Automation Specialist II CBE (CRT.AS2.CBE)

Integration of electrical, mechanical, robotics and digital PLC, HMI and VFD control systems. This certificate leads to technician-level skills for entry-level employment or apprenticeship training in the maintenance and repair of automated systems used in manufacturing and industrial settings. Coursework covers electrical, hydraulic, mechanical and automation knowledge and skills. This certificate is stackable with Automation Specialist I CBE and is part of the Applied Engineering Technology CBE (AAS) curriculum. Completers also can be awarded Smart Automation Certification Alliance (SACA) certification Level II.

Program requirements may change over time. Specific degree/graduation requirements are determined by a degree audit.
Catalog Term Year: 2026 Fall
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
Hours
APTC-058
Mechanical Power Systems II 
*
.5
APTC-059
Laser Shaft Alignment 
*
.5
APTC-060
Electric Motor Troubleshooting 
*
1.5
EETC-081
Physical Computing I 
1.0
EETC-082
Physical Computing II 
1.0
APTC-062
Pneumatic Troubleshooting I 
*
1.0
APTC-063
Industrial Electronic Sys I 
*
1.0
APTC-064
Variable Frequency Dr II 
*
1.0
EETC-083
Physical Computing III 
1.0

Semester Totals
8.5
Second Semester
APTC-065
Industrial Electronic Sys II 
*
.5
PLCC-075
HMI - Human Machine Interface 
2.0
APTC-066
Ethernet Communications II 
*
.5
APTC-067
Electronics Systems Install I 
1.0
APTC-068
Data Analytics I 
.5
APTC-069
Robot Systems Integration II 
*
1.0
APTC-070
Smart Factory Systems II 
*
1.0
EETC-084
AI and Robotics 
1.0
EETC-085
STEM Projects 
2.0

Semester Totals
9.5

Total Program Hours

18.0