Advanced Electrical Power Systems and Instrumentation Certificate of Specialization: Not Transcript Reported

Advanced Electrical Power Systems and Instrumentation Certificate of Specialization

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Related Degrees & Certificates

Program	Units
AS Associate in Science Degree Program
Industrial Electronics Technology	60 units
CA Certificate of Achievement
Electrical Technology: Electrical Power Systems and Instrumentation	19 units
CS Certificate of Specialization
Telecommunications Fundamentals	8 units

Career Opportunities

Our students in the current 19 unit certificate readily find employment in a variety of industries (e.g., utilities, transportation, aerospace, bio-tech, etc.) as electronics technicians. The demand for employees with this background has been consistent over the last 15 years and according to data from Economic Modeling Systems, Inc. the projected need for these skills remains strong through the next ten years. The program overall provides entry into positions as electronics technicians, maintenance technicians and other positions where calibration and instrumentation of devices for motor-controlled equipment comprise the critical skills/knowledge for employment. Activities in the work environment would include operation and maintenance of robots in manufacturing, precise control management in pharmaceutical manufacturing and control/delivery of electrical power across the utility owned grid and into homes and business. The skills in this certificate are at an advanced level and prepare students for a move to either a supervisory/lead position or one requiring they pass a high-level technical certification (employer administered) for their next assignment.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

Demonstrate the ability to design and maintain industrial communication systems.
Demonstrate the ability to calibrate transmitters, sensors, indicators, controllers and final control elements.
Demonstrate an understanding of of the theory, construction, installation and operation of hydraulic, pneumatic and vacuum power systems in an automated controls environment.
Demonstrate an understanding of component parts of a Programmable Logic Controller, their function and the interrelationship of the two.

Recommended high school preparation

Coursework in Electronics, Science, Mathematics, English

About the Program

The Electronics Technology program at CSM prepares a student for entry-level employment as an electronics technician and, with additional General Education coursework, for transfer to a baccalaureate institution. Entry-level employment opportunities exist in many segments of the electronics industry in the greater Bay Area. Companies involved with circuit design and fabrication; computer construction, installation, and support; component manufacturing; high-technology transportation; aerospace systems; automated process control; and consumer electronics all offer program graduates opportunities for entry-level employment.

Career opportunities in Electronics include work as an engineering aide, a technician, or a manager. These individuals are involved with design, manufacturing, sales, or service of a wide range of products. Electronics is one of the largest and fastest growing career fields in Northern California, with more significant growth expected over the next decade. Most Electronics Technology majors specialize in a particular area, such as communications systems, computer and digital systems, microwave, medical electronics, manufacturing, or precision instruments.

Meet with a CSM counselor to discuss how to achieve academic goals and to develop a comprehensive student educational plan (SEP).

University Transfer Program
60–70 transferable units

California State University
University of California
Independent Colleges and Universities

Program Overview

This advanced certificate adds to the skills accrued through the Certificate of Achievement in Electrical Power Systems and Instrumentation. It prepares students to advance their careers to a level with greater responsiblity and demands a higher level of technical knowledge.

Program Requirements

Requirements

Required Core Courses: 12 units		Units
ELEC 422	Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers	4 units
ELEC 424	Hydraulic, Pneumatic and Vacuum Power Systems	4 units
ELEC 442	Electronic and Pneumatic Process Control Systems	4 units

Total Required Units: 12