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The Industrial Controls: Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Certificate of Achievement is a course of study designed to quickly train new learners and/or incumbent electrical mechanics in the skills necessary to troubleshoot and program the PLCs used in batch and/or discrete automation. A PLC is a real-time industrially-hardened computer running a specialized Operating System which is typically programmed via the Relay Ladder Logic (RLL) programming language. PLCs are used to control high-speed factory automation equipment and manufacturing processes used in packaging, sorting, chemical processing, amusement parks, textiles, animatronics, conveyor belts, mining, petrochemical, and other manufacturing enterprises to name a few.The PLC certificate includes courses that will investigate both discrete and analog sensors, pneumatic directional control valves, AC and DC motors, and single-phase and three-phase power. The PLC used will be the Allen Bradley SLC 500 and the CompactLogix 5000-scale processor running RSLogix and Studio 5000 software. No special skills are required, however prior industrial electrical experience will prove beneficial to the student.

The Industrial Electricity program prepares students for employment in the electrical industry. Students will be able to plan, install, troubleshoot, and repair commercial and residential electrical systems. This program prepares students for entry-level jobs as an electrician. Training equipment used include various meter types, common hand and power tools, conduit benders, motor control trainers, and assorted wiring devices.

Completion of this program satisfies the Montana Department of Labor and Industry requirement for the educational component of the electrical apprenticeship program, and it is intended only for currently registered electrical apprentices. Please note that this program is not eligible for federal financial aid. The program is scheduled for a succession of eight semesters, fall and spring. In conjunction with the required work experience, this program provides students the training necessary to work in the field of electrical wiring in residential, commercial, and industrial applications.Upon completion of this program, students will be able toRead simple wiring diagrams;Read, interpret, and produce solutions to application problems at the introductory technical mathematics level;Recognize and act using the skills needed in a situation requiring first aid and/or CPR;Relate, in detail, the NEC to residential wiring methods;Effectively use ammeters, voltmeters, ohmmeters, and phase detectors in testing and troubleshooting DC and AC motors;Describe the construction of a single-phase transformer, including parts and relationships;Describe safety practices that relate to all types of rigging;Prepare a cost estimate for a residential, commercial, or industrial application;Employ appropriate procedures to safely and correctly install various electrical circuits and raceways; andDetermine the proper wire and cable installations required by the NEC for various residential, commercial, and industrial applications.

The Welding Technology curriculum provides studentswith a sound understanding of the science, technology,and applications essential for successful employment in the welding and metal industry.Instruction includes consumable and non-consumableelectrode welding and cutting processes. Courses in math, blueprint reading, metallurgy, welding inspection,and destructive and non-destructive testing provides thestudent with industry-standard skills developed through classroom training and practical application.Graduates of the Welding Technology curriculum may beemployed as entry-level technicians in welding and metalworking industries. Career opportunities also exist in construction, manufacturing, fabrication, sales, qualitycontrol, supervision, and welding-related self-employment.

The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Electrical Technology is designed to prepare students for employment in various industries as electrical/electronic technicians. Students develop the practical skills needed to calculate, install, and work with electrical machinery, machine control, and other electrically controlled devices in residential, 48 Tidewater Community College 2019–2020 Catalog | Career and Technical commercial and industrial environments. In addition, this program also provides students with a comprehensive set of skills that are needed in the electrical industry. Training options in career specialty areas include program and logic control, industrial and business management, renewable energy technologies, fiber and data cabling, and occupational safety. The degree offers students an in-depth background in electrical fundamentals through theory and hands-on instruction.

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Job Corps’ Painting, Pre-Apprentice training program teaches students the skills like how to apply paint, stain and coatings to walls and ceilings, buildings, bridges or other items such as cars, jewelry and ceramics, use machinery to apply the paints or use scaffolding and raise ladders, fill holes and cracks with plaster and putty, and utilize simple math to calculate dimensions. This program specifically prepares students for a Registered Apprenticeship after graduation. Students who complete the Painting, Pre-Apprentice training program can earn industry-recognized credentials from organizations such as the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) and certifications in construction safety from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Participants will learn how to apply GD&T to a variety of situations including your own parts. Sharpen your Geometric Tolerancing skills, fill in gaps, get your questions answered, make GD&T more useable, reduce product cost, improve datum selection and create robust designs. Learn how to use the GD&T Hierarchy. Advanced concepts on the application of profile and position as well as fixed and floating features will be discussed. Learn how to properly select datum features and allocate tolerances. Expand your knowledge of simultaneous requirements, composite tolerancing, profile tolerancing, robust design and boundary calculations.

The Electronics Technology curriculum provides upgrading of skills for those presently in the electronics and computer related fields or provides basic skills for those who want to enter these fields. The certificate is based on the skills required of an electronics technician including soldering, application of electronic measuring equipment (e.g., oscilloscope and multimeter), electronic circuit simulation software, DC/AC circuit principles, computer aided design software, analog devices, and digital devices. In addition, the students will learn basic troubleshooting skills applied to electronic systems. Students are encouraged to pursue Certified Electronics Technician certification upon completion of this program. High school graduate reading and writing skills are expected, as development of technical reports and use of technical manuals are required in these courses. Math skills should include practical knowledge of algebra, basic trigonometry and geometry.Credits earned may be applied toward the Electrical Engineering Technology (A.A.S.) degree.Courses in each level (Foundation and Core) must be completed prior to advancing to the next level. Where more than one course is offered within a level, courses may be taken in any sequence.

This Advanced Certificate is for those students looking to work within industrial maintenance, the field of automation and with robotics and PLCs (Programmable Logic Controls). Students will study mechanical skills necessary for repairing, installing and modifying industrial mechatronic systems and practice these skills in the hands on labs for PLCs, robotics, mechanisms and automation. Mechatronic skills are desired by manufacturers for roles in automating and maintaining production systems. Companies are looking for employees with these skills in the automated warehouse, automotive assembly and various automated manufacturing industries.

An Occupational Skills Award (OSA) is the most basic sequence of courses that will prepare students for employment. Students are not able to declare an OSA as a major, or pursue one as an end goal. However, almost all OSAs are built into other certificates and/or majors, and they will be automatically awarded to students as they complete coursework in those certificates and/or majors.

The Industrial Maintenance Technology program at Advanced Technology Institute offers comprehensive, hands-on training for individuals seeking careers in maintaining and servicing industrial equipment. Over 15 months, students build core competencies in electrical and mechanical systems, including motors, drives, pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics, HVAC fundamentals, and programmable logic controllers. The curriculum also includes instruction in metal repair and fabrication, technical documentation, and system diagnostics. Emphasizing safety, troubleshooting, and real-world application, the program prepares graduates to enter the workforce as skilled maintenance technicians in manufacturing, utilities, and a wide range of industrial environments.