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Programmable Control Technician II
Technical Certificate of Credit  







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Program Description

The purpose of the Programmable Control Technician II technical certificate is to offer specialized programmable Control training to qualified industrial technicians; this consists of instruction selected for the Industrial System Technology diploma program. Course work addresses operational theory, systems terminology, and field wiring/installation. It also develops operational skills in the use of PLC equipment and peripheral devices with emphasis on Programmable Logic Control programming, installations, and troubleshooting/repair.

Length of Program

A minimum of 15 credit hours is required for program completion. A full-time student can complete the program in one quarter; a part-time student in three quarters.

Campus Location

The Programmable Control Technician II technical certificate is offered on both the Ben Hill-Irwin and Coffee campuses.
 

Employment Opportunities

As local and state-wide industries compete globally, the need for more automation becomes necessary to increase productivity. Companies rely on a trained staff to ensure the operability of these systems. Numerous companies in our service area employ technicians with the skills that will be learned in this technical certificate.


Entrance Requirements

Required Age: 16
Placement exam required.
Possess Programmable Control Technician I Technical Certificate of Credit


 

 

Curriculum

Course No. Title Credit Hours
IDS 121 Variable Speed Motor Controls 2
IDS 131 Advanced Motor Controls 3
IDS 209 Industrial Instrumentation 6
XXX XXX Elective(s) 4
 
Total credit hours required: 15
Would you like to know more?
For more information about the Programmable Control Technician II technical certificate program at ECTC, please let us know!  You can contact the admissions office by phone or by email.
(229)468-2040 or 1(800)575-0567
info@eastcentraltech.edu

 

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