Automated Industrial Technology

The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Automated Industrial Technology (AIT) prepares students to troubleshoot, maintain and repair a variety of automated electro-mechanical, product assembly, process control, and product distribution systems that use programmable controls and other methodologies to accomplish system management.

These systems include robotic, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and electronic devices.

Through this degree, graduates will gain the skills to define, integrate, install, program, and maintain complex control systems.

Additionally, students will gain the communication, problem solving and professional skills needed to be successful in this field.

The Automated Industrial Technology courses are designed to prepare students for industry recognized certifications.

Certificates of Completion (CCLs) in Automated Industrial Technology I and II and additional AIT CCLs are also available at select colleges.

Graduates of this program will be able to:

• Collaborate with diverse individuals and entities to achieve common goals.
• Install, test and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
• Analyze AC/DC circuits, and analog and digital systems.
• Calibrate, adjust and test process control systems.
• Install, test, operate and troubleshoot motor drives in an electrical control system.
• Perform, monitor and interpret machine operation.
• Interpret electrical and electronic control and power schematics and measure current, voltage and resistance.
• Analyze and perform preventive and predictive maintenance on robotic and other automated industrial equipment.
• Utilize computer information systems, microcomputer applications, and programming techniques.
• Apply electronic and mechanical fabrication techniques.
• Describe and adhere to safety, health and environmental rules and regulations.
• Practice professional standards of the industry and ethical behavior.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in varied settings in a culturally responsive manner.
• Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field.