Industrial Control Systems
This award is not eligible for Financial Aid
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Industrial Control Systems program curriculum is designed to prepare students to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair a variety of automated electro-mechanical, product assembly, process control, and product distribution systems that use programmable controllers, process controllers, and electronic control systems. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Automated Industrial Technology (AIT) and additional AIT Certificates of Completion (CCL) are also available at select colleges. Please check with your local college for program availability.
This is a Fast Track Certificate, which can be completed in two semesters or less.
Details
Field of Interest
Applied Technology
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Industrial Control Systems (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5313N
Total credits required
14
Effective Term
Spring 2025
Notes
This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
What You'll Learn
- Describe and adhere to safety, health and environmental rules and regulations. (AIT100, AIT125, AIT205, AIT210, AIT215)
- Install and test Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and process controllers. (AIT205, AIT210, AIT215)
- Troubleshoot PLCs, process controllers and electronic systems. (AIT205, AIT210, AIT215)
- Interpret electrical and power schematics. (AIT125, AIT205, AIT210, AIT215)
- Measure current, voltage and resistance. (AIT125, AIT205)
- Analyze AC/DC circuits in analog and digital systems. (AIT125, AIT205, AIT210, AIT215)
- Calibrate, adjust and test PLC, process control, and electronic systems. (AIT205, AIT210, AIT215)
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. (AIT125, AIT205, AIT210, AIT215)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 14 | |
| AIT100 | Industrial Safety | 1 |
| AIT125 | DC and AC Components and Circuits | 3 |
| AIT205 | Power Electronics and Variable Frequency Drives | 3 |
| AIT210 | Programmable Logic Controller Programming and Troubleshooting | 3 |
| AIT215 | Process Control Systems | 4 |
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