Build the Basics. Power Your Automation Career.

If you're curious about robotics, automation, and electronics, this certificate gives you the essential foundational skills to get started. The Mechatronics Level I Workplace Certificate covers DC/AC electronics, mechanics, and manufacturing processes, preparing you for entry-level technical roles or to continue toward more advanced credentials in mechatronics and related fields. 

What You'll Learn

  • Understand and work safely with DC and AC electrical circuits 
  • Apply hands-on skills in industrial mechanics and automation hardware 
  • Learn manufacturing processes and material handling 
  • Develop foundational robotics knowledge to support automation tasks 

Program Requirements

This certificate requires 16 credits, typically completed over two semesters. Fall semester covers industrial mechanics and basic electronics; spring semester builds on that with automation, robotics, and manufacturing processes. 

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Where This Certificate Can Take You

This program equips you for technical roles in automation, electronics, and robotics environments—and sets a strong foundation if you want to pursue further training. 

Graduates may be qualified for roles such as: 

  • Automation Technician Assistant 
  • Robotics Support Technician 
  • Electronics Lab Assistant 
  • Maintenance Helper 

You could work in: 

  • Manufacturing plants and automation facilities 
  • Robotics or automation labs 
  • Industrial maintenance departments 
  • Electronics service or repair shops 

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