George Brown Polytechnic

Automation Technician Program

George Brown Polytechnic

Faculty:School of Mechanical and Engineering Technologies
Degree:Certificate; Online
Field of Study:Electromechanical and Instrument. and Maint. Tech./Technicians, Other
Length:32 Week(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $1,780
International: $2,442
Careers:Contractors and Supervisors, Electrical Trades and Telecommunications

Description:

We developed the 32-week Automation Technician certificate program to meet the industry’s growing demand for workers with a broad set of skills and knowledge in industrial automation, including digital electronics, process control, SCADA systems, and programming of Programmable Logic Controllers and robotics. This program examines applications and examples of automated manufacturing systems, including both the theory and function of digital and industrial electronics, hydraulics and pneumatics, robotics systems, programming languages and alarm management. You’ll learn through a combination of theory and laboratory simulations using LogixSim, a simulation software suite that includes electronics, PLC and robotics simulation.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

    Applicants must have

    • An Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent or mature student status (19 years or older and do not have a high school diploma)
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