Advanced Mechatronics Technology
The Advanced Mechatronics Technology Career Studies Certificate is an accelerated, short-term program designed to enhance the mechatronics skills obtained in the Mechatronics Technology (Level 1) and develop highly skilled technicians capable of managing, repairing and troubleshooting these complex systems. Completed in ten months to a year, the program prepares students for certification as a Siemens Certified Mechatronics Systems Associate (Level 2). Graduates are highly skilled in managing complex manufacturing systems that integrate electrical, mechanical and computer technology with responsibility for programming, assembly, and repair.
- Date:
- 2017
- 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, microprocessors, HMI, machine design, robotics
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)
- Educational Level of Materials:
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- 2nd Year Community College or equivalent
- Time Required:
- Ten months to a year; Pre-requisite: Mechatronics Technology Level 1 courses.
- 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 structured formats. 3rd party subject matter expert reviewed coursework.
- Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
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- 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:
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- Course Note:
- Science, Engineering, and Technology
Accessibility
- Accessibility Features:
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- 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