SFSC’s College Credit Certificate programs provide options for students who are looking for short-term training in specialized areas of mechatronics. Students can apply the credits they earn to the Engineering Technology – Associate in Science (AS) degree.
Automation |
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This program prepares students for engineering technology support positions dealing with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), automation, and control systems in high-tech production, manufacturing, distribution, and engineering research and development. Total credits: 12 |
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| Automation Year 1 – First Term | Credits |
| Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers | 3 |
| Automation Year 1 – Second Term | Credits |
| Motors and Controls | 3 |
| Automated Process Control | 3 |
| Automation Year 2 – First Term | Credits |
| Robotics Applications | 3 |
CNC Machinist/Fabricator for the Mechatronics Program. |
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This program is for students who have an interest in manufacturing and machining as well as professionals who are working in the field and want to become a CNC machinist. It is aligned with the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council Certified Production Technician (MSSC CPT) certification. Total credits: 12 |
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| CNC Machinist Year 1 – First Term | Credits |
| Introduction to SOLIDWORKS | 3 |
| Manufacturing Processes and Materials* | 3 |
| CNC Machinist Year 1 – Second Term | Credits |
| Computer Numerical Control (CNC) 1 | 3 |
| CNC Machinist Year 1 – Summer Term | Credits |
| Computer Numerical Control (CNC) 2 | 3 |
| *Completion of the MSSC CPT certificate satisfies this requirement. | |
Engineering Technology Support Specialist |
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This program prepares students for entry-level technical positions in high-tech production, manufacturing, distribution, and engineering research and development. It is aligned with MSSC CPT certification. Total credits: 18 |
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| Engineering Technology Year 1 – First Term | Credits |
| Introduction to Quality Assurance | 3 |
| Introduction to Safety (OSHA)* | 3 |
| Mechanical Measurement and Instrumentation* | 3 |
| Engineering Technology Year 1 – Second Term | Credits |
| Introduction to AutoCAD | 3 |
| Engineering Technology Year 2 – First Term | Credits |
| Introduction to Electricity and Electronics* | 3 |
| Manufacturing Processes and Materials* | 3 |
| *Completion of the MSSC CPT certificate satisfies this requirement. | |
Lean Manufacturing |
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This program prepares students for engineering support positions with quality systems and their implementation in high-tech production, manufacturing, distribution, and engineering research and development. It is aligned with MSSC CPT certification. Total credits: 12 |
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| Lean Manufacturing Year 1 – First Term | Credits |
| Introduction to Quality Assurance | 3 |
| Mechanical Measurement and Instrumentation* | 3 |
| Lean Manufacturing Year 1 – Second Term | Credits |
| Concepts of Lean and Six Sigma | 3 |
| Production and Inventory Control | 3 |
| *Completion of the MSSC CPT certificate satisfies this requirement. | |
Mechatronics |
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This program covers the fundamentals of mechatronics and includes instruction in maintenance techniques, computer-aided drafting and design, technical communications, operation and maintenance of industrial components, material handling protocols, and proper use of tools and instrumentation. It is aligned with the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council Certified Production Technician (MSSC CPT) certification. Total credits: 30 |
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| Mechatronics Year 1 – First Term | Credits |
| Industrial Safety (OSHA)* | 3 |
| Mechanical Measurement and Instrumentation* | 3 |
| Robotics Applications | 3 |
| Mechatronics Year 1 – Second Term | Credits |
| Introduction to AutoCAD | 3 |
| Electromechanical Components and Mechanisms | 3 |
| Mechatronics Year 2 – First Term | Credits |
| Introduction to Electricity and Electronics | 3 |
| Manufacturing Processes and Materials* | 3 |
| Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers | 3 |
| Mechatronics Year 2 – Second Term | Credits |
| Motors and Controls | 3 |
| Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems | 3 |
| *Completion of the MSSC CPT certificate satisfies this requirement. | |
Pneumatics, Hydraulics, and Motors for Manufacturing |
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This program prepares students for support positions in facilities operation and maintenance in high-tech production, manufacturing, distribution, and engineering research and development. It is aligned with MSSC CPT certification. Total credits: 13 |
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| Pneumatics, Hydraulics, and Motors for Manufacturing Year 1 – First Term | Credits |
| Introduction to Electricity and Electronics* | 3 |
| Manufacturing Process and Materials* | 3 |
| Pneumatics, Hydraulics, and Motors for Manufacturing Year 1 – Second Term | Credits |
| Motors and Controls | 3 |
| Hydraulic and Pneumatics | 3 |
| Hydraulic and Pneumatics Lab | 1 |
| *Completion of the MSSC CPT certificate satisfies this requirement. | |
