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Career Studies Certificate in Instrumentation Technology Fundamentals
Career Studies CertificateCareer Studies Certificate in Instrumentation Technology Fundamentals
Mountain Gateway Community College
The Instrumentation Technology Fundamentals program is designed to prepare individuals for entry-level technical support positions or advancement opportunities in the instrumentation field. Instrumentation technicians install, calibrate, adjust and maintain devices and control systems. Work involves the measurement and regulation of the temperature, pressure, level and flow of the various processes used in an automated manufacturing or production environment.
Outcomes
Automation and other advanced manufacturing systems are the backbone of modern industry operations. These complex systems involve the interaction of electrical, electronic, mechanical and computer components and devices. Technicians must be broadly trained in the areas of electrical and electronics fundamentals, electrical machinery and controls, PLCs, hydraulics and pneumatics, computer networking, mechatronic system fundamentals, system analysis and troubleshooting techniques, and other technical applications.
Program Overview & Guidance
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| Program Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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| Considerations for Selecting Degree | Automation and other advanced manufacturing systems are the backbone of modern industry operations. These are complex systems, involving the coordinated interaction of electrical, electronic, mechanical and computer components and devices. |
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Program Credit Requirements
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
| Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | We award SDV 100 credit for prior learning for transfer students who have completed an Associate degree or higher. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | Students earning an associate degree while in high school are not eligible for guaranteed admission programs and must complete 3 college specific general education courses. All courses are evaluated and transferred as applicable to your degree. |
| Credit for Prior Learning | Yes |
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College Level Information
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Is This College Right For Me? | MGCC provides a great start with small class sizes, personal service, and innovative programs with competetive prices. |
| Transfer Student Catalog Year | Year of admission |
| First Year Student Catalog Year | Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance |
| Applying for Guaranteed Admissions | None required |
Where Can This Degree Transfer
This section displays VCCS degrees most closely related to this
program and to which you may be able to most efficiently transfer your
current course work. So, you can use this list to find a degree you can
complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program
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If you are interested in transferring to a four-year degree view this degree on the Transfer Virginia site to explore degrees aligned with this program at Virginia's 4-year institutions.
If you are interested in transferring to a four-year degree view this degree on the Transfer Virginia site to explore degrees aligned with this program at Virginia's 4-year institutions.
| Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Shore Community College | Associate in Applied Science in Electronics Technology | Associate | Associate in Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Eastern Shore Community College | Associate in Applied Science Electronics Technology Computer Technician Specialization | Associate | Associate in Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| New River Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Electronics Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| New River Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Instrumentation and Control Automation Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Electronics Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Piedmont Virginia Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Industrial Electronics Technology Degree | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Piedmont Virginia Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Industrial Electronics Technology Degree Electronics Engineering | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Piedmont Virginia Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Industrial Electronics Technology Degree Mechanical Engineering | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Electrical/Electronics Degree | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | Hybrid |
Careers Where This Degree Applies
| O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49-2094.00 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment | Repair, test, adjust, or install electronic equipment, such as industrial controls, transmitters, and antennas. | Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations |
| 51-9141.00 | Semiconductor Processing Technicians | Perform any or all of the following functions in the manufacture of electronic semiconductors: load semiconductor material into furnace; saw formed ingots into segments; load individual segment into crystal growing chamber and monitor controls; locate crystal axis in ingot using x-ray equipment and saw ingots into wafers; and clean, polish, and load wafers into series of special purpose furnaces, chemical baths, and equipment used to form circuitry and change conductive properties. | Production Occupations |
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