Program: 68115

A College-Credit Certificate (CCC) consists of a program of instruction of less than sixty college-level credits that are part of an Associate in Science or Associate in Applied Science degree program. This CCC program prepares the participant for entry-level employment (Florida Administrative Code Rule 6A-14.030).

The Mechatronics Certificate Program provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards, relevant technical knowledge, and the necessary skills to prepare for further education or a career in the manufacturing career cluster. It emphasizes technical-skill proficiency contributes to academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning, problem-solving skills, general employability, technical adaptability, and occupation-specific skillsets across all aspects of the manufacturing field. 

The content includes, but is not limited to, maintenance techniques, computer-aided drafting and design, technical communication, maintenance and operation of various industrial components, quality control and testing, materials-handling protocols, and proper usage of tools and instrumentation.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs):
Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate is able to:
PLO 1: Demonstrate fluency with industrial processes and material properties.
PLO 2: Generate and interpret computer-aided drawings.
PLO 3: Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of electronics and electricity. 
PLO 4: Demonstrate an understanding of industrial safety, health, and environmental requirements. 
PLO 5: Demonstrate proficiency in the use of tools, instruments, and testing devices.
PLO 6: Assess and apply basic troubleshooting skills.
PLO 7: Demonstrate appropriate communication skills.
PLO 8: Demonstrate appropriate mathematical skills. 
PLO 9: Understand, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain pneumatic, hydraulic, and electromechanical components and systems.
PLO 10: Operate industrial automation systems.
PLO 11: Troubleshoot industrial automation systems.
PLO 12: Apply the principles of robotics to automated systems.
PLO 13: Use proficiently human-machine interface  to operate automated systems.