Industrial Automation, Controls, and Networking

10-631-2 Associate Degree (two-year) Campus: New Richmond

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Interfacing. Administration. Evaluation.

Classroom and hands-on laboratory instruction with several manufacturing systems will help you understand computer and programmable logic controller (PLC) interfacing, control systems, network installation, and administration.

Special Features

This program is unique in the state. The first year of the Industrial Automation, Controls, and Networking program and the first year of the Information Technology - Network Specialist program at New Richmond are closely aligned. Second-year students have the option to continue with the Industrial Automation, Controls, and Networking program or pursue the Information Technology - Network Specialist program.

Admission Requirements

Students in this program must:

• Complete application form and submit with fee (fee waiver may apply if previously submitted)
• Complete Accuplacer entrance assessment to determine placement (waiver may apply with acceptable alternative test scores and/or postsecondary degree completion)
• Complete admissions interview with a WITC counselor (above requirements should be completed prior to interview)

Program-Specific Requirement

Students in this program must:

• Complete the SmarterMeasure Learning Readiness Indicator assessment for online learning

Communicator. Self-motivated. Accurate.

As you prepare for your career, you should strive to reach a comfort level in the following courses or skills:

• Algebra/Geometry
• English/Speech/Creative Writing
• Economics/Business
• Basic computer skills

Find out what the Industrial Automation, Controls, and Networking program
can help you do in the Career Impact article Not your father's manufacturing technology.

Program Outcomes

Employers will expect Industrial Automation, Controls, and Networking graduates to be able to:

• Identify control systems and network requirements
• Make recommendations for hardware and software
• Perform installations and supportive functions for LAN/communication busses
• Perform installations and maintenance of controls hardware/software/cabling
• Develop system documentation
• Maintain system documentation
• Troubleshoot hardware/software of PLCs, instrumentation, and control systems
• Integrate controls systems
• Perform programming and configuration of distributed control systems

Program Costs

The estimated total program cost for the two-year Industrial Automation, Controls, and Networking program is approximately $9,350. This program is eligible for financial aid. View more information on program and costs.