Industrial Automation
Industrial Automation
You will learn to:
- Learn to troubleshoot causes of operating errors and determine a plan of action
- Learn to perform routine maintenance on equipment and adjust functional parts of devices or control instruments
- Learn the principles of electronics in manufacturing, fluid power including pneumatics and hydraulics, motor theory and operation, and mechanical systems
Description
Industrial Automation is designed to prepare students to successfully enter the manufacturing/industrial maintenance industry. Students learn the principles of industrial safety, electrical theory, electronics in manufacturing, fluid power including pneumatics and hydraulics, motor theory and operation, and mechanical systems. The program includes training in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), to include both programming and troubleshooting.
Employment Options
The following list is associated with the approved SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) for this program and does not necessarily represent immediate opportunities; additional training may be required for some options listed.
- Building Mechanic
- Equipment Engineering Technician
- Facilities Technician
- Maintenance Engineer
- Maintenance Journeyman
- Maintenance Man
- Maintenance Mechanic
- Maintenance Specialist
- Maintenance Technician
- Maintenance Worker
Approximate Pay Potential: $20-45 per hour. (O*NET source: Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 49-9071.00)
Who can attend?
Adult
High School
Where?
Lawton - Main Campus
Certification Outcomes:
- NC3: Multimeter certification
- OSHA 10 General Industry (5302)
- OSHA 30 General Industry (5305)
- SACA Silver or Gold Certification: Certified Industry 4.0 Associate (4585)
- NC3 Hand Tools
- Forklift Certification (2410)
- ODCTE: Industrial Maintenance Mechanic (3901)
- ODCTE: Fluid Power Mechanic (3902)
- ODCTE: Electrical/Electronic Mechanic (3903)
Applying for this Program
Adult Student
Start Your Application Today!
Please download and read the Non-Medical Admission Booklet above then start your application below.
If you are applying as an ADULT STUDENT, please come to Student Resource Center at Great Plains Technology Center and meet with a Career Advisor to finalize your application.
Student Resource Center
Call: 580-250-5535
Email: studentresourcecenter@greatplains.edu
Walk-in or Postal:
Great Plains Technology Center
Attn: Student Resource Center
4500 SW Lee Blvd.
Building 100, Room 107
Lawton, OK 73505
High School Student
Start Your Application Today!
For more information, visit with your high school counselor, or use any forms of the communications below to schedule an appointment with a Career Counselor.
Student Resource Center
Call: 580-250-5535
Email: studentresourcecenter@greatplains.edu
Walk-in or Postal:
Great Plains Technology Center
Attn: Student Resource Center
4500 SW Lee Blvd.
Building 100, Room 107
Lawton, OK 73505
