Industrial Technology - Robotics/Automation Operations Emphasis Level 1 Certificate
Basic mechanical skills and repair techniques common to most fields of industrial maintenance. Topics include precision measuring instruments and general safety rules common in industry including lock-out/tag-out.
Additional course fee(s) required.
Basic theory and practice of electrical circuits. Includes calculations as applied to alternating and direct current. Explain atomic structure and basic values such as voltage current resistance and power; determines electrical values for combination circuits in direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) containing resistance inductance and capacitance; summarize the principles of magnetism; calculate voltage drop based on conductor length type of material and size and utilize electrical measuring instruments.
Additional course fee(s) required.
This course teaches fundamental concepts of programmable logic controllers. It applies principles of operation and numbering systems to electrical controls.
ELPT 1319
An introduction to flexible automation. Topics include installation repair maintenance and development of flexible robotic manufacturing systems.
An overview of machine vision systems including terminology and components. Topics include optics sensors lighting image analysis and user interfaces.
A capstone course that provides the student with laboratory experience in the installation set-up and testing of robotic cells.
Total Program Hours
18
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The Northeast Texas region boasts a strong industrial base in manufacturing, fabrication, power generation, and warehousing and distribution. A shortage of skilled technicians in the industrial maintenance industry has created considerable opportunity for employment. Because of the high-tech technology used on today's equipment, there is an increasing demand for technicians with up-to-date skills. NTCC’s program trains qualified industrial maintenance technicians for excellent career opportunities. The Industrial Technology Program is self-paced, and students set their own schedules. Presentations, lessons and tests are available online, and the Skills Lab, where students practice hands-on skills, is open until 9:00 PM, Monday – Thursday.
