Automation Technology

The Automation Technology program supports a wide variety of mechanical and automated systems. This program is designed to help prepare students with the necessary skills to become technicians in several critical industries. Students are introduced to a wide variety of tools, practices, and procedures. The program uses a competency-based hands-on approach, with other teaching methods that are employed throughout.

Objectives

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of mechanical systems, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair techniques, and safety practices and procedures.
• Apply system diagnostics and troubleshooting techniques.
• Apply mathematical concepts to real-world applications.
• Read, utilize, and design blueprints and schematics.
• Operate, install, maintain, modify, and troubleshoot electrical systems.
• Operate, install, maintain, modify, and troubleshoot fluid power systems.
• Operate, install, maintain, modify, and troubleshoot electrical motor control systems.
• Operate, modify, maintain, program, and troubleshoot programmable logic controllers.
• Implement and properly use a variety of precision measurement tools and procedures.

Syllabi

Providing course syllabi ensures openness and transparency in course expectations, fostering a clear and accessible learning environment for all students.

View syllabi for Automation Department courses (opens in a new tab)

Program Courses

1. 1

   About Your Program

   Bridgerland Technical College is open year-round. Most programs are open-entry, which means you can start the program at the beginning of every month as long as there is space available. Please contact a Student Success Advisor with any questions you may have about a program. You can check the start dates here.

   Make an appointment with a Student Success Advisor

   Not ready to schedule? You can text questions to (435) 261-9877.

2. 2

   Admissions

   Complete the Certificate-Seeking Application. College admission policy requires a student to have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent.

   Fill out the Certificate-Seeking Application – Logan Campus (opens in a new tab) Fill out the Certificate-Seeking Application – Brigham City Campus (opens in a new tab)
3. 3

   Programmatic Requirements

   Students will receive additional pre-enrollment programmatic requirements, if applicable, via email. If you have not received this email within 24 business hours, please check your spam or junk mail folders.

   WorkKeys Assessment: Workplace Documents (Level 5), Graphic Literacy (Level 5), Applied Math (Level 5), and keyboarding (25 nwpm).

   Please note: A composite ACT score of 17 or a composite SAT score of 930 can waive assessment requirements (except keyboarding) if taken no more than four years prior to enrollment. If you attended BTECH as a high school student, you may be able to waive the Academic Assessment with your grades. Contact a Student Success Advisor for more information.

   Schedule your Academic Assessment (opens in a new tab) If applicable, upload ACT/SAT score (opens in a new tab)
4. 4

   Enrollment and Registration

   Once the programmatic requirements have been completed, the next step is to meet with a Student Services Representative to complete your enrollment. You will declare your starting date, enrolled hours, and set up your payment schedule.

   The first month’s payment or completed Financial Aid is required at the time of enrollment. No appointment is necessary.

   Questions? Call (435) 753-6780, email studentservices@btech.edu, or visit Student Services at the Logan Campus.