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Advanced Mechatronics Technology Technical Certificate

Department: Mechatronics

For more information, visit the Business and Technology Division webpage or contact the Math and Science division at 615-230-3261 or mathscience@volstate.edu.

The certificate program is offered for students interested in employment as a technician in an integrated multidisciplinary environment. Students enrolling in this certificate program should have either completed or transferred in credit (from a TCAT, for example) equivalent to the Mechatronics Technology Technical Certificate. Instruction in mechatronics provides students with the knowledge and hands-on training in electronics, mechanics, and computers to work in a variety of industrial and manufacturing related businesses. The certificate offers opportunities for employment preparation and skills enhancement.

The Advanced Mechatronics Technology Technical Certificate is embedded within the Associate of Applied Science in Mechatronics Technology and within the Associate of Arts and the Associate of Science, General Studies areas of emphasis.  Courses in this certificate may be used to award these degrees.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the graduate will have developed the skills, knowledge, and abilities to accomplish the following:

  1. The graduate will have demonstrated a thorough understanding of the electrical components, electric motors, and mechanical components in a mechatronics system.
  2. The graduate will demonstrate a thorough understanding of programmable logic controls (PLCs) in a mechatronics system. 
  3. The graduate will have demonstrated the ability to use troubleshooting techniques, correct malfunctions, perform systematic preventive maintenance and apply safety rules with respect to electrical components, mechanical components, electric motors, pneumatic and hydraulic controls, and PLCs used in a mechatronics system.
  4. The graduate will have demonstrated the ability to install, implement, and modify software tools used in mechatronic systems.

CIP Code: (09)15.0403.01

Certificate Requirements - Credits (18)

Total Certificate Requirements - Credits (18)

Recommended Schedule

This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, prerequisites, and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

All courses required for completion of this certificate are offered at both the Gallatin and the Cookeville Campuses during the day and all 1000 level MECH courses are also offered at the Gallatin campus during the evening.

First Year - Fall Semester - Credits (10-11)

First Year - Spring Semester - Credits (7-8)