Central Arizona College

Automated Industrial Technology II Certificate

Semester Hours: 16
Effective Term: Fall 2019

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

Program Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Automated Industrial Technology II prepares students to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair a variety of automated electro-mechanical, product assembly, process control, and product distribution systems that use programmable controls and other methodologies to accomplish system management. These systems include robotic, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic devices. Through this degree, graduates will gain the skills to define, integrate, install, program, and maintain complex control systems.

Recommended Proficiencies: None

Course Requirements
Automated Industrial Technology II Certificate Total Credits: 16 Core Requirements (16) AIT225 Electrical Systems II (3) AIT205 Electronic Control Systems I (3) AIT210 Electronic Control Systems II (3) AIT215 Process Control Systems (4) AIT130 Maintenance Piping (3) Other Requirements Students must earn: -a grade of C or better in all required courses; -a minimum of 3 earned CAC credits numbered 100 or above; -a minimum of 16 semester credits.
Program Measurable Student Learning Outcomes
1. (Application Level) Install, test and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). (CSLO 2,3) 2. (Analysis Level) Analyze AC/DC circuits, and analog and digital systems. (CSLO 2,3) 3. (Application Level) Calibrate, adjust and test process control systems. (CSLO 2,3,4) 4. (Application Level) Install, test, operate and troubleshoot motor drives in an electrical control system. (CSLO 2,3,4) 5. (Comprehension Level) Interpret electrical and electronic control and power schematics and measure current. (CSLO 2,3,4) 6. (Application Level) Analyze and perform preventive and predictive maintenance on robotic and other automated industrial equipment. (CSLO 2,3,4) 7. (Application Level) Utilize computer information systems, microcomputer applications, and programming techniques. (CSLO 2,3,4) 8. (Application Level) Apply electronic and mechanical fabrication techniques. (CSLO 2,3) 9. (Analysis Level) Describe and adhere to safety, health and environmental rules and regulations. (CSLO 2,3) 10. (Application Level) Practice professional standards of the industry and ethical behavior. (CSLO 2,3,4) 11. (Comprehension Level) Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in varied settings in a culturally responsive manner. (CSLO 2,3) 12. (Application Level) Collaborate with diverse individuals and entities to achieve common goals. (CSLO 2,3,4)
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