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Mechatronics Technician

Apprenticeship 50-620-1

www.cvtc.edu
1-800-547-2882

Effective: August 2025

First Semester
Course # Course Title Credits Prerequisites/Comments
620-701 Trade Math for Mechatroincs 1   Course competencies include building apprentice skills working with fractions, decimals, formulas and ratios commonly used by the trade. Measurement, tolerances and interpreting trade related information will help apply math concepts to industrial and manufacturing work processes. Basic algebra, geometry and trigonometry will be applied to mechatronics job duties and tasks. Converting between US and metric units is also included. Course provides a foundation for mechanical and electrical problem-solving involving math.
Course #: 620-701
Title: Trade Math for Mechatroincs
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments:   Course competencies include building apprentice skills working with fractions, decimals, formulas and ratios commonly used by the trade. Measurement, tolerances and interpreting trade related information will help apply math concepts to industrial and manufacturing work processes. Basic algebra, geometry and trigonometry will be applied to mechatronics job duties and tasks. Converting between US and metric units is also included. Course provides a foundation for mechanical and electrical problem-solving involving math.
620-702 Mechatronic Principles 2   Course learning outcomes will examine both introductory mechanical & electrical concepts as a foundation for future coursework and on-the-job learning. Troubleshooting principles associated with mechatronics will also be introduced. Apprentices will explore safety, rigging, measurement, mechanical principles, electrical principles, mechanisms, metallurgy, and troubleshooting.
Course #: 620-702
Title: Mechatronic Principles
Credits: 2
Prerequisites/Comments:   Course learning outcomes will examine both introductory mechanical & electrical concepts as a foundation for future coursework and on-the-job learning. Troubleshooting principles associated with mechatronics will also be introduced. Apprentices will explore safety, rigging, measurement, mechanical principles, electrical principles, mechanisms, metallurgy, and troubleshooting.
620-703 DC Electricity for Mechatronic 1   This course introduces the fundamental concepts and computations related to DC electricity. Emphasis is placed on circuit analysis and the problem-solving skills necessary for the maintenance of mechatronic systems and manufacturing equipment. Competencies related to metering and safe use of measuring devices are included.
Course #: 620-703
Title: DC Electricity for Mechatronic
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments:   This course introduces the fundamental concepts and computations related to DC electricity. Emphasis is placed on circuit analysis and the problem-solving skills necessary for the maintenance of mechatronic systems and manufacturing equipment. Competencies related to metering and safe use of measuring devices are included.
  Total Credits: 4  
Total Credits: 4

Second Semester
Course # Course Title Credits Prerequisites/Comments
620-704 AC Electricity for Mechatronic 1   This course is designed to introduce the mechatronic technician apprentice to the basic concepts of alternating current. Emphasis is placed on circuit analysis and the problem-solving skills necessary for the maintenance of mechatronic systems and manufacturing equipment.
Course #: 620-704
Title: AC Electricity for Mechatronic
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments:   This course is designed to introduce the mechatronic technician apprentice to the basic concepts of alternating current. Emphasis is placed on circuit analysis and the problem-solving skills necessary for the maintenance of mechatronic systems and manufacturing equipment.
620-705 Motors & Motor Control for Mec 2   This course examines the fundamentals of electric motors and motor control. Apprentices will learn to recognize and draw basic symbols, use the language of motor control, and apply these in industry adopted formats. Apprentices will also learn to draw and read ladder and wiring diagrams, and be introduced to the logic used in motor control. Learners will apply this logic to correctly interpret, install, service, and wire control circuits. Wiring of panels, machines, and systems will also be examined.
Course #: 620-705
Title: Motors & Motor Control for Mec
Credits: 2
Prerequisites/Comments:   This course examines the fundamentals of electric motors and motor control. Apprentices will learn to recognize and draw basic symbols, use the language of motor control, and apply these in industry adopted formats. Apprentices will also learn to draw and read ladder and wiring diagrams, and be introduced to the logic used in motor control. Learners will apply this logic to correctly interpret, install, service, and wire control circuits. Wiring of panels, machines, and systems will also be examined.
620-706 Electrical Codes for Mechatron 1   Apprentices will examine the National Electric Code and apply information to work practices involving mechatronic systems. Terminology needed to communicate and coordinate electrical work with other trades will be explored.
Course #: 620-706
Title: Electrical Codes for Mechatron
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments:   Apprentices will examine the National Electric Code and apply information to work practices involving mechatronic systems. Terminology needed to communicate and coordinate electrical work with other trades will be explored.
  Total Credits: 4  
Total Credits: 4

