Automation and Robotics

School of
Manufacturing

Amy Loveland

Instructional Management Assistant
801-593-2494

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Course Details Program Orientation & Policies

Program Summary

When Can I Start

Bi-weekly start dates

Credits

30 Credit Hours

Time to Complete

13 months @ 18hrs/wk

Training Locations

Main Campus, Utah Department of Corrections Instructional Service Center

Adult Student Costs | $3,338^*

*Estimated: Includes Tuition, Fees and Course Materials. Some elective courses may have additional fees and/or materials that are not calculated in this summary.

High School Costs | $60

Tuition is free for high school students, however there are some fees and materials that they may be responsible for at the beginning or during the program

NOTE: Textbook and material costs are based on Davis Tech’s bookstore prices at the time of publication and are subject to change. There are no charges associated with personal data collection and processes or verification of student identity.

Program Outcomes

Placement Rate

%

Career Outlook

Industrial Machinery Mechanics

Program / Admission Details

Program Description

Students enrolled in the Automation and Robotics program will utilize industry standard tools, manufacturing equipment, and procedures for entry-level technicians. Students will design, build, test, and troubleshoot automated technology, which is directly tied to industrial processes. The program offers students the opportunity to apply hands-on learning to prepare them to meet industry needs in their respective fields. Students of the Automation Technology program have the opportunity to practice safety measures, industrial controls, mechanical, fluid power systems, robotics, refrigeration, electronics, instrumentation-process control, communications, programmable logic controllers, building automation, plumbing, solar panels, solar thermal water systems, and other forms of alternative energy.

Admission Requirements

This program is open to qualified high school and adult students who meet the following program requirements:

ADULT STUDENTS: Have a high school diploma or equivalent
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: Must be at least 16 years of age AND be in 11th or 12th grade
Complete program placement assessments as noted below.

Placement Assessment Requirements

Transcripts for prior academic learning or assessments (such as college or high school), may waive some or all of the admission requirements. Copies should be provided to the Assessment Center. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable in most cases.

The following tests are required for this program:

Accuplacer Next Generation Reading Practice Reading Test
Accuplacer Next Generation Math (Arithmetic) Practice Math Test

High School student applicants must submit transcripts for ALL PROGRAMS. Cumulative GPA of 2.0 and successful completion of Math 2 (B or higher) and English 2 (B or higher) is required to waive testing for high school students. Some programs have higher GPA requirements. Student’s must have the minimum required grade for two quarters or one semester in the same school year.
Placement testing is waived for students with a Davis Tech Certificate of Completion at an equivalent level or higher, or an associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited college

Credentials and Certifications

Davis Technical College Credentials

Davis Technical College Certificate of Program Completion

Utah State Board of Education CTE Skill Certificate (High School Students Only)

Electronics 1
Electronics 2

Transfer Options

The following academic agreements are available to students in the this program. In order to receive credit for course work included in these agreements, you must provide a transcript to the receiving institution.

Please be aware that some agreements require you to complete the entire program before they will transfer credit. Please contact your instructor at Davis Tech if you have questions.

This program is eligible to transfer credits towards an AAS degree to the following institutions: