Electromechanical - PLC Technician
The Electromechanical-PLC technician program prepares students for entry level employment in fields that require hands-on skills in industrial electrical and fluid power systems. Skills gained are needed in the manufacture, troubleshooting, and/or maintenance of equipment and components used in a variety of manufacturing systems.

Classroom and hands-on training units of study include electrical circuitry, industrial electrical wiring, motor controls, programmable logic control programming and troubleshooting, fluid power circuitry, fluid power systems and components, pneumatic systems technology, and MIG welding processes. Additional training is provided in OSHA safety, technical mathematics, blueprint reading and dimensional metrology.

COLLEGE CREDIT ARTICULATION
This program is articulated with Cincinnati State Technical and Community College’s (CSTCC) Associate of Technical Studies in Electrical Power Technology.  Upon enrollment in the ATS Electrical Power Technology degree program at Cincinnati State, graduates of this program are awarded 45 credit hours toward the 94 credit hour requirement.

Admission Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Complete the WorkKeys Assessment
  • Basic computer skills
Certifications:
  • Warren County Career Center Competency Certifications in: Industrial Electrical Motor Controls, Programmable Logic Controllers and Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems.
  • AWS D1.1 Structural Certification: MIG Processes
  • OSHA 30 Hour General Industry Certification
  • American Heart First Aid/CPR Certification (optional)
  • College Credit:
    • See above, and ask the Program Coordinator for details.

Program Costs:

  • Application Fee/WorkKeys Assessment - $60 (non-refundable)
  • Tuition: $7,500 (includes books and tool kit)


See the "How to Enroll in a Full Time Program" page for more details.
 
Program Start/End Dates:

  • 1/3/2012 - 10/15/2012, 5:30-9:30pm
  • 3/8/2012 - 12/20/2012, 5:30-9:30pm
  • 6/28/2012 - 4/23/2013, 5:30-9:30pm
  • Monday thru Thursday (or as adjusted)

Instructional Modules:
Module Title:                                                                                    Hrs:
     1.      AC/DC Electrical Systems                                                  36
     2.      Blueprint Reading/Schematics                                              36
     3.      Dimensional Metrology                                                        36
     4.      Fluid Power Systems I                                                         36
     5.      Fluid Power Systems II                                                        36
     6.      Fluid Power Systems III                                                       36
     7.      Fluid Power Systems IV                                                       36
     8.      Fluid Power Systems V                                                         36
     9.      Motor Controls I                                                                   36
   10.      Motor Controls II                                                                  36
   11.      OSHA Safety                                                                        36
   12.      Pneumatic Systems I                                                              36
   13.      Pneumatics Systems II                                                           36
   14.      Programmable Logic Controls I                                             36
   15.      Programmable Logic Controls II                                            36
   16.      Technical Mathematics                                                          36
               Professional Development                                                     24
  TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS:               600

 

For program information, please contact 
Ben Brigham at (513) 932-8145 ext. 5272, or email Ben.Brigham@mywccc.org.

Gainful Employment Statistics for Program Completers 2009-2010
Program Tuition:  $7,500
Textbooks & Supplies:  Included
Median Loan Debt:  $6,333
CIP Code:  47.0303
SOC Code:  49-9040
On-time Completion Rate:  100%
Placement Rate:  98%
O-net Link: http://www.bls.gov/soc/2000/soc_t9e0.htm

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