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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Palo Alto College

Sep 18, 2024

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

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The Advanced Manufacturing Technology: Instrumentation & Process Technology Level II Certificate prepares students for employment in the modern manufacturing environment which is increasingly dominated by robotics. With American manufacturers becoming more dependent on 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 these complex systems.

The student will learn about and work with electromechanical systems, motor control, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), pneumatics, robotics and automated manufacturing systems. Level II Certificate graduates are attractive to employers who implement production/maintenance systems within the advanced manufacturing environment. Program graduates will be equipped with the technical skills needed to support engineers and other professionals engaged in developing, installing, calibrating, modifying, and maintaining robots, autonomous mobile robots, AGVs, and automated production lines. By the completion of this degree, students will be well prepared for the more challenging Industry 4.0 courses that are considered the future of Advanced Manufacturing.

With this award, students seek jobs such as:

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

Stackable Awards:

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

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

Related Awards:

Advanced Manufacturing Technology, A.A.S.

Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Level II Certificate

Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 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

Fundamentals of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, OSA

Total Credit Hours Required: 44

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

Our newly revamped Instrumentation and Process Technology Program is tailored to address the growing demand for skilled technicians who are adept at safely operating modern process industries. Our curriculum encompasses a wide spectrum of courses spanning instrumentation, quality control, process technologies, and automation technology. All course content is reinforced with hands-on laboratory sessions. As industries increasingly prioritize quality, efficiency, and sustainability, our program shines a spotlight on the indispensable role of modern automation technologies, smart sensing, and instrumentation. By providing our students with training in these vital areas, we prepare them to implement maintenance strategies that effectively curb downtime and ensure seamless operations in the ever-evolving process industries.

Notes:

*Capstone Course

CIP Code: 15.0403

Major Code: AMIC

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