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Workforce Solutions: Mechatronics Classes

Programs & Training at Virginia Western > Mechatronics > Workforce Solutions: Mechatronics Classes

This program offers a series of courses to prepare workers for an advanced manufacturing environment in entry level jobs such as Electromechanical Technician, Production Technician or Industrial Maintenance Technician. Level I courses include: Electricity AC/DC and Multimeters, Precision Measuring, Mechanical Systems, Torque, Fluid Power (Pneumatics and Hydraulics) Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Sensors, and Robotics.

Mechatronics: Electricity – AC, DC, & Multimeters

Decrease production downtime, improve efficiency, and increase output by understanding electricity and how to work with it safely.  This course has been specifically developed to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to enable them to work safely and effectively with electricity.  The lab components of the training offer the learner the opportunity to build, test, and troubleshoot AC/DC circuits and to examine the operating voltages and currents related to proper circuit operation.  Learners will use various instruments to make circuit measurements and calculations.

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Mechatronics: Fundamentals of Fluid Power

Come to this class to learn how to do the real heavy lifting – using the principles of hydraulics and pneumatics! Power up a system that will take a human design and multiply the force to perform incredible feats. Fluid Power (Hydraulics and Pneumatics) are widely used methods of energy transmission used extensively on industrial, construction and agricultural machinery. Learn the building blocks of advanced systems: air compressors, power units, filters, pressure control valves, directional control valves, speed control valves, linear and rotary actuators, and more. It is recommended that students take the Electricity course or have fundamental knowledge of alternating and direct current (AC/DC). Gain stackable credentials and add to your skill set by earning two Festo / NC3 credentials.

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Mechatronics: Fundamentals of Robotics

Step into the world of robotics! Robots complete repetitive tasks but also have very complex human interactions. As the world of manufacturing continues to build highly automated systems, robotics will become increasingly used to improve efficiencies, accuracy, and the ability to build more and more complicated systems. Add robotics to your manufacturing skill set and become a key team member, contributing significantly to solving the complex issues in industry. In just 6 weeks, you will learn the first level of robotics, building your resume for advancement in an in-demand manufacturing career!

Additional information will be available later this spring for summer registration!

Mechatronics: Mechanical Systems

Did you take things apart as a kid – wondering how things work? You may very well have a natural mechanical ability – a talent that manufacturers want as one of the most desirable skills. The driving forces in any machine are mechanical systems: gears, drives, bearings, pulleys, and more – all found in everything that moves! The Mechanical Systems course covers the installation, use, maintenance, and troubleshooting of mechanical drive components and systems used every day in industry. Open the door to a new career in manufacturing, or a related field such as engineering, aerospace, power generation, to name a few!

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Mechatronics: Precision Measuring

Precision measuring is the cornerstone of quality in products and services that many people and organizations rely on each day.  Starrett, Snap-on, and MC2 combined their industrial experience and expertise to create certifications that include hands-on training on instruments that are vital to engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, power generation, and natural resources, to name a few.  Those who earn these certifications will be proficient in the use of a variety of instruments ranging from tapes and rules to calipers and micrometers.

Additional information will be available later this spring for summer registration!

Mechatronics: Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) & Sensors

If programming is your thing, join us to learn ladder logic for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). PLCs are sturdy computers used in rugged environments such as manufacturing to allow for automation of advanced manufacturing systems. Sensors are the eyes, ears, touch, and feel for those systems, relaying signals to the PLCs to direct the workings of all of the mechanical assemblies. You will work with high-end products from Rockwell Automation / Allen Bradley controls to discover the inner workings of industrial systems. In just 8 weeks, earn 2 Festo / NC3 credentials and build your resume to a higher paying job!

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Mechatronics: Torque

Like tinkering with mechanical things? When assembled parts are fastened together with bolts or other threaded fasteners, tightening the fasteners improperly could cause failure. Consider the importance of a metal medical assembly inside a human body, or the wheel of a vehicle, or an essential part of a manufacturing production line. Breakdowns occur when proper torque is not applied.  Learn torque theory and gain experience in torque application, a fundamental requirement for any engineering, assembly, maintenance or repair job in manufacturing, health care and automotive fields. Gain three NC3 / Snap-On credentials in just 8 weeks!

Additional information will be available later this spring for summer registration!

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