Automation Technician Certificate

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 2
Last Re-Certification Date: 7/17/2024
Next Re-Certification Date: 7/29/2026

Program Description

The Automation Technician Certificate builds upon the Industrial Maintenance Technician Certificate and provides you with a foundation to work with more advanced automated manufacturing processes. This certificate will give you a solid foundation in the implementation and troubleshooting of motor controls, programmable logic controllers, and other associated automation systems. You'll also learn the basics of robotic systems. These skills will prepare you for a career working in a fast-paced modern manufacturing environment.

Established in 2024

CIP: 15-0406 Automation Engineer Technology/Technician.

Training Program Type

Vocational

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

8900 U.S. Highway 14
Crystal Lake, IL 60012
(815) 479-7842

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Quality Assurance

  • North Central Association
  • Illinois Community College Board

Education Information

Community College Certificate of Completion

48 Weeks ( 576.00 Hours / 36.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$4,374.00
Fees$793.00
Total Cost$5,167.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
  • Institutional Scholarships

Application Procedure

For general information, please call a New Student Enrollment Coach in the Admissions Office at 815-479-7732. Once approved for training, please contact Kristen Mueller at 815-479-7842 or wioatraining@mchenry.edu

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes
  • Online/E-Learning Instruction

Performance Data

Program: Automation Technician Certificate

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 2
Last Re-Certification Date: 7/17/2024
Next Re-Certification Date: 7/29/2026

Program Description

The Automation Technician Certificate builds upon the Industrial Maintenance Technician Certificate and provides you with a foundation to work with more advanced automated manufacturing processes. This certificate will give you a solid foundation in the implementation and troubleshooting of motor controls, programmable logic controllers, and other associated automation systems. You'll also learn the basics of robotic systems. These skills will prepare you for a career working in a fast-paced modern manufacturing environment.

Established in 2024

CIP: 15-0406 Automation Engineer Technology/Technician.

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

8900 U.S. Highway 14
Crystal Lake, IL 60012
(815) 479-7842

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Quality Assurance

  • North Central Association
  • Illinois Community College Board

Education Information

Community College Certificate of Completion

48 Weeks ( 576.00 Hours / 36.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$4,374.00
Fees$793.00
Total Cost$5,167.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
  • Institutional Scholarships

Application Procedure

For general information, please call a New Student Enrollment Coach in the Admissions Office at 815-479-7732. Once approved for training, please contact Kristen Mueller at 815-479-7842 or wioatraining@mchenry.edu

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes
  • Online/E-Learning Instruction