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Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation
Major: 5293
Effective Term: 2024 Fall   

Award: CCL  
Total Credits: 22
CIP Code: 15.0001

Instructional Council: Applied Technology
GPA: 2.0
SOC Code: Upon completion of this certificate, students may pursue a career as:
17-3024.00 Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians


Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Data Center Operations is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment as a mechanical, electrical, and controls technician in data centers or companies that support data center functions. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Automated Industrial Technology is also available.

Learning Outcomes
1. Describe the critical infrastructure of a data center. (AIT117)
2. Describe processes for data center infrastructure maintenance. (AIT117)
3. Ensure proper operation of programmable logic controller (PLC) systems including installation, testing, and troubleshooting. (AIT210)
4. Ensure proper operation of motors and motor drives in an electrical control system including installation, testing, and troubleshooting. (AIT125, AIT210, AIT225)
5. Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on mechanical equipment based on appropriate analysis. (AIT105, AIT110)
6. Ensure proper operation of power distribution systems. (AIT227)
7. Adhere to safety, health, and environmental rules and regulations. (AIT100, AIT105, AIT110, AIT117, AIT125, AIT210, AIT225, AIT227)
8. Practice professional and ethical behavior according to the standards of the industry. (AIT105, AIT117)
Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.


Required Courses
AIT100 Industrial Safety 1
AIT105 Modern Maintenance Operations 3
AIT110 Mechanical Power Transmission Systems 3
AIT117 Introduction to Data Center Operations 3
AIT125 DC and AC Components and Circuits 3
+ AIT210 Programmable Logic Controller Programming and Troubleshooting 3
+ AIT225 Industrial Motors and Motor Control 3
+ AIT227 Power Distribution Systems 3
Credits: 22

+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 27, 2024

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.





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