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Electromechanical Technology

• Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)
• Certificate
• Skill Sets
  • Automated Systems
  • Electronic Communications
  • Technical Communications
  • Technical Electricity
  • Technical Electronics
  • Technical Foundations
  • Industrial Maintenance

The Electromechanical Technology (ELM) program provides a technical education at the certificate level. The broad-based curriculum provides instruction and practical application of a variety of technical concepts and practices. The courses include electricity, pneumatics, hydraulics, industrial controls and computer fundamentals.

Successful completion of the ELM program will allow graduates to enter the workforce at the technician level, prepared to assemble, install, calibrate, troubleshoot, service and repair equipment and system components used in industry and business.

Employment opportunities for graduates include areas of plant maintenance, computer systems, programmable logic control, technical service and sales, instrumentation, and research and development.

The ELM curriculum is based on algebra and trigonometry. Additional transitional courses may be required in English, mathematics and reading. Each student's placement test scores will determine individual requirements.
Upon completion of the Electromechanical Technology certificate the graduate will be able to:

• Apply accepted safety and health practices in the workplace
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the construction, operation and function of components and devices used in mechanical, electrical and fluid power systems
• Apply principles, knowledge and analysis skills in troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining mechanical, electrical and fluid power systems
• Use tools and instrumentation to troubleshoot and/or repair industrial equipment and systems
• Read, interpret, and design schematics and wiring diagrams for mechanical, electric and fluid power systems
• Apply effective written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrate computational skills to solve problems involving parameters contained in mechanical, electrical, electronic, and fluid power systems
• Demonstrate computer literacy

Associate in Applied Science (AAS): Electromechanical Technology

Description
The Electromechanical Technology (ELM) program provides a technical education at the Associate in Applied Science level.  It is a broad-based curriculum that provides instruction and practical application of a variety of technical concepts and practices.  The courses include electricity, electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics, industrial controls, electrical systems, and automated systems.

Students enrolling in the ELM program have a choice of two career paths:  Industrial Maintenance Option and/or Electronics Option.    The Industrial Maintenance option provides the student with additional knowledge and skills to perform maintenance in an industrial setting.  The Electronics option includes courses in electronic communications.  These courses provide the student with additional knowledge and skills in analog and digital electronic communications principles and applications.

Successful completion of the ELM program will allow graduates to enter the workforce at the technician level.  They will be prepared to assemble, install, calibrate, troubleshoot, service and repair equipment and system components used in industry and business.  Employment opportunities for graduates include areas of plant maintenance, computer systems, programmable logic control, technical service and sales, instrumentation, and research and development.

The ELM curriculum is algebra and trigonometry based.  Additional transition courses may be required in English, mathematics and reading.  Requirements will be determined by placement test scores.

This is a career program and designed to enable graduates to seek employment after successfully completing the program of study.  Students planning to transfer to a 4-year program should consult their advisor or Student Services regarding specific program and course transfer issues.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the Electromechanical Technology program the graduate will be able to:

• Apply accepted safety and health practices in the workplace
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the construction, operation and function of components and devices used in mechanical, electrical, electronic and fluid power systems
• Apply principles, knowledge and analysis skills in troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining mechanical, electrical, electronic and fluid power systems
• Use appropriate tools and instrumentation to troubleshoot and/or repair industrial equipment and systems
• Read, interpret, and design schematics and wiring diagrams for mechanical, electric and fluid power systems
• Read, interpret, design and apply computerized control programs for PLC’s and other automated equipment
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of discrete and continuous process control and robotic systems
• Apply effective written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrate computational skills to solve problems involving parameters contained in mechanical, electrical, electronic, and fluid power systems
• Demonstrate computer literacy and the use of computerized technology
• Demonstrate an appreciation and awareness of human and cultural diversity

Recommended Course Sequence: 66-68 Semester Hours

Certificate: Electromechanical Technology

*Students who complete the Occupational Safety & Health course will also earn a 30-hour OSHA Certificate of Completion in General Industry Safety.

