Mechatronics non-credit certificates
Class dates and times
See the mechatronics class schedule.
PCC offers two non college credit mechatronics certificates, focusing on thinking critically and creatively to troubleshoot and solve electrical problems. Both are based on real industry situations that apply to any manufacturing environment.
Electrical Technician
This certificate path is designed to guide technicians and engineers into an understanding of electrical systems used for control and power of industrial devices. Hands-on activities will be conducted in a safe working environment with no exposure to unguarded, dangerous sources. The main emphasis of this program is troubleshooting and problem-solving with real-world equipment and downtime scenarios using our custom-designed, hands-on training equipment. Each class can be taken independently and all are held in the evenings to accommodate work schedules.
You’ll take five courses for a total of 108 hours and 10.2 Continuing Education Units (CEU). The areas covered are: print reading, control system servicing, and power wiring, including DC, 1-ph, control and power systems taught according to NEC and NFPA regulations.
Electrical Technician certificate classes
| Course | Continuing Education Units |
|---|---|
| DC Voltage Systems | 2.70 |
| 1-Phase Voltage Systems | 2.70 |
| Circuit Protection Devices | 1.60 |
| 3-Phase Voltage Systems | 1.60 |
| Solid State Devices | 1.60 |
PLC Control Specialist
This certificate path is designed to guide technicians and engineers into an understanding of programmable logic control (PLC) hardware and programming techniques, as well as advanced troubleshooting and integration with peripheral equipment, including Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs), remote field I/O terminals, motion control axes, and industrial robots. The main emphasis of this program is troubleshooting and problem-solving with real-world equipment and downtime scenarios using our custom-designed, hands-on training equipment. Each class can be taken independently and all are held in the evenings to accommodate work schedules.
You’ll take three courses for a total of 90 hours and 9 Continuing Education Units (CEU). The areas covered include PLC hardware, wiring, and programming for advanced applications, HMI programming, and networking, troubleshooting network errors for technicians and control engineers.
PLC Control Specialist certificate classes
| Course | Continuing Education Units |
|---|---|
| Fundamentals of PLCS | 3.00 |
| Advanced PLCs and HMIs | 3.00 |
| System Automation & Networks | 3.00 |