Electro-Mechanical Technology

Electro-Mechanical Technology 

Career Pathway Certificate: 42 credits. Advising Guide

Career Description

The Electro-Mechanical Technology program provides a solid foundation in automated electronic technologies preparing students to work as technicians in a broad range of industries: wind, solar, hydropower, avionics manufacturing, food and beverage manufacturing, engineering, and others. Electro-mechanical technicians perform a variety of job duties:

• operate and maintain equipment
• perform mechanical and electrical component repair to correct malfunctions following manufacturing requirements
• comply with project environmental health and safety programs
• perform preventative maintenance in accordance with OEM maintenance manuals

Electro-mechanical technicians use electrical and electronic theory to design, build, repair, calibrate, and modify components, circuitry controls, and machinery.

Course of Study

This program prepares students for employment in electro-mechanical technology fields. This industry seeks employees with skills in electrical engineering, electronics, mechanics, and motor controls. The Electro-Mechanical Technology career pathway certificate is fully contained in the Associate of Applied Science: Electro-Mechanical Technology degree, and, as such, all coursework in the certificate may be applied to completion of the AAS degree. Dual-credit alignment exists at Hood River Valley High School for MEC 123.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be able to:

1. Qualify for employment in the electro-mechanical field as entry-level operators.
2. Assist technicians with the repair, servicing, and manufacturing of electro-mechanical systems by applying basic knowledge of electrical, electronic, mechanical, and hydraulic/pneumatic concepts.
3. Communicate effectively both at the individual level and within team settings.
4. Qualify for employment in the high-tech field as electronics technicians.

Prerequisites

• MTH 65 Beginning Algebra (4 credits) completed with a “B” or better or equivalent placement
• WR 115 Introduction to Expository Writing (4 credits) or IRW 115 Critical Reading and Writing (5 credits) or equivalent placement.