Skill Sets

Skill Sets: Automated Systems

Skill Set Outcomes

• Explain the concepts, construction and function of fundamental machine and process control circuitry
• Design a 'ladder-logic' control schematic
• Explain the construction, function and application of hydraulic devices and circuitry
• Explain the construction, function and application of pneumatic devices and circuitry
• Discuss the design, operation and application of a programmable logic controller (PLC)Program a programmable logic controller (PLC)
• Explain discrete vs. continuous and open-loop vs. closed-loop control methods
• Describe the design, function and characteristics of industrial robots

Skill Sets: Electronic Communications

Skill Set Outcomes

• Describe the function and application of analog and digital components and circuitry used in electronic communications
• Analyze and troubleshoot electronic communication systems
• Explain the various methods of transmitting communication signals
• Discuss fiber optic and laser communications methods

Skill Sets: Technical Communications

Skill Set Outcomes

• Develop skills in writing documents
• Use proper punctuation, sentence structure, and grammar in writing documents
• Use proper grammar, usage, and mechanics appropriate to technical situations
• Develop oral communication skills directed towards technical applications
• Develop skills in maintaining and using computers through the use of windows
• Use internet, e-mail, and other software applications

Skill Sets: Technical Electricity

Skill Set Outcomes

• Discuss the properties, devices and circuitry for direct-current (DC) electricity
• Analyze series, parallel, series-parallel DC electrical circuits
• Discuss the properties, devices and circuitry for alternating-current (AC) electricity
• Analyze series, parallel, series-parallel AC electrical circuits

Skill Sets: Technical Electronics

Skill Set Outcomes

• Explain the operation and application of semi-conductor devices
• Analyze and troubleshoot solid-state electronic circuits
• Explain the application and logic concepts of digital electronic circuits
• Design various digital logic circuits
• Explain the theory, operation and application of microprocessors
• Program a microprocessor using basic assembly language

Skill Sets: Technical Foundations

Skill Set Outcomes

• Discuss OSHA standards as they apply to safety and health issues in an industrial environment
• Apply safe and approved practices in the workplace
• Apply proper techniques in solving algebraic problems
• Explain concepts and principles of physics and mechanics
• Solve problems involving physical and mechanical properties

Skill Sets: Industrial Maintenance

Skill Set Outcomes

• Discuss OSHA standards as they apply to safety and health issues in an industrial environment
• Apply safe and approved practices in the workplace
• Demonstrate knowledge of working with industrial mechanical and power transmission systems
• Apply proper techniques and practices when using hand and power tools and in the repair of industrial equipment and systems
• Apply proper techniques in troubleshooting and maintaining industrial systems and components
• Develop knowledge of mechanical, fluid power, and electrical industrial systems and their interrelationships

Technical Studies: Industrial Equipment Maintenance
[In Partnership with South Branch Career & Technical Center]
Associate in Applied Studies (A.A.S.) in Technical Studies
Certificate

Developed in conjunction with the Adult Industrial Equipment Maintenance program at South Branch Career and Technical Center (SBCTC), this program offers both a certificate component as well as a 2-year Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree. The SBCTC courses will serve as the technical core of the program, and Eastern will provide the required general education classes as well as additional technical courses.

The AAS option offers a business/technical foundation that will prepare students to progress into management positions in business or industry, and/or to begin their own business, if that is their goal. The certificate option emphasizes the technical courses and requires fewer general education courses.

Incorporating the technical courses at SBCTC, the program opens a pathway to higher education for students, and provides them the background to enter the technical labor market.

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Technical Studies: Industrial Equipment Maintenance
62-64 credit hours

Designed with three components, this program provides the student a thorough understanding of Industrial Equipment Maintenance. Through classroom study, audiovisual presentations, and actual 'hands-on' performance tasks, the student will master the procedures necessary to become an accomplished maintenance technician.
Contact the Academic Program Director for Industrial Technologies at Eastern WV Community and Technical College for recommended course sequencing.

 
Certificate: Technical Studies: Industrial Equipment Maintenance
32-33 credit hours

This program is designed to provide the student with a thorough understanding of Industrial Equipment Maintenance welding.  Through classroom study, audiovisual presentations, and actual 'hands-on' performance tasks, the student will master the procedures necessary to become an accomplished maintenance technician.
Contact the Academic Program Director for Industrial Technologies at Eastern WV Community and Technical College for recommended course sequencing.