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Electromechanical Assembly Technician (KEM2)

Students learn to use the latest techniques and tools to ensure high reliability soldering and electromechanical assembly in this multiple part, hands-on program. The Universal Assembly and Repair module covers all aspects of both single and double-sided through-hole circuit board technology, including: high reliability soldering, solder theory, assembly and rework techniques of wire connections, terminals, axial lead, DIPS, flat packs, and multi-leaded components. The surface mount technology assembly and repair module stresses the safe installation and removal of surface mount components, chip, SOT’s, MELF, SOICs, QFPs, and PLCC, using the latest equipment and techniques. Upon satisfactory completion of this program, students will be able to make “accept” or “reject” decisions for the appropriate class/classes of electronic assembly production, based on the acceptability requirements of the IPC-A-610E standard. The IPC-620-A course will train students in modern cabling and harnessing techniques and acceptability requirements of that standard. Students will prepare for the IPC 620 Industry certification. The J-Std-001 course will prepare students to pass the IPC JStd- 001 exam which include both a written and practical element.

The Electromechanical Project Assembly course ties all of the program elements together resulting in a project with soldering, mechanical, cabling, safety, cleaning, and handling elements.


Certificate of Achievement: 467 Hours


Occupations in this area.

For state and national occupation information, visit O*Net Online and enter the following O*Net code(s):

  • 17-3024.00 Electromechanical Technicians
  • 51-2023.00 Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers

Contact us

For more information about this program, please contact us at SATTS@slcc.edu or 801-957-4073.

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Required Courses (467 Clock Hours)

Course
Title
Clock Hours
Semester
Prerequisite
Course KAOS 0170
Title Computer Concepts
Clock Hours 30
Semester A
Prerequisite None.
Course KAIT 0111
Title National Electrical Code/NEMA
Clock Hours 16
Semester A
Prerequisite None.
Course KELA 0172
Title IPC-A-610 Cert Specialist
Clock Hours 36
Semester A
Prerequisite None.
Course KELA 0151
Title Univ. Assembly & Repair
Clock Hours 72
Semester A
Prerequisite None: Recommendations:IPCA610E/F or equivalent Industry Experience.
Course KELA 0161
Title Surface Mount Technology
Clock Hours 72
Semester A
Prerequisite None: Recommendations:IPCA 610E/F, and KELA0151 or equivalent Industry Experience.
Course KEMA 0167
Title IPC-J-STD-001Cert
Clock Hours 36
Semester A
Prerequisite None: Recommendations:IPC-J-STD-001E/F, or equivalent Industry Experience(KELA 151/161)
Course KEMA 0169
Title IPC/WHMA-A-620 Cert
Clock Hours 60
Semester A
Prerequisite None.
Course KEMA 0180
Title Electromechanical Project
Clock Hours 70
Semester A
Prerequisite None: Recommendations:IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certification and equivalent Industry Experience(KELA 151/161)
Course KEMA 0172
Title Introduction to Manufacturing Processes
Clock Hours 60
Semester A
Prerequisite None.
Course KWRK 0515
Title Job-Seeking Skills
Clock Hours 15
Semester A
Prerequisite Recommended Prereq: Word Processing and computer literacy exam.

Tuition and Fees

  • Application Fee: $40.00
  • Tuition: $1,102.12
  • Student Fees: $70.05
  • Lab Fees: $220.00
  • Books/Supplies: $647.75 - Students required to have books and materials for the first course

Total Estimated Cost: $2,079.92 (subject to change without notice)


Available Class Schedules

Westpointe Center
2150 W. Dauntless Ave. (1000 North)
Salt Lake City, UT 84116

Mon-Thu 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Mon-Thu 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.


Financial Aid

Please contact SLCC Veterans Services for VA Educational Benefits


Requirements

TABE Test Required:

  • Reading: 8.0
  • Math: 7.0
  • Ability to distinguish differences in color

Need a little help with Reading, Math, or keyboarding? Academic Readiness courses will get you up to speed!

Ready to get started? Visit the admissions page for instructions and steps to follow for enrollment!

 

Advising Notes

Stand-alone or specific needs, all courses need to have their prerequisites confirmed by the Electronics department. Students must e-mail transcripts, etc., to department before registration/scheduling is approved.

COURSE/PROGRAM DELIVERY MODEL

This program is offered in a Competency Based Education (CBE) format. It is divided into several payment periods consisting of 7-weeks in duration for Full-time students, or 14-weeks in duration for Part-time students, except for the final one which is variable in length. This allows students to accelerate and complete as many courses as they can within each of those time periods while the tuition and fees remain fixed. Students will be expected to invest a minimum of 24 hours per week for Full-time students (if using a Pell grant or VA funding), or a minimum of 12 hours per week for Part-time students, on completing coursework. Students will enroll in each course according to the established sequence in the catalog.

Students who only need one or more courses for purposes other than earning a certificate for a full program of study may enroll for Personalized Professional Training (PPT) courses, available in select program areas.

Students receiving Federal Financial Aid or VA funding please contact your academic advisor for specific information regarding eligibility.


Other

Students need a USB Flash Drive and headphones for the first day of class.