Mechatronics Technology

The Mechatronics Technology Career Studies Certificate is an accelerated, short-term program designed to fill entry-level production and technician positions in advanced manufacturing. Completed in ten months or less, the program prepares students for certification as a Siemens Certified Mechatronics Systems Assistant (Level 1). Graduates are skilled in operating complex manufacturing systems that integrate electrical, mechanical, and computer engineering with responsibility for their efficient operation and preventative maintenance.
Date:
2015
Primary Material Type:
Presentation
Other Material Types:
Assignment, Syllabus, Workshop and Training Material
Institution:
Thomas Nelson Community College
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 4
Subjects:
mechatronics, Siemens, electrical control systems, mechanisms, digital circuits, programmable logic controllers, hydraulics, pneumatics, troubleshooting, assembly and installation of manufactured systems

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
Siemens: curriculum, software., Swisslog: industry insight and direction, internships., Muhlbauer: program recommendations., Canon: program partner., Robinson Engineering: internships.
Industry Sector:
Manufacturing -- Transportation Equipment Manufacturing -- Motor Vehicle Manufacturing (3361)
Occupation:
Architecture and Engineering Occupations -- Mechanical Engineering Technicians (17-3027)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Engineering Technologies/Technicians (15)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Certificate
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
Ten months or less.
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Mix of Active and Presentation.
Quality Rubric:
Other
Date Quality Peer Review Rating Submitted:
2018
Quality Note:
Faculty collaborated with instructional designer to ensure coursework was presented in cohesive, consistent, and structure formats. Third-party subject matter expert reviewed coursework.
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • Using an approved rubric to conduct the evaluation of the instructional materials and providing a report
  • SME Quality Report is posted in Skills Commons
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • None
Course Note:
Science, Engineering, and Technology

Accessibility

Accessibility Statement:
https://tncc.edu/services/disabilities
Accessibility Features:
  • Text Access - Text to Speech
  • Text Adjust - Compatible
  • Text Adjustment - Adjust Font and Colors
  • Reading Layout - Reflow the Text
  • Reading Layout - Reflow the Text
  • Reading Order - Digital resource layout
  • Structural Markup - Navigation Text
  • Structural Markup - Lists
  • Table Markup
  • Hyperlinks Rendered As Active
  • Colors Compatible With Assistive Technology
  • Contrast Ratio of at Least 4.5:1.
  • Language - Markup
  • Non-Decorative Images Have Alt Text
  • Complex Images, Charts, and Graphs Have Text Descriptions
  • Non Flickering Content
  • Interactive - Keyboard

Copyright / Licensing

Primary License:
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.