Electrical Electronics Engineering Technology: Programmable Logic Controllers, CERT

College Certificate: (CERT-PLC)

About the Program

The Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology: Programmable Logic Controllers Technology certificate is designed to provide students with in-depth instruction in the field of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC). This program will prepare students for employment in the ever-expanding Electrical/Electronics industry as entry-level programmable logic controller programmers and technicians, instrumentation technicians, field engineers, and sales and marketing engineers.

This Program Offers:

• College Certificate: 38 credit hours

College Certificate Goals

• Prepare students for employment in the manufacturing industry using applied knowledge of manufacturing with the ability to perform a task with minimal human intervention through automation
• Assure that students are provided educational experiences in the areas of automation that include entry level programming, installation and maintenance
• Provide transferability to four-year universities offering BS in electrical electronic engineering technology

College Certificate Outcomes

• Demonstrate proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical drawings, electronic schematics, and building and machinery blueprints
• Repair, maintain, install, upgrade, layout and modify industrial automation equipment
• Identify, troubleshoot and repair hardware and software problems related to PLC

Admission Requirements

Students are required to do the following:

• Fulfill all WCCCD admission requirements
• Fulfill course placement requirements based on the ACCUPLACER^® assessment
• Complete a WCCCD Program Application and submit to the Campus Academic Officer