Program Requirements

Program Requirements

Automated Systems Integration

Advanced Technical Certificate 11-664-1

www.cvtc.edu
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Start Dates: January, August

Effective: January 2027

First Semester

Course # Course Title Credits Prerequisites/Comments
605-200 Electrical Systems 1 1   This course introduces the foundational skills and concepts required to safely work with industrial electrical systems in preparation for SACA certification. Students learn basic electrical theory, circuit components, wiring practices, measurement techniques, and troubleshooting of simple AC/DC circuits. Emphasis is placed on hands‑on skill development and safe operation of electrical tools and equipment used in modern manufacturing environments.
Course #: 605-200
Title: Electrical Systems 1
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments:   This course introduces the foundational skills and concepts required to safely work with industrial electrical systems in preparation for SACA certification. Students learn basic electrical theory, circuit components, wiring practices, measurement techniques, and troubleshooting of simple AC/DC circuits. Emphasis is placed on hands‑on skill development and safe operation of electrical tools and equipment used in modern manufacturing environments.
620-208 PLC Systems 1 1   This course introduces the foundational skills needed to work with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) in industrial automation. Students learn PLC hardware basics, input/output wiring, program structure, and introductory ladder logic. Hands‑on exercises focus on safely operating, testing, and troubleshooting simple PLC-controlled systems. The course supports preparation for SACA PLC-related certification.
Course #: 620-208
Title: PLC Systems 1
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments:   This course introduces the foundational skills needed to work with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) in industrial automation. Students learn PLC hardware basics, input/output wiring, program structure, and introductory ladder logic. Hands‑on exercises focus on safely operating, testing, and troubleshooting simple PLC-controlled systems. The course supports preparation for SACA PLC-related certification.
620-209 PLC Troubleshooting 1 1   This course develops essential skills for diagnosing and correcting faults in basic PLC-controlled systems. Students learn systematic troubleshooting methods, safe testing procedures, and the use of PLC software tools to identify issues with inputs, outputs, wiring, and ladder logic. Hands‑on exercises reinforce problem‑solving techniques and prepare learners for SACA PLC troubleshooting competencies.
Course #: 620-209
Title: PLC Troubleshooting 1
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments:   This course develops essential skills for diagnosing and correcting faults in basic PLC-controlled systems. Students learn systematic troubleshooting methods, safe testing procedures, and the use of PLC software tools to identify issues with inputs, outputs, wiring, and ladder logic. Hands‑on exercises reinforce problem‑solving techniques and prepare learners for SACA PLC troubleshooting competencies.
664-200 Industry 4.0 Assoc Basic Ops 1   This course introduces the essential skills and concepts of smart manufacturing aligned with the SACA Industry 4.0 Associate – Basic Operations credential. Students learn the basics of connected systems, sensors, data collection, and safe operation of Industry 4.0 equipment, preparing them for entry-level roles in advanced manufacturing.
Course #: 664-200
Title: Industry 4.0 Assoc Basic Ops
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments:   This course introduces the essential skills and concepts of smart manufacturing aligned with the SACA Industry 4.0 Associate – Basic Operations credential. Students learn the basics of connected systems, sensors, data collection, and safe operation of Industry 4.0 equipment, preparing them for entry-level roles in advanced manufacturing.
664-201 Industry 4.0 Assoc Adv Ops 1   This course introduces the fundamental skills needed to operate and support industrial robot systems in modern smart manufacturing environments. Students learn basic robot programming, safety procedures, system setup, and operation of connected robotic devices. The course prepares learners for the SACA Industry 4.0 Associate – Robot System Operations credential and entry-level roles involving robotic automation.
Course #: 664-201
Title: Industry 4.0 Assoc Adv Ops
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments:   This course introduces the fundamental skills needed to operate and support industrial robot systems in modern smart manufacturing environments. Students learn basic robot programming, safety procedures, system setup, and operation of connected robotic devices. The course prepares learners for the SACA Industry 4.0 Associate – Robot System Operations credential and entry-level roles involving robotic automation.
664-202 Industry 4.0 Assoc Robot Ops 1   This course introduces the fundamental skills needed to operate and support industrial robot systems in modern smart manufacturing environments. Students learn basic robot programming, safety procedures, system setup, and operation of connected robotic devices. The course prepares learners for the SACA Industry 4.0 Associate – Robot System Operations credential and entry-level roles involving robotic automation.
Course #: 664-202
