Automated Industrial Technology II

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Automated Industrial Technology II prepares students to troubleshoot, maintain and repair a variety of automated electro-mechanical, product assembly, process control, and product distribution systems that use programmable controls and other methodologies to accomplish system management. These systems include robotic, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and electronic devices. Through this certificate, graduates will gain the skills to define, integrate, install, program, and maintain complex control systems. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Automated Industrial Technology (AIT) and additional AIT Certificates of Completion (CCLs) are also available at select colleges. Please check with your local college for program availability.

Details

Field of Interest
Applied Technology
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Automated Industrial Technology II (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5924
Total credits required
32
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Notes

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

This program may require students to be able to lift objects as heavy as 50 pounds.

What You'll Learn
  • Collaborate with diverse individuals and entities to achieve common goals.
  • Install, test and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
  • Analyze AC/DC circuits, and analog and digital systems.
  • Calibrate, adjust and test process control systems.
  • Install, test, operate and troubleshoot motor drives in an electrical control system.
  • Perform, monitor and interpret machine operation.
  • Interpret electrical and electronic control and power schematics and measure current, voltage and resistance.
  • Analyze and perform preventive and predictive maintenance on robotic and other automated industrial equipment.
  • Utilize computer information systems, microcomputer applications, and programming techniques.
  • Apply electronic and mechanical fabrication techniques.
  • Describe and adhere to safety, health and environmental rules and regulations.
  • Practice professional standards of the industry and ethical behavior.
  • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in varied settings in a culturally responsive manner.

Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians

$68,180

* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
AIT100 Industrial Safety Critical course 1
AIT105 Modern Maintenance Operations Critical course 3
AIT110 Mechanical Power Transmission Systems 3
AIT115 Hydraulic Systems 3
AIT120 Pneumatic Systems 3
AIT125 DC and AC Components and Circuits Critical course Gateway course 3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
AIT205 Power Electronics and Variable Frequency Drives 3
AIT210 Programmable Logic Controller Programming and Troubleshooting 3
AIT215 Process Control Systems 4
AIT225 Industrial Motors and Motor Control 3
AIT270 Robotics I 3

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
AIT100 Industrial Safety Critical course 1
AIT105 Modern Maintenance Operations Critical course 3
AIT125 DC and AC Components and Circuits Critical course Gateway course 3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
AIT225 Industrial Motors and Motor Control 3
AIT270 Robotics I 3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
AIT110 Mechanical Power Transmission Systems 3
AIT115 Hydraulic Systems 3
AIT120 Pneumatic Systems 3

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
AIT205 Power Electronics and Variable Frequency Drives 3
AIT215 Process Control Systems 4

Term 5

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 5
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
AIT210 Programmable Logic Controller Programming and Troubleshooting 3
Course Area Key

Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.

Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.

Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm11?id=189810).

At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.

Previous Catalog Years

The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.

Previous catalog years for Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Automated Industrial Technology II