Automation Technology
Program Description
The Automation Technology program is designed for the student who wishes to prepare for a career as an Automation technician/electrician. The program provides learning opportunities that introduce, develop and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skill, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to retrain or upgrade present knowledge and skill. The Degree program teaches skills in Automation Technology providing background skills in several areas of industrial maintenance including electronics, industrial wiring, motors, controls, plc’s, instrumentation, fluid power, mechanical, pumps and piping, and computers.
Campuses Offered
- Hall
- Barrow (for some programs, view individual program paths to verify)
Program Paths
Degree Level:
Diploma Level:
- Electrical Control Systems Diploma
- Industrial Mechanical Systems Diploma
- Automation Technology Diploma
Certificate Level:
- Artificial Intelligence and Automation Certificate
- Automation and Robotics Technology I Certificate
- Automation and Robotics Technology II Certificate
- Industrial Electrician Certificate
- Industrial Fluid Power Technician Certificate
- Industrial Motor Control Technician Certificate
- Process Control Technician I Certificate
- Process Control Technician II Certificate
- Programmable Control Technician Certificate
- Robotic Technician Certificate
Program Advisors
John Dunbar
Dean of Advanced Technology and Engineering Advanced Technology and Engineering / Applied Technology and TransportationDavid “Chad” Faircloth
Industrial Systems Technology & Mechatronics Technology Program Director Automation Technology / Mechatronics Technology
