Industrial Automation

Program Overview

The Industrial Automation program is a full-time, 800-clock hour certificate program.  It combines classroom, laboratory, and hands-on learning experiences to prepare students to set up, run, and maintain automated equipment systems found in the manufacturing and warehousing industries.

Special Open House Event

Seeing it online is great, but experiencing our lab and program first-hand is next level! Join us for a special Open House event to preview the Industrial Automation program, its equipment, learning space, and meet your instructor before beginning to train for the future of manufacturing.

* this event is free of charge and is open to the public

Open House Details

Thursday, January 16, 2025
5-6 p.m.
* Open House style

View our Virtual Tour!

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What we covered:

  • What is Industrial Automation (IA)?

  • Your state-of-the-art lab training space

  • How will IA help fuel the future of manufacturing

  • What students will learn and train on in their classes

  • What jobs and salaries are waiting for them upon program completion

  • Credentials/Micro-credentials students can earn

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Program Details

The Industrial Automation program utilizes specialized training equipment to scale down industrial-sized automated manufacturing and warehousing systems, creating real-world scenarios to better prepare our students for immediate employment.

The program is designed to help students earn a variety of industry-recognized micro-credentials, leading to a Certified Industrial 4.0 Automation Systems Specialist credential through the Smart Automation Certification Alliance (SACA) upon successful completion of the program. Students will be trained to use our state-or-the-art equipment to properly prepare for a career in a booming field.

A student is leaning on a piece of machinery in the Robotics lab at ECC.

What You Will Learn

The following is a list of topics and micro-credentials that will be covered in this program:

  • Electrical Systems

  • Sensor Logic Systems

  • Pneumatic Systems 1

  • Electric Motor Control Systems 1

  • AC Variable Frequency Drive Systems

  • Electrical Systems Installation 1

  • Mechanical Power Systems 1

  • Hydraulic Systems 1

  • Mechanical Power Systems 2

  • Programmable Controller Systems 1

  • Smart Factory Systems 1

  • Robot Systems Operation 1

  • Robot Systems Integration 1

  • Industry 4.0 Total Productive Maintenance Management

  • Ethernet Communication 1

  • Smart Sensor and Identification Systems 1

  • Motor Control Troubleshooting Systems 1

  • Programmable Controller Troubleshooting 1

Credentials

  • SACA Certified Industry 4.0 Associate I – Basic Operations

  • SACA Certified Industry 4.0 Automation Systems Specialist

  • OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Safety

Equipment Requirements

All supplies, equipment, and materials are included in the total program cost.

Program Cost

$10,000 (all inclusive)

Schedule

Class start date:
Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Schedule
Monday-Thursday
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Note: during weeks interrupted by a holiday or calamity day that occurs on Monday-Thursday, makeup classes will be held on Fridays.

Location

Eastland Career Center
4465 S. Hamilton Road
Groveport, OH 43125

Contact Us!

Student Services
614.836.4541, ext. 1537
Email Student Services

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