Title: Industry 4.0 Assoc Robot Ops
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments:   This course introduces the fundamental skills needed to operate and support industrial robot systems in modern smart manufacturing environments. Students learn basic robot programming, safety procedures, system setup, and operation of connected robotic devices. The course prepares learners for the SACA Industry 4.0 Associate – Robot System Operations credential and entry-level roles involving robotic automation.
664-203 IIoT Networking & Data 1 1   This course introduces the foundational skills and concepts related to IIoT devices, industrial networking, and data analytics in preparation for SACA certification. Students learn the operation and integration of smart connected devices, basic network configuration, secure data communication, and introductory data analysis while practicing safe procedures and troubleshooting techniques used in modern Industry 4.0 manufacturing environments.
Course #: 664-203
Title: IIoT Networking & Data 1
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments:   This course introduces the foundational skills and concepts related to IIoT devices, industrial networking, and data analytics in preparation for SACA certification. Students learn the operation and integration of smart connected devices, basic network configuration, secure data communication, and introductory data analysis while practicing safe procedures and troubleshooting techniques used in modern Industry 4.0 manufacturing environments.
664-204 Elec Motor Control Sys 1 1   This course introduces the fundamentals of industrial motor control in preparation for SACA certification. Students learn the operation and wiring of motor starters, relays, overload protection, control devices, and basic control circuits. Emphasis is placed on safety, hands‑on circuit building, and troubleshooting essential motor control systems used in modern manufacturing environments.
Course #: 664-204
Title: Elec Motor Control Sys 1
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments:   This course introduces the fundamentals of industrial motor control in preparation for SACA certification. Students learn the operation and wiring of motor starters, relays, overload protection, control devices, and basic control circuits. Emphasis is placed on safety, hands‑on circuit building, and troubleshooting essential motor control systems used in modern manufacturing environments.
664-205 VFD Systems 1 1   This course introduces the fundamental concepts and skills needed to work with variable frequency drive (VFD) systems in modern industrial environments. Students learn basic VFD operation, wiring, parameter configuration, and safe startup procedures. Hands‑on activities focus on controlling motor speed and direction, interpreting drive displays, and troubleshooting common VFD issues. The course supports preparation for SACA VFD-related certification.
Course #: 664-205
Title: VFD Systems 1
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments:   This course introduces the fundamental concepts and skills needed to work with variable frequency drive (VFD) systems in modern industrial environments. Students learn basic VFD operation, wiring, parameter configuration, and safe startup procedures. Hands‑on activities focus on controlling motor speed and direction, interpreting drive displays, and troubleshooting common VFD issues. The course supports preparation for SACA VFD-related certification.
664-206 Motor Control Troublesht 1 1   This course focuses on the essential skills needed to diagnose and correct faults in basic industrial motor control systems. Students learn systematic troubleshooting methods, safe testing procedures, and the use of diagnostic tools to identify issues in control circuits, starters, relays, and protection devices. Hands‑on activities reinforce problem‑solving techniques and prepare learners for SACA motor control troubleshooting competencies.
Course #: 664-206
Title: Motor Control Troublesht 1
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments:   This course focuses on the essential skills needed to diagnose and correct faults in basic industrial motor control systems. Students learn systematic troubleshooting methods, safe testing procedures, and the use of diagnostic tools to identify issues in control circuits, starters, relays, and protection devices. Hands‑on activities reinforce problem‑solving techniques and prepare learners for SACA motor control troubleshooting competencies.
664-207 Sensor Logic Systems 1 1   This course introduces the fundamental principles of industrial sensor technology and basic logic control used in modern automated systems. Students learn to identify, wire, and test common sensors; interpret sensor signals; and apply basic logic functions in control circuits. Hands‑on activities emphasize safe operation, troubleshooting techniques, and preparation for SACA sensor logic–related certification.
Course #: 664-207
Title: Sensor Logic Systems 1
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments:   This course introduces the fundamental principles of industrial sensor technology and basic logic control used in modern automated systems. Students learn to identify, wire, and test common sensors; interpret sensor signals; and apply basic logic functions in control circuits. Hands‑on activities emphasize safe operation, troubleshooting techniques, and preparation for SACA sensor logic–related certification.
  Total Credits: 11  
Total Credits: 11

