Industrial Automation and Maintenance (C35130IP)

Certificate

This pathway is designed to provide individuals with entry-level competencies in electrical and mechanical skills needed to work on complex systems found in the manufacturing environment. Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of automated industrial machines and maintain the equipment. Upon successful completion, a certificate will be awarded.

Courses within the certificate may be applied toward an Associate in Applied Science degree in Electrical Systems Technology.

Employment Outlook

Overall employment of industrial machinery mechanics, machinery maintenance workers, and millwrights is projected to grow 13% from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations. The continuing adoption of automated manufacturing machinery will require more maintenance workers, mechanics, and millwrights to keep machines in good working order over the next decade.

Course Sequence

Fall Semester		Class	Lab	Credit
ISC 112	Industrial Safety	2	0	2
ELC 114	Commercial Wiring	2	6	4
MEC 130	Mechanisms	2	2	3
ELC 112	DC/AC Electricity	3	6	5
ELN 231	Industrial Controls	2	3	3
		11	17	17
TOTAL CREDITS:				17

General Education Outcomes

Rockingham Community College has three general education outcomes:

Communication: Students will communicate using the conventions appropriate for the intended academic or professional audiences.

Information Literacy: Students will locate, evaluate, and use appropriate information for academic and professional tasks.

Critical Thinking: Students will analyze information and ideas and develop reasoned solutions to academic or professional problems.

Outcomes	Pass Rates by Year
	2016/17	2017/18	2018/19	2019/20
Communication	45%	66%	36%	61%
Information Literacy	87%	64%	61%	51%
Critical Thinking	51%	52%	41%	65%

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