Instrumentation Technician - Certificate of Achievement

Program Info

Year Established

2019

Program Code

INSTRU.TA.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 Anderson: 313-845-6351, jwanderson3@hfcc.edu, Technology Bldg, Room: E-172A

Program Description

Description

Introduces instrumentation systems in a laboratory setting. Covers transducers including LVDTS, strain gages, accelerometers, load cells, magnetic pickups, and temperature detectors. Utilizes computer-based data acquisition including LabVIEW® graphical programming language.

Program Learning Outcomes

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

Interpret technical drawings, schematics, and diagrams.
Perform assembly/disassembly, repair, troubleshooting, and calibration of components.

Admission Requirements

Additional Program Requirements

Complete a minimum of 38 additional credit hours in courses required within your specialization.

Program Requirements

Required Core Courses

Course Name	Credit Hours
TAMA-110: Industrial Applications of Basic Mathematical Principles	2.00
Electrical: Complete courses based on specific company RTI ELEC-103: Basic Electricity ELEC-106: Basic Electronics ELEC-155: Analog Electronics 1 ELEC-255: Instrumentation Systems	0.00
Technician Support: Complete courses based on specific company RTI ENT-101: Introduction to Energy Technology MTT-100: Machine Tool Processes I MTT-130: Quality Control Gaging and Inspection TAFD-117: Industrial Computer Applications TAFD-120: Industrial Safety Awareness TAGD-110: Basic Shape and Size Interpretation TAMA-120: Industrial Applications of Algebraic Principles TAMA-130: Industrial Applications of Geometric Principles TAPT-120: Introduction to Process Instrumentation TAPT-125: Process Technology Instrumentation II	0.00

Credit Hours: 2

Note

RTI (Related Training Instruction)
Employer specific document that details HFC courses needed to meet employer knowledge and skill requirements and fulfills HFC degree or certificate requirements.

Minimum Total Credit Hours

2.00

Requirements are subject to change. The information represented here is effective starting Winter 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.