Second Semester

Course # Course Title Credits Prerequisites/Comments
620-218 PLC Systems 2 1   This course builds on foundational PLC skills by introducing intermediate programming and system integration concepts in preparation for SACA certification. Students learn advanced ladder logic functions, analog I/O, data handling, and system sequencing while practicing safe operation, system testing, and troubleshooting techniques used in modern automated manufacturing environments.
Course #: 620-218
Title: PLC Systems 2
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments:   This course builds on foundational PLC skills by introducing intermediate programming and system integration concepts in preparation for SACA certification. Students learn advanced ladder logic functions, analog I/O, data handling, and system sequencing while practicing safe operation, system testing, and troubleshooting techniques used in modern automated manufacturing environments.
664-210 Pneumatic Systems 1 1   This course introduces the basic principles and components of industrial pneumatic systems in preparation for SACA certification. Students learn how to identify, connect, and operate pneumatic devices; interpret system diagrams; and perform basic troubleshooting. Hands‑on exercises emphasize safety, pressure control, actuator operation, and foundational skills used in modern manufacturing environments.
Course #: 664-210
Title: Pneumatic Systems 1
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments:   This course introduces the basic principles and components of industrial pneumatic systems in preparation for SACA certification. Students learn how to identify, connect, and operate pneumatic devices; interpret system diagrams; and perform basic troubleshooting. Hands‑on exercises emphasize safety, pressure control, actuator operation, and foundational skills used in modern manufacturing environments.
664-213 Smart Factory Systems 1 1   This course introduces the foundational concepts and technologies used in modern smart factory environments in preparation for SACA certification. Students learn the operation of connected production systems, data exchange between devices, and basic system integration while practicing safe procedures and introductory troubleshooting skills used in Industry 4.0 manufacturing.
Course #: 664-213
Title: Smart Factory Systems 1
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments:   This course introduces the foundational concepts and technologies used in modern smart factory environments in preparation for SACA certification. Students learn the operation of connected production systems, data exchange between devices, and basic system integration while practicing safe procedures and introductory troubleshooting skills used in Industry 4.0 manufacturing.
664-214 Robot Sys Integration 1 1   This course introduces the foundational skills and concepts required to integrate industrial robot systems with other automation technologies in preparation for SACA certification. Students learn robot interfacing, I/O configuration, peripheral device connections, and basic system coordination while practicing safe operation and introductory troubleshooting techniques used in modern automated manufacturing.
Course #: 664-214
Title: Robot Sys Integration 1
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments:   This course introduces the foundational skills and concepts required to integrate industrial robot systems with other automation technologies in preparation for SACA certification. Students learn robot interfacing, I/O configuration, peripheral device connections, and basic system coordination while practicing safe operation and introductory troubleshooting techniques used in modern automated manufacturing.
664-215 Industry 4.0 TPM Mgmt 1 664-200 and 664-201 This course introduces the foundational concepts of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) within modern Industry 4.0 environments in preparation for SACA certification. Students learn TPM principles, digital monitoring methods, equipment effectiveness analysis, and basic predictive maintenance strategies while practicing safe procedures and hands‑on activities used to improve reliability in smart manufacturing systems.
Course #: 664-215
Title: Industry 4.0 TPM Mgmt
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments: 664-200 and 664-201 This course introduces the foundational concepts of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) within modern Industry 4.0 environments in preparation for SACA certification. Students learn TPM principles, digital monitoring methods, equipment effectiveness analysis, and basic predictive maintenance strategies while practicing safe procedures and hands‑on activities used to improve reliability in smart manufacturing systems.
664-216 Pneumatic Troubleshoot 1 1   This course develops foundational skills for diagnosing and correcting faults in industrial pneumatic systems in preparation for SACA certification. Students learn systematic troubleshooting methods, safe testing procedures, and the use of diagnostic tools to identify issues in valves, actuators, air preparation components, and control circuits. Hands‑on activities reinforce problem‑solving techniques used in modern manufacturing environments.
