Automation Controls/SCADA - Mitchell Technical Institute

Automation Controls/SCADA from Mitchell Technical Institute is a Campus Associate Automotive degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. Description Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition, known in the industry as SCADA, is emerging as one of the fastest expanding areas of industry today. This program teaches students to use computers to collect management data and to use automated systems. Industries are placing greater emphasis on remotely controlling switching devices, gathering accurate inventory data, managing the operation of electrical devices, measuring and metering electrical systems and automating routine tasks. SCADA technicians will find employment in electric power utilities, gas companies, water systems, security systems and in industrial applications. Graduates will install and maintain remote switches and communication devices, or operate computer networks to control remote switches. This is the only program of its kind currently in the U.S. Note: Students in this program are required to purchase a laptop computer from MTI. The laptop will have the necessary software installed and will be serviced free of charge while the student is attending MTI. Program Outcomes 1. Conduct simple mechanical repairs on typical electromechanical systems, from replacing wiring, electromechanical devices, and other items that are original to the equipment, to installing new system modifications, then returning the system to operational specifications. 2. Diagnose electronic system problems using appropriate test instrumentation, schematics, technical reference manuals, and determine if fault is electrical, electronic, software, or mechanical in nature. Recommend appropriate repair process and initiate repair. 3. Utilize various computer software found in industry: Visio, Visual Basic, HMI programs, PLC programming, Microsoft office applications used for documentation, repair, and modification of equipment. 4. Repair electrical and electronic systems, from devices, subsystems, wiring/cabling to circuit board level and return equipment to correct operation. 5. Integrate electro/mechanical equipment into electronic and computer controlled systems. This equipment includes: discrete devices, PLCs, sensors, application programming, communication hardware/software and computer related hardware. 6. Design, construct, program, and implement a proper operating SCADA system utilizing a smart metering system. 7. Understand and follow safety practices and procedures including OSHA 10 certification. Career Opportunities Automation Technician Bench Technician Maintenance Technician Controls Technician Electronics Technician Security Technician View more details on Mitchell Technical Institute . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Automotive courses.