Course Offerings

Interested in becoming a Mechanical Technician or Mechatronics Technician in an advanced manufacturing facility? This course serves as the fourth course in the Light Automation Technician Program and will cover foundational electrical, motor control, pneumatic, and mechanical drive concepts. This course, when completed along with the other courses in the program, will help prepare students for the industry-recognized SACA Certified Industry 4.0 Associate certification.

Course Objectives

1. Gain a foundational understanding of electrical theory and how circuits work
2. Understand core aspects of electrical safety and how to apply it in real-world scenarios
3. Demonstrate understandings of electrical measurements
4. Explain the purposes of transformers, their applications, and applicable sizes/types
5. Illustrate applications of three-phase power and, its specific safety protocols, and how it is used to power motors
6. Learn ladder logic elements and how they apply to programming PLCs
7. Outline pneumatic system components and their control mechanisms
8. Demonstrate knowledge of various mechanical drive systems, how to troubleshoot them, and maintain equipment with integrated mechanical drive components

Outline of Instruction

- Basic Electrical Circuits
o Fundamentals of Electricity
o Electrical Safety/Lock Out Tag Out
o Electrical Components
o Input/Output Devices
- Electrical Measurements
o Voltage Measurement
o Current Measurement
o Resistance Measurement
o Series & Parallel Circuits
- Transformers
o Introduction to Transformers
o Sizing of Transformers
o Transformer Types
- Introduction to Motor Control
o Three-Phase Power
o Electrical Safety
o Protective Devices
o Three-Phase Motors
- Ladder Logic
o Diagram Basics
o Logic Elements
- Pneumatic Power Systems
o Introduction to Pneumatics
o Pneumatics Safety
o Pneumatic Power
o Circuit Connections
o Cylinder Circuits
- Basic Pneumatic Circuits
o Flow Control Valves
o Speed Control
o DCV Applications
o Pneumatic Maintenance
- Introduction to Mechanical Drives
o Power System Transmission Safety
o Motor Mounting
o Gear Drives
o V-Belt Drives
o Chain Drives
- Torque, Power, and Efficiency
o Machine Loading
o Rotary Power
o Mechanical Efficiency
o Shaft Torque
- Power Transmission Systems
o Shaft Alignment
o V-Belt Operation
o Chain Drive Operation
o Spur Gear Operation
o System Maintenance

Contact Hours

96

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

SACA Certified Industry 4.0 Associate

Website

saca.org

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

1. Basic Operations
2. Advanced Operations
3. Robot System Operations
4. IIoT, Networking and Data Analysis

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

None.

Learning Supplies Needed

Student guides, collaborative robots, pneumatics trainers, robotics systems training panels, PLC trainers, and associated tools and equipment.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

Advanced Manufacturing Center;

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Completion of all assigned tasks and evaluations with a score of 70% or higher.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Anyone seeking to become an entry-level mechatronics technician.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Mechatronics Technician, Mechanical Technician, Electrical Technician

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

This is a skills gap area for light manufacturing in Wake County that is dependent on skilled technicians to keep manufacturing systems operating.

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Mechatronics Technician

Mechanical Technician

Electrical Technician

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Course Contact Information

Grayson Halstead
919-747-0109
[email protected]