Electro-Mechanical Technology
Purpose
This 2-year program is designed to prepare individuals for entry level positions in a wide range of technical positions within the industrial, manufacturing fields.
Program Description
The Electro-Mechanical Technology program is designed to prepare graduates for a career in the installation, maintenance, testing, and repair of industrial automation equipment and systems. Students in this program receive instruction in a wide range of areas including safety, electrical/electronic theory and troubleshooting, electrical motor theory, Industrial controls, CAD, fluid power, PLC programming, industrial machine maintenance and troubleshooting. Graduates will possess the skills necessary to enter the workforce as technicians in the fields of industrial electronic and electrical servicing, PLC and process control, industrial automation and as general electronic technicians. With a sizable percentage of skilled workers starting to retire, the call for new technicians will continue for many years. Newly hired technicians can expect a salary between $25,000 and $95,000 with the highest salaries coming for off-shore electronics technicians.
Program Length
Two Semesters (Career Certificate exit point)
Four Semesters (Technical Certificate)
Four Semesters (AAS)
Degree(s) Offered
Career Certificate
Technical Certificate
Associate in Applied Science
Admission Requirements
The applicant must:
- Meet all general admission requirements of the college.
- Receive a negative test result on drug screen test conducted by a certified laboratory and have the results submitted directly to the college.
- Display good manual dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, near vision, active listening, and information ordering skills.
Contact
Instructor: Greg Griffith 601.477.4059, greg.griffith@jcjc.edu. or Cody Robertson 601.477.4210, cody.robertson@jcjc.edu
Program Requirements
The following advisement plan is a recommended course of study. An academic advisor may alter course sequence to meet individual student needs. In addition, an academic advisor may recommend additional or different courses depending upon student career plans and/or requirements of the college or university to which the student plans to transfer.