Automation Technology
Automation Technology
30 Credit Hours | Technical Certificate
Program Length
30 Credit Hours
Credentials
Technical Certificate
Cost/Tuition*
Total Estimated Cost: $3,609
(subject to change without notice)
Location
Financial Aid/Funding
Financial Aid/Funding is available
Program Overview
What You Will Learn
<- Demonstrate a working knowledge of mechanical systems, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair
- techniques, and safety practices and procedures.
- Apply system diagnostics and troubleshooting techniques.
- Apply mathematical concepts to real world applications.
- Read, utilize, and design blueprints and schematics.
- Operate, install, maintain, modify, and troubleshoot electrical systems.
- Operate, install, maintain, modify, and troubleshoot fluid power systems.
- Operate, install, maintain, modify, and troubleshoot electrical motor control systems.
- Operate, modify, maintain, program, and troubleshoot programmable logic controllers.
- Implement and properly use a variety of precision measurement tools and procedures.
Career Outcomes
Wages: $24.72-$44.04/hr
36 Monthly Openings
Occupational Data, 2024, Salt Lake County, Lightcast Economic Modeling
Occupations
Industrial Engineering Technician
Maintenance Workers
Machinery
Certification Included
Technical Certificate
Tuition & Financial Aid
Total Program Cost
Tuition: $2,970
Books/Supplies: $639
Lab Fees: 0
Application Fee: 0
*Tuition includes all certification exam fees. Subject to change without notice.
Required Courses
21 Credit Hours
TEAM 1010
Essential Skills and Safety
Credit Hours: 3
Semester: A
TEAM 1020
Pneumatics
Credit Hours: 2
Semester: A
TEAM 1030
Hydraulics
Credit Hours: 2
Semester: A
TEAM 1040
Industrial Mechanics
Credit Hours: 3
Semester: A
TEAM 1050
Electrical Systems
Credit Hours: 2
Semester: A
TEAM 1060
Motor Controls
Credit Hours: 3
Semester: A
TEAM 1070
Programmable Logic Controllers
Credit Hours: 4
Semester: A
TEAM 1080
Applied System Diagnostics
Credit Hours: 2
Semester: A
Elective Courses Emphasis Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers(PLC) Track
9 Credit Hours
TEAM 2010
Programmable Logic Controllers II
Credit Hours: 4
Semester: A
TEAM 2025
HMI Programming
Credit Hours: 2
Semester: A
TEAM 2040
PLC Troubleshooting
Credit Hours: 2
Semester: A
TEAM 2080
PLC Capstone Project
Credit Hours: 1
Semester: A
Elective Courses Emphasis Process Control Level/Flow
9 Credit Hours
TEAM 1520
Process Control Level/Flow
Credit Hours: 4
Semester: A
TEAM 1580
Process Capstone Project
Credit Hours: 2
Semester: A
TEAM 2200
Troubleshooting Automated Systems
Credit Hours: 3
Semester: A
Elective Courses Emphasis Motor Control Systems
9 Credit Hours
TEAM 1610
Electric Motor Control Systems
Credit Hours: 4
Semester: A
TEAM 1680
Motor Capstone Project
Credit Hours: 2
Semester: A
TEAM 2200
Troubleshooting Automated Systems
Credit Hours: 3
Semester: A
Top 6 things to know before you apply
- Understand the Program Requirements
- Align Career Goals
- Explore Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Funding
- Program Duration and Schedule
- Teaching Mode
- Academic Readiness
How To Apply
Apply for Admissions
Complete your admissions application. Once you receive your student number (S#), proceed to Step 2.
Meet with Your Academic Advisor
Schedule an appointment (in-person, phone, or video call):
801-957-4978
academicadvising@elco.edu
Schedule Online