Options available:
- Mechatronics Systems Certification
- NC3 Certification
- NCCER Electrical Certifications
- OSHA Certification
Mechatronics Systems Certification
Siemens Level 1 Certification
Students who hold a current Siemens (Mechatronics Systems Certification) Level 1 credential may be awarded the following credits. Appropriate documentation is required and must be submitted to the program head or the Dean of the School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.
Mechatronics Systems Certification Program – Siemens Level 1 Form (PDF)
Subject | Course Title | Credits |
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MEC 162 | Applied Hydraulics and Pneumatics | 3 credits |
ETR 113 | DC and AC Fundamentals | 4 credits |
MEC 140 | Introduction to Mechatronics | 3 credits |
IND 243 | Principles and Applications of Mechatronics | 3 credits |
NC3 Certifications
Fundamentals of Fluid Power – Pneumatics AND Fundamentals of Fluid Power – Hydraulics
Students who hold both an NC3 Fundamentals of Fluid Power-Pneumatics and NC3 Fundamentals in Fluid Power-Hydraulics may be awarded the following credits. Appropriate documentation is required and must be submitted to the program head or Dean of the School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.
NC3 Certifications – Fundamentals of Fluid Power Form (PDF)
Subject | Course Title | Credits |
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MEC 162 | Applied Hydraulics and Pneumatics | 3 credits |
Fundamentals of PLCs (AB/Siemens) AND Fundamentals in Sensors 1
Students who hold both an NC3 Fundamentals of PLCs (AB/Siemens) and Fundamentals in Sensors 1 may be awarded the following credits. Appropriate documentation is required and must be submitted to the program head or Dean of the School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.
NC3 Certifications – Fundamentals of PLCs and Fundamentals in Sensors 1 Form (PDF)
Subject | Course Title | Credits |
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IND 250 | Introduction to Basic Computer Integrated Manufacturing | 3 credits |
NCCER Electrical Certifications
Students who hold NCCER Certifications in Electrical, Level 1, 2 & 3 may be awarded the following credits. Appropriate documentation is required and must be submitted to the program head or Dean of the School of Business, Technology & Trades.
NCCER Electrical Certifications (PDF)
Subject | Course | Credits |
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Practical Electricity I | ELE 133 | 3 |
Practical Electricity II | ELE 134 | 3 |
OSHA Certification
Students who have successfully documented that they have obtained certification from the Occupational Safety and Health Association by providing a copy of the certification shall be awarded the below credit.
OSHA Certification (PDF)
Subject | Course | Credits |
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Construction Safety | BLD 215 | 2 |
Industrial Safety | SAF 127 | 2 |
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