Programmable Control Technician I Certificate (PC81)
The Programmable Control Technician I certificate program offers specialized training in programmable controllers. Topics include motor control fundamentals and instruction in basic and advanced PLCs.
Employment Opportunities
The Programmable Control Technician I program is intended to produce graduates who are prepared for employment as industrial maintenance electricians with a background in programmable control systems.
Admissions Criteria
- Submit a completed application and application fee;
- Be at least 16 years of age;
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript,
- Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
- Meet the following assessment requirements:
| Test |
Reading |
Writing |
Numerical |
Algebra |
| Accuplacer |
36 |
30 |
23 |
NA |
| Accuplacer (Next Gen) |
218 |
222 |
223 |
NA |
| Compass |
70 |
32 |
26 |
NA |
| SAT |
16 |
15 |
18 |
NA |
| SAT |
270 |
280 |
310 |
NA |
| ACT |
14 |
13 |
14 |
NA |
| ASSET |
37 |
38 |
32 |
NA |
| PSAT |
16 |
15 |
18 |
NA |
| GED |
NA |
145 |
145 |
NA |
| TABE |
461 |
NA |
442 |
NA |
Programmable Control Technician I Curriculum
The curriculum for the Programmable Control Technician I certificate program is designed for the semester system. A student may enter the program during fall and spring semesters. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 12 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 345 contact hours and generally takes 1 semester to complete.
Program Courses
Required
Program Costs
Tuition ($100 per credit hour): $1,200
Fees ($370 per semester): $740
Books/Supplies: $300
Course Supply Fees:
- IDSY 1110 Industrial Motor Controls: $20
- IDSY 1120 Basic Industrial PLC’s: $20
- IDSY 1220 Intermediate Industrial PLC’s: $20
(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)