Automated Systems Integration Overview
Are you ready to take your automation career further? The Automated Systems Integration program is an advanced technical degree designed for individuals with two or more years of automation or mechatronics industry experience or an associate degree in Automation Engineering or Mechatronics who are looking to build on their skills and advance their careers.
Develop advanced skills in designing, integrating, and troubleshooting automated systems through hands-on learning in modern, working labs.
Students explore robotics, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), industrial networks, and system diagnostics while gaining experience with the technologies used in today’s manufacturing and advanced automation industries.
This program also offers a seamless transfer pathway into four-year programs, including opportunities at University of Wisconsin—Stout.
Skills you'll gain:
- Industrial drives (VFDs)
- Programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
- Mechanical power systems
- Industry 4.0 technologies
- Hydraulic systems
- Pneumatic systems
Don't just learn automation. Build it. Troubleshoot it. Own it.
Earn credit for prior learning! Do you have previous educational or work experience in the field? You could be eligible to receive credit for prior learning.
Just the Facts
Automated Systems Integration
21 Credit Advanced Technical Certificate
Program Length
One Year
Delivery Method
Face-to-Face
Career Cluster
Manufacturing
Program Location
Eau Claire
Start Months
January, August
Learn more about the cost of attendance.
Term 1
$ 2,225
Term 2
$ 2,255
What are estimated program costs? Estimated Total: $4,480
Career Opportunities
Production Technicians
Line Operators
Manufacturing Technicians
Mechanical Technicians
Operators
Manufacturing Automation Engineers
Graduate Outcomes
CVTC graduates are ready for the workforce. Each year, we send our graduates the Graduate Follow-Up Survey asking several questions related to employment. Here are the program outcomes and job data.
$54K* Yearly Salary
Automated Systems Integration professionals make an average starting salary of $53,757.
190 Regional Jobs
There are 190 job openings in the CVTC district for the Automated Systems Integration industry.
* This wage is not specific to CVTC graduates. Wage estimates are based on entry-level positions and are gathered from Lightcast which is an economic modeling software that blends historical and projected industry and occupation trends within CVTC's 11-county district. Wage estimates are based on Occupational Employment Statistics and the American Community Survey.
Transfer
Credits to Other Institutions
Should you choose to continue your education after you leave CVTC, we have agreements in place with several institutions to ensure an easy transfer.
Program Courses
These are a few of the courses you will take in this program. Courses and the recommended sequence change from year to year; once you are enrolled in a program at CVTC you will be given a recommended course sequence that outlines what courses you should take and the order in which to take them.
You may search for available courses. If you are ever unsure of what courses to take, talk to your academic advisor. If you are looking for course information for previous years, check out our past catalogs.
Here are a few of the courses you can take in the Automated Systems Integration program.
Sample Courses
VFD Systems 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.
Sensor Logic Systems 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.
PLC Troubleshooting 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.
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Admission Requirements
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