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Mechatronics Technology Technical Certificate

For more information, contact the Business and Technology division at 615-230-3301 or at bustechinfo@volstate.edu.

The certificate program is offered for students interested in employment as a technician in an integrated multidisciplinary environment. 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 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 basic understanding of the electrical and mechanical components in a mechatronics system.

  2. The graduate will demonstrate a basic understanding of pneumatic, electro pneumatic and hydraulic control circuits in a mechatronics system.

  3. The graduate will demonstrate a basic understanding of digital logic and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) in a mechatronics system. 

  4. The graduate will have demonstrated a basic ability to use troubleshooting techniques, correct malfunctions, and apply safety rules with respect to electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic components used in a mechatronics system.

CIP Code: (09) 15.0403.00     SOC Code: 17-3024

Certificate Requirements - Credits (18)

  • MECH 1310 - *Electrical Components Credits: (3)
  • MECH 1320 - *Mechanical Components and Electric Motors Credits: (3)
  • MECH 1330 - *(Electro) Pneumatic and Hydraulic Control Circuits Credits: (3)
  • MECH 1340 - *Digital Fundamentals and Programmable Logic Controllers Credits: (3)
  • Mechatronics Electives (Choose from the following list) Credits: (6)
    ​ENGR 101 - *Engineering Graphics with CAD I  Credits: (3)
    ENGR 102 - *Engineering Graphics with CAD II  Credits: (3) 
    ENST 1350 - *Industrial Safety  Credits: (3)
    INFS 1010 - Computer Applications  Credits: (3)
    MATH 1130 - ^College Algebra  Credits: (3)
    OR MATH 1710 - ^Precalculus Algebra  Credits: (3) OR HIGHER
    MECH Prefix Elective Credits: (3)

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 (9)

  • MECH 1310 - *Electrical Components Credits: (3) Gallatin Campus Students

  • OR MECH 1320 - *Mechanical Components and Electric Motors  Credits: (3) ​Gallatin and Cookeville Campus Students

  • MECH 1330 - *(Electro) Pneumatic and Hydraulic Control Circuits Credits: (3) Gallatin and Cookeville Campus Students

  • OR MECH 1340 - *Digital Fundamentals and Programmable Logic Controllers  Credits: (3) Gallatin Campus Students​

  • Mechatronics Electives (Choose from list above ENST 1350  Preferred) Credits: (3)

First Year - Spring Semester - Credits (9)

  • MECH 1320 - *Mechanical Components and Electric Motors Credits: (3) Gallatin Campus Students

  • OR MECH 1310 - *Electrical Components  Credits: (3) Gallatin and Cookeville Campus Students

  • MECH 1340 - *Digital Fundamentals and Programmable Logic Controllers Credits: (3) Gallatin and Cookeville Campus Students

  • OR MECH 1330 - *(Electro) Pneumatic and Hydraulic Control Circuits  Credits: (3) Gallatin Campus Students

  • Mechatronics Electives (Choose from list above ENGR 101  Preferred) Credits: (3)