Looking for a great-paying job that doesn’t require a traditional four-year degree? Our Workforce & Continuing Education (WCE) programming explores the fundamentals you need to know to get started in construction, robotics, operations and more!
WCE Catalog
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The Controls Technician program prepares individuals for a future in an advanced manufacturing environment. It concentrates on how machines coordinate and communicate in the assembly process.
Topics covered include programming and troubleshooting of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Human Machine Interface (HMI) devices. Motor control with Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) technology and part tracking utilizing Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) are also covered in this program.
Controls Technicians must be creative and analytical in their approaches when working with modern production processes.
Upon successful completion, a FANUC Handling Tool Operation and Programming Certification will be issued, and a student may choose to take a Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification Level 1 exam.
For more information, refer to the WCE Schedule of Classes.
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The Builder Pre-License Certificate of Completion is a job skill training program, which after successful completion of both Builder Pre-License Segment I and Builder Pre-License Segment II courses, students will be prepared to sit for the Michigan State Builder's License exam (additional fee through the state of Michigan at time of exam).
The Segment I course training will present business management, estimating, design and building science, contracts, risk management, marketing and sales.
The Segment II course training will present project management, scheduling, and current Michigan Residential and Construction Safety Standards, along with management, marketing and sales.
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The Home Inspection certificate of completion program is a job skill training program to assist students with learning how to set up a home inspection business. Students will follow the home inspection process and discover how to identify common problems, tool requirements, how to market, and what is required to get started.
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The Industrial Maintenance Technician pathway is for students who want to concentrate on the mechanical aspects of contemporary industry. Courses in this program include rigging/robots mechanical and FANUC Robots and Mechanical Systems, which is the backbone of modern industry.
This program will introduce the Maintenance Technician to fluid power and pipefitting / tube-bending skills that are needed in the maintenance field. The Maintenance Technician will also study electrical fundamentals and motor control, along with PLC training for an overall knowledge of the maintenance processes.
These courses are all designed to provide students with the needed expertise to install, troubleshoot and repair these essential mechanisms.
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The Robotics Technician program includes an introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) used for machine communication. Electrical fundamentals, robot electrical troubleshooting and motor drives and controls are also part of this program. The Robotics Technician is prepared to enter the complex environment of today's automated processes with a comprehensive approach to installation, programming and troubleshooting.
Upon successful completion, a FANUC Handling Tool Operation and Programming Certification and a FANUC iRVision 2D Certification will be issued. Students may choose to take a Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification Level 1 exam.
For more information, refer to the WCE Schedule of Classes.
