The Robotics Technicians Program is open to students interested in building their future learning higher-level classes found within DVC’s Industrial Automation & Robotics program. The Robotics Technicians certificate has been developed with DVC’s industry partners to provide premier job skills that are needed to build, install, test, maintain robotic equipment and related automated production systems. Graduates will be able to troubleshoot robotic systems using knowledge of microprocessors,programmable controllers, electronics, circuit analysis, mechanics, sensors and feedback systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
To earn the certificate of achievement, students must complete each of the courses required for the major with a “C” grade or higher.
Unduplicated Headcount | Projected FTES | Annual Completers | |||||
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Year 1 | FA | 25 | SP | 25 | Year 1 | 39.6 | 75 (including SU) |
Year 2 | FA | SP | Year 2 |
1. Program robots to perform or simulate industrial applications.
2. Identify, measure, and analyze series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits mathematically and experimentally.
3. Measure, analyze, and troubleshoot equipment problems.
4. Program the programmable logic controllers to control output devices based on sensor inputs.
5. Solve series, parallel, and series-parallel AC circuits for voltage, current, impedance, and phase angle.
6. Describe the quality assurance procedure that might be used to verify the part is conforming to specification.
7. Demonstrate competence in principles and operation of basic hydraulic systems; use flow meters and pressure gauges to measure valves and make adjustments.
8. Use currently available basic personal protective equipment and be able to select appropriate equipment for a given environment.
Diablo Valley College’s (DVC) Engineering Technology (ENGTC) and Electronics (EET) programs are combining segments of their disciplines into an advanced robotics training program. The Robotics Technicians Certificate has been developed to provide advanced skills for graduates to build,install, test, maintain robotic equipment and related automated productionsystems that are inherently in need of reconfiguration, repair, and service.
DVC is in an excellent position to capitalize on the immediate needs of our local high-tech companies with technical classes that provide advanced training that is highly sought after in the automation and robotics fields. While the use of automation is replacing many low paying repetitive and unskilled positions, there is an increasing demand for highly skilled laborers who can integrate and service critical robotic equipment within modern facilities.
By combining DVC’s existing mTech (machine repair) and electronics disciplines, students who complete DVC’s Robotics Technician classes and the Industrial Engineering Technicians certificate courses will earn DVC’s Industrial Automation and Robotics certificate.
Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
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ENGTC-160 | Intro to Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering | 3 | S1 |
EET-100 | Direct Current Circuits | 4 | S1 |
EET-155 | Motors and Motor Controllers | 4 | S1 |
ENGTC-175 | Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems and Components | 3 | S1 |
EET-140 | Programmable Logic Controllers | 4 | S2 |
ENGTC-180 | Applications for Industrial Robotics | 3 | S2 |
CONST-110 | Occupational Safety | 2 | S2 |
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