 |
| Workforce Staging | 30 |
| Electrical Distribution | 60 |
| Fluid Power Theory & Power Transmission Principles | 90 |
| Motor Control Wiring | 90 |
| Programmable Controller Programming | 90 |
| Automated Industrial Systems | 90 |
| Principles of Welding | 45 |
| Workforce Connection | 120 |
| Total Hours | 1050 |
| Estimated time to complete (Full Time) | 1 year |
| Estimated time to complete (Half Time) | 2 years |
Targeted Certifications and/or Credentials
► Electrical Systems
► National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Maintenance Operations
► Career Tech (CT) Electronics Assembler
► NIMS Electronic Control Systems
► NIMS Process Control Systems
► NIMS Basic Mechanical Systems
► NIMS Basic Hydraulic Systems
► NIMS Basic Pneumatic Systems
► NIMS Maintenance Welding
► Multimeter - SnapOn - NC3
► National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC): WorkKeys
Certifications may vary by Program and are subject to change without notice.
Student Organization
SkillsUSA
Schedule
Adults (Half Time) 8:00-11:00 AM or 12:45-3:45 PM; Adults (Full Time) 8:00-11:00 AM and 12:45-3:45 PM; High School Students 8:00-11:00 AM or 12:45-3:45 PM
Employment Options
The following list is associated with the approved SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) for this program and does not necessarily represent immediate opportunities; additional training may be required for some options listed.
Automation Technician, Electrical and Instrumentation Technician (E and I Technician), Electronics Technician, Field Service Technician, Instrument Specialist, Instrumentation Technician – Approximate Pay Potential: $14-41/Hour(source: https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/17-3024.00):
Jonny Kirkland
Mechatronics Instructor