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

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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.

1. Using SCADA software, design a SCADA system for the solution to a problem.

2. Create and debug a ladder-logic program for a control system.

3. Specify, install, and calibrate an instrumentation circuit for the solution to a problem.

Program Map

Term 1

15 units
AT 40
Preparing for Employment Opportunities
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
    1. CSU Transfer
      EST 55C
      SCADA Systems & Human-Machine Interface (HMI)
      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
        1. CSU Transfer
          EST 56B
          Motor Controls
          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
            1. CSU Transfer
              EST 58
              Programmable Logic Controllers
              This course introduces the fundamentals of programming and wiring of programmable logic controllers. (A, CSU)

              Course Details:

              1. Advisory: EST 56B
                1. CSU Transfer
                  EST 59
                  Instrumentation Systems
                  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
                    1. CSU Transfer