Water System Automation: Electronics Technology Program @ SCC
Santiago Canyon College's water programs are unique to Orange County however 5 other partner colleges have started their Automation Fundamentals Certificate programs with core courses in DC Electricity, AC Electronics, and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's).
These Automation based courses stack well within the unique disciplines offered at each of these colleges; Industrial Technology, Robotics, Manufacturing Technology, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, Electrical Technology, HVAC/R, Electronic Technology, and Theme Park Technology.
Partner colleges included are Irvine Valley, Saddleback, Orange Coast, Fullerton, Cypress, and now Santiago Canyon. Automation has become a major driving force in the previously mentioned industries.
Employers are looking to the community colleges to provide the needed foundational automation training for new hires as well as retraining incumbent workers to meet entry-level skills.
The Water System Automation program is designed to prepare students for careers in the public health fields of drinking water and wastewater sanitation, as well as other fields of automation applications.
This program is also designed to enable those already working in these fields to upgrade their skills. Subjects addressed include basic principles of electricity and electric power, interpretation of ladder logic diagrams, use of measurement instruments such as multimeters and oscilloscopes, laboratory construction and troubleshooting of control circuits and programmable logic controllers, and application of these technologies in the drinking water and sanitation
industries.
FAQs
Career options and examples of careers in electronic technology include the following:
- Bench electrical/electronic repair technician
- Water and wastewater instrumentation and control technician
- Customer and Field Service Support Technician
- Research and Development or Test Technician
With a bachelor's degree:
- Electronic Engineering Technologist
- Design, Field Support, or Manufacturing Engineer
A student may also transfer into the California State University system and complete a bachelor's degree in engineering technology.
The Certificate of Achievement in Water System Automation is designed to prepare students for careers in the public health fields of drinking water and sanitation, as well as other fields of automation applications. This program is also designed to enable those already working in these fields to upgrade their skills. Subjects addressed include basic principles of electricity and electric power, interpretation of ladder logic diagrams, use of measurement instruments such as multimeters and oscilloscopes, laboratory construction and troubleshooting of control circuits and programmable logic controllers, and application of these technologies in the drinking water and sanitation industries.
Program Requirements - includes course requirements and sequencing that reflect program goals.
ETEC 110 (3 units)
ETEC 120 (3 units)
ETEC 130 (3 units)
WATR-063 (3 units)
Total = 12 Units
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