Overview
About the Program
The Robotics Certificate will prepare students to work with robots commonly used in manufacturing and production environments. Students will learn coordinate systems, mechanical and electrical components, programming and troubleshooting, end-of-arm tooling, and the integration of robots in work cells and assembly lines.
Learning Outcomes
- Interpret, create and modify mechanical and electrical drawings and details using appropriate fundamental engineering principles
- Program/teach industrial robots manufactured from both Yaskawa Motoman and Fanuc Program
- Interface and troubleshoot systems controlled by programmable logic controllers.
- Follow required mechanical, electrical and environmental safety procedures.
- Work both independently and as an integral part of a technical team.
Occupational Certificate Opportunities
- FANUC Certified Education Robotics Training (CERT)
Application Requirements
- MTC Application for Admission and nonrefundable applicable fee.
- Final high school transcript (or GED results) and college transcripts (if applicable).
- Successful completion of the Basic Skills Assessment (ACCUPLACER) and Technology Skills Test (TST) is required. Any college foundation courses suggested by placement results are also required.
- Math placement score of 41 or above required to take the first mathematics course in the engineering program.
Career Opportunities
- Entry-level Robotics Technician
- Entry-level Electrical Engineering and Electronics Technician
- Entry-level Maintenance Technician
Curriculum
The following is a typical course sequence for completing this program. The actual time needed to complete the program will vary according to each student’s individual needs.
First Semester
Second Semester
Total Credit Hours: 30