Industrial Electronics and Robotics Technician
Tom Newman
Instructor 253.680.7350
LeaEllen Maass
Career Advisor
253.680.7007
Hours Mon - Fri, 7 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
In the Industrial Electronics and Robotics Technician program, students learn to install, diagnose, maintain, modify, test, and calibrate electronic, electrical, and mechanical systems used in manufacturing support equipment and production machinery, including precision machine tools (CNC) and industrial robots.
The program consists of a certificate of training in Basic Electricity, a one-year Electrical Technician certificate, and a two-year Industrial Technology degree that prepares students for entry into electrical apprenticeships. The program features equipment and software from industry leaders such as Allen Bradley, Rockwell Automation, FANUC Robotics, Bosch, Siemens, Famic Technologies, and National Instruments. Focus is on the intelligent control of machines and processes using programmable logic controllers (PLCs), embedded controllers, variable frequency drives (VFDs), industrial networks, sensors & transducers, instrumentation and robotics. The electrical curriculum is based on guidelines from the National Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (NJATC) for electrical trades. The program also offers in-depth career training for those interested in becoming an electronics technician in the manufacturing, scientific, aerospace, or civilian military industries.
Program Length: Seven quarters (approximate)
Associate of Technology: 119 Credits
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS | CREDITS |
| 100+ Level Human Relations 100+ Level Mathematics 100+ Communications |
5 5 5 |
| REQUIRED COURSEWORK | CREDITS |
| IERT 101 Introduction to Industrial Robots IERT 102 Applied Geometry IERT 104 Basic Blueprint Reading IERT 106 Introduction to Numeric Controls IERT 108 Basic Precision Measuring Tools IERT 110 Electricity and Magnetism IERT 115 DC Circuit Analysis IERT 118 Fluid Power IERT 120 Alternating Current IERT 121 Practical CNC IERT 122 Servo Systems IERT 123 Metal Fabrication IERT 125 AC Circuit Analysis IERT 126 Analog Electronics IERT 128 Polyphase AC Power Generation and Distribution IERT 135 Mechanics IERT 140 Motors and Control Systems IERT 145 Construction Practices, The NEC, and UL Guides IERT 212 Digital Logic IERT 215 Programmable Logic Controllers IERT 225 Sensors and Transducers IERT 230 Programming Methodologies IERT 238 Embedded Controllers IERT 240 Industrial Robotics IERT 255 Instrumentation IERT 268 Industrial Networks |
5 5 3 3 1 2 5 5 2 5 5 5 5 5 5 3 5 5 5 5 3 2 5 5 5 5 |
Certificate of Competency: 57 Credits
Electrical Technician
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS | CREDITS |
| 90+ Level Human Relations 90+ Level Communications 90+ Level Mathematics |
5 5 5 |
| REQUIRED COURSEWORK | CREDITS |
| IERT 110 Electricity and Magnetism IERT 115 DC Circuit Analysis IERT 118 Fluid Power IERT 120 Alternating Current IERT 125 AC Circuit Analysis IERT 126 Analog Electronics IERT 128 Polyphase AC Power Generation and Distribution IERT 135 Mechanics IERT 140 Motors and Control Systems IERT 145 Construction Practices, the NEC, and UL Guides |
2 5 5 2 5 5 5 3 5 5 |
Certificate of Training: 14 Credits
Basic Electricity
| REQUIRED COURSEWORK | CREDITS |
| IERT 110 Electricity and Magnetism IERT 115 DC Circuit Analysis IERT 120 Alternating Current IERT 125 AC Circuit Analysis |
2 5 2 5 |