Course #: 664-216
Title: Pneumatic Troubleshoot 1
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments:   This course develops foundational skills for diagnosing and correcting faults in industrial pneumatic systems in preparation for SACA certification. Students learn systematic troubleshooting methods, safe testing procedures, and the use of diagnostic tools to identify issues in valves, actuators, air preparation components, and control circuits. Hands‑on activities reinforce problem‑solving techniques used in modern manufacturing environments.
664-217 Mechanical Power Sys 1 1   This course introduces the foundational skills and concepts related to industrial mechanical power transmission systems in preparation for SACA certification. Students learn the operation and installation of belts, chains, gears, bearings, and shaft components while practicing safe procedures and basic troubleshooting techniques used in modern manufacturing environments.
Course #: 664-217
Title: Mechanical Power Sys 1
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments:   This course introduces the foundational skills and concepts related to industrial mechanical power transmission systems in preparation for SACA certification. Students learn the operation and installation of belts, chains, gears, bearings, and shaft components while practicing safe procedures and basic troubleshooting techniques used in modern manufacturing environments.
664-219 Industrial Elec Sys 1 1 Program student; 605-200 and 664-207 This course introduces the foundational skills and concepts related to industrial electronic components and circuits in preparation for SACA certification. Students learn the operation and application of solid‑state devices, signal conditioning components, control electronics, and basic electronic circuits while practicing safe testing, system measurement, and introductory troubleshooting techniques used in modern manufacturing environments.
Course #: 664-219
Title: Industrial Elec Sys 1
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments: Program student; 605-200 and 664-207 This course introduces the foundational skills and concepts related to industrial electronic components and circuits in preparation for SACA certification. Students learn the operation and application of solid‑state devices, signal conditioning components, control electronics, and basic electronic circuits while practicing safe testing, system measurement, and introductory troubleshooting techniques used in modern manufacturing environments.
664-220 Industrial Elec Sys 2 1 664-219 or concurrent This course builds on foundational electronic skills by introducing advanced industrial electronic components and circuit applications in preparation for SACA certification. Students learn the operation of complex solid‑state devices, analog and digital interface circuits, power electronics, and system-level electronic control while practicing safe diagnostic methods and troubleshooting techniques used in modern manufacturing environments.
Course #: 664-220
Title: Industrial Elec Sys 2
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments: 664-219 or concurrent This course builds on foundational electronic skills by introducing advanced industrial electronic components and circuit applications in preparation for SACA certification. Students learn the operation of complex solid‑state devices, analog and digital interface circuits, power electronics, and system-level electronic control while practicing safe diagnostic methods and troubleshooting techniques used in modern manufacturing environments.
664-221 Ethernet Communications 1 1   This course introduces the fundamental concepts and skills needed to work with industrial Ethernet communication systems. Students learn basic networking principles, Ethernet hardware, IP addressing, switches, and communication diagnostics. Hands‑on activities focus on configuring simple networks, verifying connectivity, and safely troubleshooting communication issues. The course supports preparation for SACA networking‑related certification.
Course #: 664-221
Title: Ethernet Communications 1
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments:   This course introduces the fundamental concepts and skills needed to work with industrial Ethernet communication systems. Students learn basic networking principles, Ethernet hardware, IP addressing, switches, and communication diagnostics. Hands‑on activities focus on configuring simple networks, verifying connectivity, and safely troubleshooting communication issues. The course supports preparation for SACA networking‑related certification.
  Total Credits: 10  
Total Credits: 10

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Minimum Program Credits Required: 21

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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