Third Semester
Course # Course Title Credits Prerequisites/Comments
620-708 Fluid Power Systems for Mechat 2   Course learning outcomes include inspecting, testing, servicing, and troubleshooting hydraulic, pneumatic, compressed air, and vacuum systems. Apprentices will review safety procedures for various common maintenance tasks.
Course #: 620-708
Title: Fluid Power Systems for Mechat
Credits: 2
Prerequisites/Comments:   Course learning outcomes include inspecting, testing, servicing, and troubleshooting hydraulic, pneumatic, compressed air, and vacuum systems. Apprentices will review safety procedures for various common maintenance tasks.
620-709 Servos & Drives for Mechatroni 1   Course introduces concepts, terminology, and safety associated with drives and servos used in industry and manufacturing. Course is designed to give the apprentice the knowledge required to program, service and maintain variable frequency drives and related equipment. Course learning outcomes include setting up and programming drives in a lab, shop or training center setting.
Course #: 620-709
Title: Servos & Drives for Mechatroni
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments:   Course introduces concepts, terminology, and safety associated with drives and servos used in industry and manufacturing. Course is designed to give the apprentice the knowledge required to program, service and maintain variable frequency drives and related equipment. Course learning outcomes include setting up and programming drives in a lab, shop or training center setting.
620-710 Power Trans Sys for Mechatron 1   Course learning outcomes include examining mechanical power transmission systems and components. Belts, chain drives, gears & gear drives, couplings, and clutches & brakes will be examined. Apprentices will develop skills inspecting, installing, and maintaining power transmission systems and troubleshooting failures. Apprentices will also learn about safety, documenting work performed, communicating the status of work, and working collaboratively.
Course #: 620-710
Title: Power Trans Sys for Mechatron
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments:   Course learning outcomes include examining mechanical power transmission systems and components. Belts, chain drives, gears & gear drives, couplings, and clutches & brakes will be examined. Apprentices will develop skills inspecting, installing, and maintaining power transmission systems and troubleshooting failures. Apprentices will also learn about safety, documenting work performed, communicating the status of work, and working collaboratively.
  Total Credits: 4  
Total Credits: 4

Fourth Semester
Course # Course Title Credits Prerequisites/Comments
620-711 Mach Concepts for Mechatronics 2   Course introduces cutting, drilling, lathes, and milling operations to apprentices in mechatronics. Course topics also include work holding devices, measuring tools and measurement, safety, machine guards, tooling, print reading, and speeds & feeds. Math skills will be applied to machining related work practices.
Course #: 620-711
Title: Mach Concepts for Mechatronics
Credits: 2
Prerequisites/Comments:   Course introduces cutting, drilling, lathes, and milling operations to apprentices in mechatronics. Course topics also include work holding devices, measuring tools and measurement, safety, machine guards, tooling, print reading, and speeds & feeds. Math skills will be applied to machining related work practices.
620-712 Intro to Programmable Logic Co 2   This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of programmable logic controller and its programming software. The course will introduce terminology, concepts, schematic reading and basic programming. Technologies and PLC use in manufacturing and mechatronic systems will be emphasized.
Course #: 620-712
Title: Intro to Programmable Logic Co
Credits: 2
Prerequisites/Comments:   This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of programmable logic controller and its programming software. The course will introduce terminology, concepts, schematic reading and basic programming. Technologies and PLC use in manufacturing and mechatronic systems will be emphasized.
  Total Credits: 4  
Total Credits: 4

Fifth Semester
Course # Course Title Credits Prerequisites/Comments
620-714 HMI Tech & PLC Apps for Mechat 2   Human machine interface devices, software and technologies will be examined for mechatronic systems. Apprentices will work in a lab/shop/training center setting to create touchscreens, set-up networks, and configure systems.
Course #: 620-714
Title: HMI Tech & PLC Apps for Mechat
Credits: 2
Prerequisites/Comments:   Human machine interface devices, software and technologies will be examined for mechatronic systems. Apprentices will work in a lab/shop/training center setting to create touchscreens, set-up networks, and configure systems.
620-715 Intro to Robotic Sys Mechatron 2   Course introduces the apprentice to the robot teach pendant and methods of robot jogging. Learners will be taught to replace servo motors, re-master the robot, and back up robot software and programs. Maintenance, servicing and safety will be emphasized. Cable management systems will be examined.
Course #: 620-715
Title: Intro to Robotic Sys Mechatron
Credits: 2
Prerequisites/Comments:   Course introduces the apprentice to the robot teach pendant and methods of robot jogging. Learners will be taught to replace servo motors, re-master the robot, and back up robot software and programs. Maintenance, servicing and safety will be emphasized. Cable management systems will be examined.
  Total Credits: 4  
Total Credits: 4

Sixth Semester
Course # Course Title Credits Prerequisites/Comments
620-707 Welding Basics for Mechatronic 1   Course compares common welding processes and develops apprentice skills related to welding, cutting, heating and using oxy-gas. Welding with arc and MIG will help develop competency working with metal. Additional course learning outcomes may include common cutting and joining techniques associated with applicable trade work processes.
Course #: 620-707
Title: Welding Basics for Mechatronic
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments:   Course compares common welding processes and develops apprentice skills related to welding, cutting, heating and using oxy-gas. Welding with arc and MIG will help develop competency working with metal. Additional course learning outcomes may include common cutting and joining techniques associated with applicable trade work processes.
620-716 Intro to Robotic Integration 3   Mechatronic apprentices will explore offsets, vision systems and system integration using robotic simulation and capstone project. The project will tie everything learned during their apprenticeship together – safety, machine integration, vision systems, CNC, machine applications for robotics, troubleshooting, and work documentation.
Course #: 620-716
Title: Intro to Robotic Integration
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments:   Mechatronic apprentices will explore offsets, vision systems and system integration using robotic simulation and capstone project. The project will tie everything learned during their apprenticeship together – safety, machine integration, vision systems, CNC, machine applications for robotics, troubleshooting, and work documentation.
  Total Credits: 4  
Total Credits: 4

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Minimum Program Credits Required: 24

2.0 Minimum Program Cumulative GPA Required for Graduation
If a student does not enroll in any courses at CVTC for two or more consecutive semesters, the student will be required to reapply with Admissions. Students must abide by any changes in admission requirements and degree requirements.

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