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Industrial Mechatronics are responsible for the engineering of many of the primary devices humans utilize daily. From smartphones, to automobiles, and even the Amazon ordering process, Industrial Mechatronics are the creative force behind their existence. In addition, they ensure that factories and machinery are operating safely and effectively by conducting both routine and emergency maintenance, while also finding ways to make processes more efficient and effective overall.
With an Industrial Mechatronic degree from NCTC’s Champions Circle campus in Ft. Worth, you will learn the skills needed to install, troubleshoot, and repair robotics and automation equipment for a variety of systems.
Degrees
In a combination of online, hybrid, and in-person courses, you will learn foundational knowledge of logistics, quality control, and automated equipment in an industrial setting. You will also become confident in the application of and the ability to properly use common tools and test equipment, as well as the operation of robotic equipment in an automated setting.
Hands-on experiences are an integral part of our programming, and our students are afforded the opportunity to use some of the best platforms and technologies available. You can expect to graduate with confidence and wisdom in the Engineering field that many of your peers may not possess.
Through completion of our Industrial Mechatronics program, you may choose to earn a Level 1 Certificate or an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree from NCTC. Certificate courses easily transfer into the AAS Degree Program. The AAS degree will transfer to several North Texas universities through AAS to BAAS transfer programs. This ensures that credit hours and time are not lost through the transition process.
Logistics OSA
The Occupational Skills Award (OSA) is designed to prepare students with entry-level skills into the field of logistics. It also contains a pathway for students who have completed an OSHA 30 Hour certification, Certified Logistics Associate (CLA) certification, and/or Certified Logistics Technician (CLT) certification to receive experiential credit for specific courses in the OSA.
Upon completion of the OSA, students will be able to:
Demonstrate knowledge of logistics, quality, and safety in an industrial environment.
Demonstrate the ability to apply decision making techniques based on time, materials and space.
Describe the benefits and applications of quality control.
OSA Requirements
FIRST SEMESTER
OSHT 1320 INDUSTRIAL SAFETY - (3)
QCTC 1303 QUALITY CONTROL - (3)
LMGT 1319 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS LOGISTICS - (3)
LMGT 1321 INTRODUCTION TO MATERIAL HANDLING - (3)
Level 1 Certificate
This certificate can be completed with a combination of online, hybrid, and in-person classes. The program is designed to be completed in one year. Upon completion of the Level 1 Workforce Certificate, you will be able to:
Demonstrate knowledge of logistics, quality, and automated equipment in an industrial environment.
Demonstrate the application of and the ability to properly use common tools and test equipment.
Demonstrate operation of robotic equipment in an automated environment.
Demonstrate the skills necessary for maintaining various automated and robotic equipment.
Courses and credit hours (#) required to earn the Industrial Automation Level 1 Certificate.
Total Credit Hours — (30)
Capstone Requirement: Students completing the certificate must pass a comprehensive program exam and lab with a score of 70% or higher. The exam and lab will be embedded in MFGT 2459 curriculum.
Industrial Mechatronics AAS
The AAS can be completed with a combination of online, hybrid, and in-person classes. The program is designed to be completed in two years. Upon completion of the Associate of Applied Science Degree, you will be able to:
Demonstrate a knowledge of logistics, quality, and automated equipment in an industrial environment.
Demonstrate the application of and the ability to properly use common tools and test equipment.
Demonstrate operation of robotic equipment in an automated environment.
Demonstrate the skills necessary for maintaining various automated and robotic equipment.
Demonstrate basic troubleshooting.
Install, Setup, Program, and Troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers.
Courses and credit hours (#) required to earn the Industrial Mechatronics AAS Degree.
Second Semester
RBTC 1305 ROBOTIC FUNDAMENTALS — (3)
ELPT 1319 FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRICITY
MFGT 1404 AUTOMATED MANUFACTURING — (4)
OR ELPT 2319 PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS I
MFGT 1406 MECHANICAL PRINCIPLES IN MANUFACTURING — (4)
OR ELPT 2305 MOTORS & TRANSFORMERS
MFGT 2459 INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION II — (4)
OR ELPT 1341 MOTOR CONTROLS AND (ELECTRICAL CONCENTRATION)
ELPT 1325 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE I - (3)
Total credit hours for this semester — (15)
Third Semester
INMT 1311 COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING — (3)
INMT 1343 CAD/CAM — (3)
SPCH 1321 BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION — (3)
OR SPCH 1311 INTRODUCTION TO SPEECH COMMUNICATION
OR SPCH 1318 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
RBTC 1301 PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS — (3)
INMT 2345 INDUSTRIAL TROUBLESHOOTING — (3)
Total credit hours for this semester — (15)
Total Credit Hours — (60)
Capstone Requirement: INMT 2380 Cooperative Education is the capstone experience and may not be substituted. The Capstone requires the student to accumulate work experience related to the program. In addition, a comprehensive exam and lab must be completed with a grade of 70% or greater. The Capstone course should be taken the last semester before graduation.
Places of Employment
Manufacturing
Warehouse and Logistics company’s
Schools
Process Plants
Oil & Gas
Jobs
Install, repair, and maintain robotics
Install, repair, and maintain automation equipment
Logistic Technicians
Product Design Technician
Quality Control Technician
Engineer your Future
Don’t wait any longer! Contact our team of Advisors to begin your enrollment. You can get started as soon as next semester and be on your way to your dream job.