Electro-Mechanical Technology

Electro-Mechanical Technology 

Career Pathway Certificate: 42 credits. Advising Guide

Career Description

The Electro-Mechanical Technology program provides a solid foundation in automated electronic technologies preparing students to work as technicians in a broad range of industries: wind, solar, hydropower, avionics manufacturing, food and beverage manufacturing, engineering, and others. Electro-mechanical technicians perform a variety of job duties:

• operate and maintain equipment
• perform mechanical and electrical component repair to correct malfunctions following manufacturing requirements
• comply with project environmental health and safety programs
• perform preventative maintenance in accordance with OEM maintenance manuals

Electro-mechanical technicians use electrical and electronic theory to design, build, repair, calibrate, and modify components, circuitry controls, and machinery.

Course of Study

This program prepares students for employment in electro-mechanical technology fields. This industry seeks employees with skills in electrical engineering, electronics, mechanics, and motor controls. The Electro-Mechanical Technology career pathway certificate is fully contained in the Associate of Applied Science: Electro-Mechanical Technology degree, and, as such, all coursework in the certificate may be applied to completion of the AAS degree.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be able to:

1. Apply knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic concepts to install, test, service and repair electromechanical systems.
2. Demonstrate proper and safe use of an ohmmeter, voltmeter, ammeter, oscilloscope, and other electrical instrumentation to measure electrical properties in an electrical circuit.
3. Interpret electrical and fluid power schematic diagrams and ladder logic diagrams.
4. Effectively interpret and communicate technical information using graphs, charts, tables, and data sheets.
5. Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot electro-mechanical systems.

Prerequisites

• MTH 65 Beginning Algebra (4 credits)completed with a “B” or better or equivalent placement
• WR 115 Introduction to Expository Writing (4 credits) or IRW 115 Critical Reading and Writing (5 credits) or equivalent placement.