Alamo Colleges District

Alamo Colleges District

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Serving the Bexar County community through its programs and services that help students succeed in acquiring the knowledge and skills needed in today’s world. Today, five colleges fulfill this promise with a vast array of courses and 2-year degrees.
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Northeast Lakeview College

Northeast Lakeview College

Northeast Bexar County
Est. 2007

Serving more than 6,000 students from the ten Metrocom Communities and northeast San Antonio. Named “Best Institutional Facility” by Live Oak Economic Development.
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Northwest Vista College

Northwest Vista College

Northwest San Antonio
Est. 1995

Creating opportunites for success by offering quality academic, technical and life-long learning experiences to its diverse communities in a collaborative, student-centered, data-informed and shared leadership environment.
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Palo Alto College

Palo Alto College

South San Antonio
Est. 1985

Top 10 finalist for the 2019 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s signature recognition of high achievement and performance in America’s community colleges.
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St. Philip’s College

St. Philip’s College

East and Southwest
San Antonio
Est. 1898

A comprehensive public community college whose mission is to empower our diverse student population through educational achievement and career readiness.
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San Antonio College

San Antonio College

Midtown
Est. 1925

San Antonio College is named in the top 150 community colleges in the nation by Aspen Institute, and is ranked among the Top 10 colleges for Hispanics by Hispanic Outlook Magazine.
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Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Level II Certificate

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The Advanced Manufacturing Technology (AMT) Level II Certificate is designed to prepare students to move into the workforce in the modern manufacturing environment. With American manufacturers becoming increasingly dependent upon the use of high-tech equipment that involves multiple, automated, and integrated systems, it is crucial to recruit and employ individuals who know how to operate, troubleshoot, and maintain it.

The student will learn and work with electromechanical systems, motor control, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), pneumatics, robotics, process instrumentation, and safety. Graduates with this award are attractive to employers who implement production/ maintenance systems within the advanced manufacturing environment. By the completion of this program, students will also have prepared for more advanced courses in what is referred to as the future of the Advanced Manufacturing - Industry 4.0 / Manufacturing 4.0.

With this award, students seek jobs such as:

Industrial Tech., Mechatronics Tech., Manufacturing Tech., Electromechanical Tech.

Related Awards:

Fundamentals of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, OSA

Advanced Manufacturing Technology, A.A.S.

Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Level I Certificate

Advanced Manufacturing Technology: Instrumentation & Process Tech. Specialization A.A.S.

Advanced Manufacturing Technology: Instrumentation & Process Tech. Level II Certificate

Advanced Manufacturing Technology: Instrumentation & Process Tech. Level I Certificate

Advanced Manufacturing Technology: Robotics and Automation Specialization A.A.S.

Advanced Manufacturing Technology: Robotics and Automation, Level II Certificate

Advanced Manufacturing Technology: Robotics & Automation, Level I Certificate

Total Credit Hours Required: 42

Milestone Course(s)

*** denotes Milestone course(s)

A milestone course is a course that is critical for success in this program as determined by the Faculty of the Alamo Colleges District.

Additional Program Information

The AMT training addresses the evolving demand for automated manufacturing and the integration of smart technologies with traditional manufacturing methods. The program emphasizes versatile skills across various manufacturing technologies, including mechanical, electrical, electronics, and fluid power components. Hands-on training on electromechanical devices, motor control, PLC programming, industrial robotics, troubleshooting, and maintenance complements theoretical knowledge, ensuring proficiency in both areas. The curriculum extends beyond the classroom, providing practicum experiences that offer real-world workplace training to equip students with problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills vital in industrial settings.

Notes:

CIP Code: 15.0404
Major Code: AMTY

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