Advanced Manufacturing Certificate
5 Technical Micro-Credentials:
- Mechatronic Control Systems
- Electric Motors, Actuators and Drives
- Program Logic Controllers
- Electric Pneumatics and Hydraulics
- Lean Manufacturing
5 Course Series, Learning and Skills Achieved
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Course 1 - Mechatronic Control Systems
Learning Description:
This micro-credential is an introduction to basic mechatronics control components and applications. The micro-credential includes an introduction to electrical circuit concepts, control components and common control circuits used in industrial automation. The course also provides hands-on experience for fundamental logic systems.
The micro-credential is delivered in a hybrid format combining virtual and in-person learning opportunities. Learners will have time to complete the self-paced virtual course work. Upon completion of the course work, learners will then participate in hands-on instructor-led sessions with a choice of attending in-person at our North Campus. Times and location will be available prior to the course starting.
Learning Outcomes:
Explain the concepts of DC voltage, current, resistance, and power in electric circuits.
Explain the concepts of AC voltage, current, resistance, and power in AC electric circuits.
Analyze the AC sinusoidal wave form to determine peak, peak-peak, RMS, frequency and period values.
Analyze electric circuits that use transformers to step up/down voltages and current.
Describe Logical function, and Ladder diagram basics.
Design logical functions using ladder diagrams, and build and troubleshoot circuits.
Differentiate between different electromechanical devices and describe their principles, operations and applications.
Design, build and troubleshoot simple control circuits, timing circuits, holding circuits, and sequencing circuits using timers, relays, thermostat, pressure switches, proximity, motors, solenoid and lamps.
Apply safety rules while working with electrical components within the mechatronic.
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Skills
Circuit Analysis (AC/DC)
Ladder Logic Design
Waveform Troubleshooting
Transformer Systems
Industrial Automation
Electromechanical Operations
Control Circuit Design
Sensor Integration
Electrical Safety Protocols
Logical Reasoning
Systematic Troubleshooting
Technical Documentation
Safety Compliance
Analytical Thinking
Self-Paced Learning
Hybrid Collaboration
Precision Engineering
Practical Problem-Solving
Course 2 - Electric Motors, Actuators and Drives
Learning Description:
This micro-credential provides principles of AC, DC, Stepper, and Servo Motors including sizing and different wiring circuits. The micro-credential explains and compares different linear motion electrical actuators as well. In addition, the fundamental and application of variable frequency drives in the mechatronics systems will also be discussed.
The micro-credential is delivered in a hybrid format combining virtual and in-person learning opportunities. Learners will have time to complete the self-paced virtual course work. Upon completion of the course work, learners will then participate in hands-on instructor-led sessions with a choice of attending in-person at our North Campus. Times and location will be available prior to the course starting.
Learning Outcomes
Explain principals of DC motors, voltage and current curves, power, and their industrial applications.
Explain principal of single and 3-phase AC motors, voltage and current curves, power, and their industrial applications.
Specify and use the Stepper motors in the industrial applications.
Specify and use Servomotors in the industrial applications.
Determine the different motor wiring diagrams.
Use variable frequency drive for speed adjustment.
Wire, start, and control different type of motors.
Explain and troubleshoot motor failures.
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Skills
Analyzed Motor Principles (AC/DC)
Sized Servo Systems
Integrated Stepper Motors
Configured VFD Controls
Executed Wiring Diagrams
Troubleshot Motor Failures
Managed Industrial Actuators
Calibrated Current Curves
Synchronized Three-Phase Power
Technical System Diagnosis
Complex Data Analysis
Self-Managed Learning
Precision Technical Specification
Operational Safety Compliance
Critical Problem-Solving
Cross-Platform Technical Literacy
Hands-on Technical Coordination
Course 3 - Program Logic Controllers
Learning Description:
This micro-credential is a comprehensive introduction to PLCs including general principles applicable to major PLC brands. Participants will learn different PLC programming instructions which are divided into six distinct categories: file level including sequencer operation; bit level; timers and counters; word level including add, subtract, multiply and divide; control programs; and analog inputs. Various installation, troubleshooting, start-up, and final system checkout procedures are studied and implemented. Data measurement, transducers and intelligent I/O with temperature are introduced including wiring and signal conditioning.
