Electrical Systems Technology, Industrial Automation 1 - Formerly Industrial Control Technician & Control Systems - Major #8188

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The program map below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this path. It is always recommended that you meet with your pathway counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.


Training in this specialized field is designed to prepare the student for employment as a control and instrument technician. The student is advised to complete the Electricity Fundamentals 2 certificate prior.


Upon completion of the program, students will:
  1. 1. Using SCADA software, design a SCADA system for the solution to a problem.
  2. 2. Create and debug a ladder-logic program for a control system.
  3. 3. Specify, install, and calibrate an instrumentation circuit for the solution to a problem.
Effective Term: 2024 Fall Semester

Term 1

15 units

AT 40
Preparing for Employment Opportunities

3 units
Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
Students will learn the importance of human relations competencies and professional workplace communications including written, oral and presentation skills in the work world. Students will develop job-seeking skills including preparing resumes, preparing portfolios and honing job search and interview skills. (A, CSU)
Course Details:
  1. Advisory: AT 10

EST 55C
SCADA Systems

3 units
Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
This course will introduce students to SCADA (Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition) software and HMI (Human Machine Interface) hardware applications. (A, CSU)
Course Details:
    (
  1. Advisory: EST 56C
    2. AND
  2. Advisory: EST 58
    3. )

EST 56B
Motor Controls

3 units
Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
Students will learn various wiring configurations for the implementation of motor controls. This course covers logic and wiring as applied to motor controls and industrial control circuits. (A, CSU)
Course Details:
    (
  1. Advisory: EST 55A
    2. AND
  2. Advisory: EST 56A
    3. )

EST 58
Programmable Logic Controllers

3 units
Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
This course introduces the fundamentals of programming and wiring of programmable logic controllers. (A, CSU)
Course Details:
  1. Advisory: EST 56B

EST 59
Instrumentation Systems

3 units
Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
This course introduces the fundamentals of industrial instrumentation and control concepts including calibrating, and Piping and Instrument Diagram (P&ID) symbols as established by the Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society (ISA). (A, CSU)
Course Details:
  1. Advisory: EST 56A
Total: 15 units