Automation and Control Technology is an instructional program that provides the student with technical knowledge and skills necessary for gaining employment as an automated manufacturing systems technician in maintenance diagnostics, engineering, or production in an automated manufacturing environment. The focus of this program is on electricity/electronics, fluid power, motors and controllers, programmable controls, interfacing techniques, instrumentation, and automated processes.
Career Certificate - 30 hours
IAT 1113 or ELT 1143 - Introduction to Automation and Controls
IAT 1123 or ELT 1123 - Electrical Wiring for Automation and Control
ELT 1143 - AC and DC Circuits
ELT 1413 - Motor Control Systems
ELT 1213 - Electrical Power
ELT 1263 - Electrical Drawings and Schematics
IAT 1163 - Manufacturing Skills
IAT 1143 - Fluid Power
IAT - 1173 Control Systems I
ROT 1113 - Fundamentals of Robotics
Technical - Certificate 45 hours
ELT 2614 - Programmable Logic Controllers
IAT 2123 - Control Systems II
IAT 2133 - Solid State Motor Controls
ROT 1313 - Industrial Robotics
IAT 2413 - Special Projects
Associate of Applied Science degree – 60/61 hours
Written Communications
Oral Communications
Humanities/Fine Arts
College Algebra or Lab-based Science
Social/Behavioral Science Elective
Technical Electives (listed or approved by instructor)
ELT 1123 - Commercial Wiring
ELT 1183 - Industrial Wiring
ELT 1213 - Electrical Power
ELT 2424 - Solid State Motor Controls
DDT 1163 - Engineering Graphics
DDT 1313 - Computer Aided Design I
IMM 1933 - Manufacturing Skills
MFT 2013 - Automation Motion Control
MFT 2614 - Flexible Manufacturing Systems
ROT 1113 - Fundamentals of Robotics
Work-based Learning Elective(s)
Computer Science Elective(s)
For course descriptions, visit the online College Catalog.
Career & Technical Education Substance Abuse Testing Policy
To ensure a drug-free workplace and learning environment, East Central Community College students enrolled in specific Career & Technical Education programs that are skills-based and/or require the use of heavy equipment are required to submit to initial, random, and reasonable suspicion substance abuse testing. These programs include Automation and Control Technology. To review the entire Policy No: 411.7 Career-Technical Substance Abuse Testing Policy, including information on procedures, initial testing, retesting, reasonable suspicion testing, accident/injury testing, and program re-admission, refer to the college’s online Policies and Procedures Manual.