Learning Outcomes
Summarize and identify the main PLC functional blocks (inputs, CPU, outputs).
Program the PLC’s for simple basic control operations.
Analyze the standard PLC ladder diagrams and describe the program function.
Demonstrate connections of field wiring (input and output devices) to the corresponding PLC terminals.
Describe the nature of analog control signals and their industrial standards.
Use the Windows development environment to write ladder diagram PLC programs.
Use the Windows development environment to debug and document PLC programs.
Read schematic and wiring diagrams and establish the correct physical and logical relation between I/O wiring and program addressing.
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Skills
Programmed PLC Logic
Designed Ladder Diagrams
Executed Field Wiring
Debugged PLC Programs
Managed Analog Signals
Configured I/O Terminals
Analyzed Functional Blocks
Performed System Checkouts
Applied Signal Conditioning
Interpreted Technical Schematics
Logical Process Mapping
Systematic Debugging Methodology
Technical Software Literacy
Precise System Documentation
Complex Troubleshooting Logic
Operational Accuracy Focus
Standardized Safety Compliance
Course 4 - Electro Pneumatics and Hydraulics
Learning Description:
This course covers the basics of pneumatic and hydraulic control circuits in a complex mechatronic system. The course explains the functions and properties of components based on physical principles, and the roles they play within the system. This course also provides skills to understand technical documentation such as data sheets, circuit diagrams, displacement, step diagrams and function charts. You will learn troubleshooting strategies to identify, localize and (where possible) correct malfunctions. Preventive maintenance of pneumatic and hydraulic components as well as safety issues within the system are also discussed.
Learning Outcomes
Explain the role of various electro pneumatic and hydraulic components within a system.
Describe the basic physical properties of pneumatic and hydraulic components.
Carry out measurements and adjustments on pneumatic and hydraulic components in a mechatronic system.
Analyze the technical documents such as data sheets, pneumatic/hydraulic diagrams, displacement step diagrams, timing diagrams, and function charts for the pneumatic and hydraulic components within a mechatronic system.
Communicate orally, visually and in written form using the terminology and standards of Pneumatic and Hydraulic components and circuits.
Design and build a simulation of a typical industrial control circuit using pneumatic and/or electrical power as the control medium.
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Skills
Designed Control Circuits
Analyzed Technical Diagrams
Executed Component Adjustments
Simulated Industrial Systems
Interpreted Data Sheets
Managed Fluid Power
Calibrated Mechatronic Components
Mapped Displacement Steps
Implemented Preventive Maintenance
Technical Communication Standards
Systematic Troubleshooting Strategy
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Root Cause Localization
Standardized Safety Compliance
Visual Information Synthesis
Critical System Evaluation
Course 5 - Lean Manufacturing and Quality Control Systems
Learning Description:
Earners of this micro-credential have learned the fundamentals of lean manufacturing concepts including value stream analysis, workplace organization, TPM, and Six Sigma. In addition, quality control concepts based on statistical models and process simulations, which are an integral part of advanced manufacturing, will be discussed.
Learning Outcomes
Identify lean enterprise fundamentals and benefits using six sigma and continuous improvement methodologies.
Understand fundamentals of statistics and statistical operations including probability, frequency distribution, measures of central tendency and dispersions, concept of a population and a sample, the normal curve, test for normality and scatter diagram.
Describe statistical process control and how to use statistical process control (SPC) to monitor and control a process.
Define and distinguish between statistical and practical significance in terms of significance level, power, and type I and type II errors.
Select appropriate control chart techniques for a specific operation and identify state of control specifications and process capabilities.
Devise a quality rating system for production processes using control charts for attributes, non-conforming units, and counts of non-conformities.
Design a sampling plan, specifying the sampling systems and statistical parameters.
Apply fundamental aspects of reliability and reliability testing plans in order to estimate availability and maintainability.
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Skills
Applied Six Sigma methodologies
Executed SPC Monitoring
Managed Value Streams
Designed Sampling Plans
Constructed Control Charts
Performed Reliability Testing
Calculated Statistical Dispersions
Modeled Normal Curves
Developed Quality Ratings
Simulated Advanced Processes
Continuous Improvement Mindset
Data-Driven Decision Making
Statistical Logic Application
Process Capability Assessment
Strategic Lean Leadership
Analytical Problem-Solving
Systems-Thinking Orientation
