Automation Technology
Automation Technology
Certificate Description
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 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.
Certificate Courses
Additional Requirements
WorkKeys Assessment: Workplace Documents (Level 5), Graphic Literacy (Level 5), Applied Math (Level 5), and keyboarding (25 nwpm). Schedule an appointment here or call (435) 750-3188. Need a review? Enroll directly in Academic Learning.
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.
The Automated Manufacturing program is one possible pre-requisite for admission into Controls Engineering Technology.
For additional information on occupational profile, please click here.
Employment Outlook
The words career and job are very different. To be specific, a job is what you show up to for work; a career spans your lifetime and includes your education, training, professional memberships, and is something you love doing.
Bridgerland Technical College is open year round. Most programs are open-entry, open-exit, which means you can start the program at the first of every month as long as there is space available. Please contact SSA's for questions about this program, or check start dates.The first step is to fill out the application for Bridgerland Technical College Logan Campus Application or Brigham City Campus Application
Pre-Enrollment: WorkKeys Assessment: Workplace Documents (Level 5), Graphic Literacy (Level 5), Applied Math (Level 5), and keyboarding (25 nwpm). Schedule an appointment below or call (435) 750-3188. Need a review? Enroll directly in Academic Learning. Please note: A composite ACT score of 17 or a composite SAT score of 930 can waive assessment (except keyboarding) requirements if taken no more than four years prior to enrollment. Please email your ACT/SAT scores to studentservices@btech.edu. If you do not have your scores, schedule your assessment below. Schedule Appointment in Logan If you need to schedule for the Brigham City Campus, please call (435) 750-3188 or email testing@btech.edu to schedule a remote testing appointment.
Once the Assessment/ACT has been approved, 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. No appointment is necessary. If you have any questions, Student Services can be reached at 435-753-6780 or studentservices@btech.edu.
Estimated Tuition & Fees
$3,067 - this is an estimate.
Course fees may vary.
Pell Eligible: Yes
Estimated Equalized Payment:
$341 - based off of full-time enrollment.
Estimated Books & Supplies
Cost varies by electives chosen.
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Campus Locations
Logan Campus Brigham City Campus
Quick Facts
Certificate Duration
30 credits - 8-10 months
Hours per Week
16-30 hours a week
Certificate Availability
High School Students:
Arranged - varies by school.
Logan Campus Adult Students:
Flexible hours, Mon & Fri, 7 am - 3 pm
Tues-Thurs, 7 am - 8 pm
Sat, 8 am - 2 pm
Brigham City Campus Adult Students:
Mon, 7 am - 4 pm
Tues, Wed, Thur, 7 am - 8 pm
Fri , 7 am - 12 noon
Sat, 7 am - 1 pm
Outcome Data
Reported Annually to the Accrediting Agency Council on Occupational Education
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Completion: 77%
Job Placement: 100%
Withdrawal: 23%
Brigham City Campus
Completion: 74%
Job Placement: 100%
Withdrawal: 26%
Outcome statistics are compiled annually based upon Training Outcome surveys conducted with students post-graduation. Data is gathered through coordination with the student, faculty, Student Services Office personnel, and licensing agencies.
Hours of Operation
Logan Campus - Main
Telephone: 435-753-6780
Student Services
Monday: 8 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday: 8 am - 6 pm
Wednesday: 8 am - 6 pm
Thursday: 8 am - 4:30 pm
Friday: 8 am - 4 pm
Sat/Sun: Closed
Brigham City Campus
Telephone: 435-734-0614
Student Services
Monday: 7:30 am - 4 pm
Tuesday: 7:30 am - 4 pm
Wednesday: 7:30 am - 4 pm
Thursday: 7:30 am - 4 pm
Friday: 7:30 am - 3 pm
Sat/Sun: Closed
Campuses
Logan Campus - Main . 435-753-6780
1301 North 600 West, Logan, UT 84321
Brigham City Campus . 435-734-0614
325 West 1100 South Brigham City, UT 84302