Automated Manufacturing

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.

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Employment Outlook
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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 Monthly Payment:

$341 - based off of full-time enrollment.

Estimated Books & Supplies

Campus Locations

Logan Campus
Brigham City Campus

Quick Facts

Certificate Duration
900 Hours - 8-10 months
Hours per Week
30 hrs/wk (part-time options available)
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
(Part-time options available.)
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
(Part-time options available.)

Outcome Data

Reported Annually to the Accrediting Agency Council on Occupational Education

Logan Campus
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.

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A Little About Bridgerland Technical College

The mission of the Bridgerland Technical College is to deliver competency-based, employer-guided career and technical education to both secondary and post-secondary students through traditional and technology-enhanced methodologies. This hands-on technical education provides occupational education, skills training, and workforce development to support the educational and economic development of the Bear River Region.

 

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Additional Information

HEERF I, II, and III Required Reporting

 

Contact Us

Logan Campus
1301 North 600 West
Logan, UT 84321

Toll-Free: 866-701-1100
Local: 435-753-6780
TDD: 800-346-4128
Fax: 435-752-2016

 

Brigham City Campus
325 West 1100 South
Brigham City, UT 84302

Main: 435-734-0614
Toll-Free: 800-827-0614
Fax: 435-734-0431

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