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The Robotics/Automated Systems Technician program of study prepares students to be employed as industrial automation technicians. Graduates are trained for entry-level jobs involving the implementation, installation, and maintenance of industrial automation systems.
Students who complete this diploma will have earned an Industrial Technology certificate by completion. Students who complete this diploma also will earn credit toward completion of the Robotics/Automated Systems Engineering Technology, A.A.S. degree.
Job Outlook
409 Jobs (2020)
+5.6% Change from 2020-2025
Data is from the Omaha Metropolitans Area, and the seven counties in Southwest Iowa that Iowa Western serves
What will you do
This program is designed for students intending to enter the workforce upon completion of the two-year Associate of Applied Science degree. The program prepares students for careers in many industries, including manufacturing, bio-medical, food service, telecommunications, and government as technicians who assemble, program, install, maintain, and troubleshoot robotics and automated systems equipment.
Wages
- Entry: $13.19
- Average: $16.51
- Experienced: $26.01
First Semester | ||||
| ELT 215 - Motors and Controls | 2.0 Credit(s) | |||
| ELT 196 - Circuit Analysis I | 5.0 Credit(s) | |||
| IND 109 - Equipment Safety and Operation | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| IND 197 - Industrial Engineering Technology Orientation | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MAT 743 - Technical Math 1 | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 16.0 Credits | ||||
Second Semester | ||||
| ATR 113 - Industrial Robotics | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| ATR 114 - Industrial Robotics Lab | 2.0 Credit(s) | |||
| ELT 250 - Programmable Logic Controllers | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| ELT 251 - Programmable Logic Controllers Lab | 2.0 Credit(s) | |||
| ELT 201 - Circuit Analysis II | 5.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MGT 195 - Workplace Empowerment | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 18.0 Credits | ||||
Total Semester Hours Required 34.0 | ||||
Notes:1 May substitute for MAT 102 or higher.
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Program Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of the program students will:
- Utilize appropriate safety procedures.
- Troubleshoot various problems in electrical systems.
- Troubleshoot various problems in mechanical systems.
Program Disclaimers
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