Applied Engineering Technician
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Take the first step toward a challenging and rewarding career in engineering by completing the Applied Engineering Technician certification program.
Harford's Applied Engineering Technician program prepares students to work alongside engineers and scientists, working hands-on with electrical controls and components in a variety of workplaces. This certificate program teaches skills that can lead to working in manufacturing, electronics, production and processing, operations, and research and development.
COURSES REQUIRED TO COMPLETE PROGRAM:
IA 1184 Introduction to Electrical Control Systems
IA 1183 Basic Electricity/Electronics for Engineering Technicians
IA 1219 Instrumentation for Industrial Applications
IA 1186 Engineering Technical Print Reading
RECOMMENDED COURSE:
IA 1250 Introduction to Programmable Logic Controller (PLC): Fundamentals and Applications
TIME NEEDED TO COMPLETE PROGRAM:
17 weeks (in class time)
2 semesters
CREDENTIAL(S) OFFERED:
NCCER Digital Badges
NCCER Basic Safety Certificate
NCCER Core Certificate
OSHA 10 Safety Card
NCCER Pipelayer Badge
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CONTACT:
training@harford.edu
What's Next?
After completing this program, you can begin working as an entry-level engineering technician, maintenance technician, or a production technician, or you may choose to pursue an associate degree in Engineering Technology.
An Engineering Technician may:
- Assist engineers and scientists in conducting applied research in electrical engineering.
- Design or modify engineering schematics for electrical transmission and distribution systems or for electrical installation in residential, commercial, or industrial buildings, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
- Diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electrical components, assemblies, or systems.
- Install or maintain electrical control systems, industrial automation systems, or electrical equipment, including control circuits, variable speed drives, or programmable logic controllers.