Industrial Automation and Maintenance, A.T.S.

Major Code: (94217)

Learning Outcomes

The successful student will:

• have a working knowledge of AC and DC circuits.
• be familiar with basic electrical test equipment such as multi-meters, oscilloscopes, power supplies and meggers
• be familiar with electrical safety practices and arc flash hazard protection.
• be able to test common industrial electrical components using manufacturers test procedures and basic electrical test equipment.
• be capable of troubleshooting common industrial control circuits.
• be capable of troubleshooting programmable logic control circuits.
• be familiar with closed loop feedback process control systems and related electrical components.
• begin preparation for the Certified Electronics Technician examination (CET).
• demonstrate the habit of practicing safety rules and regulations, including lock/out-tag/out, on a continuous basis.
• read and interpret control circuit ladder diagrams.