Electrical Technology - Automation Controls - Certificate of Achievement

Program Info

Year Established
2003
Program Code
AUTOCNTRL.CA
Degree Type
Certificate of Achievement
Office Contact
School of Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development: 313-845-9645, bepdinfo@hfcc.edu, Technology Bldg, Room: E-211
Faculty Contact
James Blair: 313-845-7170, jblair@hfcc.edu, Technology Bldg, Room: E-115A

Program Description

Description

Geared toward people working in industry that need the skills directly related to their job in industrial controls. Also Electrical Engineers, who may have a theoretical four year degree, may want to consider taking some of the classes in the certificate; especially ELEC 245- Programmable Controllers and ELEC 260-Automation Controls and Robotics. This certificate can be earned while pursuing an Associate in Applied Science degree in Electrical Technology.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate the ability to apply laws to the design, construction, analysis, and measurement of electric, hydraulic and pneumatic circuits.
  2. Interpret and develop technical drawing, schematics and diagrams.
  3. Perform electrical/mechanical assembly/dis-assembly, repair, troubleshoot, and calibration of components and devices.
  4. Apply electrical/mechanical laws to the operation and control of machines.
  5. Apply critical thinking skills to solving problems.
  6. Demonstrate the ability to communicate and perform in a team environment.
  7. Students will be Able to develop PLC, HMI, Robot programs for the control of electro/mechanical systems.

What classes do I take?

Electrical Technology - Automation Controls: Recommended Sequence 2022-2023

Program Requirements

Required Core Courses
Course Name Credit Hours
ELEC-103: Basic Electricity 4.00
ELEC-145: AC/DC Rotating Machinery 3.00
ELEC-200: Ladder Diagrams and Motor Controls 3.00
ELEC-235: Siemens PLC/HMI Programming 3.00
ELEC-245: Programmable Controllers 3.00
ELEC-260: Automation Controls and Robotics 3.00
Credit Hours: 19
Minimum Total Credit Hours
19.00
Requirements are subject to change. The information represented here is effective starting Fall 2019 and applies to the current catalog year. If you were admitted prior to this year, please check your requirements under the My Progress section of HFC Self Service.