Mechatronics Multicraft Tech is a Diploma program offered by Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Dickson in Dickson, TN. The program takes 12 Months (3 Semesters) to complete, with a total tuition of $7,230.
Program Overview
About
The Mechatronics technician ensures all components of a manufacturing operation that includes mechanics, electronics, control engineering and computing are all working properly. Mechatronics may alternately be called electromechanical systems or control and automation engineering/ technician.
Because Mechatronics combines training in two existing fields - Industrial Maintenance and Machine Tool Technology - the multi-craft technician must know how to repair and troubleshoot a variety of systems.
Students earning the Mechatronics diploma will be trained extensively in manufacturing processes with emphasis on accuracy and productivity, utilizing skills in pneumatics, hydraulics, robotics, computer controls and preventive maintenance. Graduates should be well-rounded, multi-craft technicians with the skills required to enter an on-the-job apprentice program.
Admission Requirements and Process
To be considered for admission, please complete the following steps
Online Application by clicking “Apply Now”
Official High School Transcript or Equivalent
Proof of Immunity to MMR and Varicella
- Applicants must provide proof of two doses of each immunization or positive titer levels.
HESI A2 Entrance Exam
- A minimum score of 70 in both math and reading sections. HESI scores are valid for 2 years. Retesting may be allowed once per term and must be a minimum of 30 days after the prior test.
- If you test at a testing center other than TCAT Dickson or Clarksville, please have the testing facility email Sherry.Bowman@tcatdickson.edu with your official scores.
- Achieving the minimum scores on the HESI A2 exam does not guarantee admission. Admission to the Surgical Technology Program is highly competitive, and only a select number of students are enrolled in each class.
Surgical Technology applicants with a complete application are ranked based on scores on the entrance exam.
*Additional documentation will be required following acceptance into the program to meet clinical app
Truck Driving
The following criteria must be completed before you are given a start date, with the exception of the DMV check and drug test which you will be required to obtain a maximum of 30 days (or less) before you start the class (at a designated health care facility). You must pass the drug test and DMV check. If you do not pass the drug test and DMV check you will not be able to attend the class. You must also obtain the CDL Permit prior to class.
Step 1
Must be 18 years of age & a U.S. Citizen
Step 3
Obtain DOT physical (Certified Medical Exam).
Step 7
Submit copies of DOT physical (Certified Medical Exam), DOT Learners Permit, and Tennessee driver license. At this time, you will obtain a start date. *Submit documents within the 30 days before the class start date: (If not submitted a week before class starts you will lose your start date.)
Step 8
Student will provide Student Services with the following documents:
A. Copy of your Ten Year Motor Vehicle Report. You can get your MVR by visiting https://www.tn.gov/safety/driver-services/helpful-information/mvr.html or by going to the Clarksville Driver Service Center at 220 West Dunbar Cave Road, Clarksville, TN 37040.
B. Complete a drug screen (location to be determined. A random drug test may be a possibility at any time during your enrollment.)
Medical Assisting Technology applicants with a complete application are ranked based on scores on the entrance exam.
*Additional documentation will be required following acceptance into the program to meet clinical approval.
HESI A2 Testing Dates
HESI testing slots are limited. Call Sandy Petty at 615-425-5698 or 615-441-6220 to request a date. Applicant must pay the $63 exam fee to reserve a seat. The HESI test fee is nonrefundable. Please arrive early for the HESI exam. Testing begins promptly at the scheduled time. There will be no late admittance.
General Requirements
- Official transcript must be mailed directly from your school system to TCAT Dickson, Attn: Sherry Bowman. Electronic submission of transcripts must be from Parchment.com or…
- Foreign Transcripts will require translation and evaluation from a credentialing service to verify equivalent to a US high school diploma. It is the applicant’s responsibility to…
- Applicants must provide proof of two doses of each immunization or positive titer levels.
- A minimum score of 70 in both math and reading sections. HESI scores are valid for 2 years. Retesting may be allowed once per term and must be a minimum of 30 days after the prior…
- If you test at a testing center other than TCAT Dickson or Clarksville, please have the testing facility email Sherry.Bowman@tcatdickson.edu with your official scores.
- Achieving the minimum scores on the HESI A2 exam does not guarantee admission. Admission to the Surgical Technology Program is highly competitive, and only a select number of…
Application Process
- 1Submit ApplicationComplete the online application form with your personal information and educational background.
- 2Submit TranscriptsProvide official high school transcripts or GED certificate. Some programs may require additional documentation.
- 3Financial AidComplete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal financial aid. Meet with a financial aid advisor to review your options.Complete FAFSA Application
- 4EnrollmentOnce accepted, complete enrollment paperwork, register for classes, and attend orientation.
School Information
Campus Location
Student Demographics
These are demographics for all students at the Advanced Manufacturing Campus (IPEDS, 2024).
Percentages are of total fall enrollment. 4 students whose race or ethnicity was not reported are included in that total but shown as no category, so the figures above come to 99.8% rather than 100%.
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
The tuition rates table below includes only tuition and fees for the Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) day programs.
Note: Most Tennessee residents age 18 or older are eligible for up to $2,000 each year through the Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship Program if they are enrolled full-time at a Tennessee College of Applied Technology. Visit the Financial Aid page for more information.
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Fee Schedule*
| Trimester Hours | Maintenance Fee | Student Access Fee | Technology Access Fee | Trimester Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-40 | $225 | $10 | $52 | $287 |
| 41-80 | $304 | $10 | $52 | $366 |
| 81-135 | $459 | $10 | $52 | $521 |
| 136-217 | $800 | $10 | $85 | $895 |
| 218-340 | $1293 | $10 | $85 | $1388 |
| 341-432 | $1446 | $10 | $85 | $1541 |
Special Academic Fees
| Program | Cost Per Trimester |
|---|---|
| Diesel Powered Equipment | $50 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration | $100 |
| Practical Nursing | $100 |
| Truck Driving | $300 |
| Welding Technology | $100 |
Cost per Contact Hour (for DoD Memorandum of Understanding purposes only): $3.35
Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology that participate in the DoD Memorandum of Understanding may accept Federal Tuition Assistance for qualified applicants.
Curriculum
Program Credentials
| Option Name | Hours | Credentials |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Maintenance Technician | 432 | Certificate |
| Electrical Maintenance Technician | 864 | Certificate |
| Multicraft Maintenance Technician | 1296 | Diploma |
| Automated Multicraft Technician | 1728 | Diploma |
| Advanced Multicraft Technician | 2160 | Diploma |
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School Information
Campus Location
Student Demographics
These are demographics for all students at the Advanced Manufacturing Campus (IPEDS, 2024).
Percentages are of total fall enrollment. 4 students whose race or ethnicity was not reported are included in that total but shown as no category, so the figures above come to 99.8% rather than 100%.