Robotics / Mechatronics

Shared first block for every VoTechWorks program. OSHA 10 (30 for construction management), first aid/CPR/AED, applied trade math and measurement, technical reading and writing, digital literacy, and career readiness. Completed before students enter the fabrication bay and machine floor unsupervised.

• Hold an OSHA 10 card and current CPR/AED certification
• Convert, measure and estimate with trade units, fractions, percentages and basic geometry
• Read a specification, code excerpt or manual and write a clear technical report
• Use email, spreadsheets, and the program's digital job-management tools
• Present a resume, portfolio and interview answers to an employer panel

Competency course in PLCs for the Robotics / Mechatronics program. Instruction moves from demonstration to supervised practice to independent performance in the fabrication bay and machine floor, measured against the print, tolerances and shop standards. Students set up, produce and measure real work in PLCs and keep a production log signed off by the instructor.

• Explain the principles, terminology and standards that govern PLCs
• Select and safely use the tools, equipment and materials for PLCs
• Perform the core tasks of PLCs to the standard, within time, without rework
• Identify faults, hazards and non-conformities in PLCs work and correct them
• Document PLCs work in the production log to industry format

Competency course in pneumatics/hydraulics for the Robotics / Mechatronics program. Instruction moves from demonstration to supervised practice to independent performance in the fabrication bay and machine floor, measured against the print, tolerances and shop standards. Students set up, produce and measure real work in pneumatics/hydraulics and keep a production log signed off by the instructor.

• Explain the principles, terminology and standards that govern pneumatics/hydraulics
• Select and safely use the tools, equipment and materials for pneumatics/hydraulics
• Perform the core tasks of pneumatics/hydraulics to the standard, within time, without rework
• Identify faults, hazards and non-conformities in pneumatics/hydraulics work and correct them
• Document pneumatics/hydraulics work in the production log to industry format

Competency course in sensors for the Robotics / Mechatronics program. Instruction moves from demonstration to supervised practice to independent performance in the fabrication bay and machine floor, measured against the print, tolerances and shop standards. Students set up, produce and measure real work in sensors and keep a production log signed off by the instructor.

• Explain the principles, terminology and standards that govern sensors
• Select and safely use the tools, equipment and materials for sensors
• Perform the core tasks of sensors to the standard, within time, without rework
• Identify faults, hazards and non-conformities in sensors work and correct them
• Document sensors work in the production log to industry format

Competency course in motor drives for the Robotics / Mechatronics program. Instruction moves from demonstration to supervised practice to independent performance in the fabrication bay and machine floor, measured against the print, tolerances and shop standards. Students set up, produce and measure real work in motor drives and keep a production log signed off by the instructor.

• Explain the principles, terminology and standards that govern motor drives
• Select and safely use the tools, equipment and materials for motor drives
• Perform the core tasks of motor drives to the standard, within time, without rework
• Identify faults, hazards and non-conformities in motor drives work and correct them
• Document motor drives work in the production log to industry format

Competency course in industrial robots for the Robotics / Mechatronics program. Instruction moves from demonstration to supervised practice to independent performance in the fabrication bay and machine floor, measured against the print, tolerances and shop standards. Students set up, produce and measure real work in industrial robots and keep a production log signed off by the instructor.

• Explain the principles, terminology and standards that govern industrial robots
• Select and safely use the tools, equipment and materials for industrial robots
• Perform the core tasks of industrial robots to the standard, within time, without rework
• Identify faults, hazards and non-conformities in industrial robots work and correct them
• Document industrial robots work in the production log to industry format

Competency course in troubleshooting for the Robotics / Mechatronics program. Instruction moves from demonstration to supervised practice to independent performance in the fabrication bay and machine floor, measured against the print, tolerances and shop standards. Students set up, produce and measure real work in troubleshooting and keep a production log signed off by the instructor.

• Explain the principles, terminology and standards that govern troubleshooting
• Select and safely use the tools, equipment and materials for troubleshooting
• Perform the core tasks of troubleshooting to the standard, within time, without rework
• Identify faults, hazards and non-conformities in troubleshooting work and correct them
• Document troubleshooting work in the production log to industry format

An integrated, assessed piece of real work that draws on every trade course in Robotics / Mechatronics: planned, estimated, executed and documented by the student, reviewed by an employer advisor. Capstones are shown in the Student Yard or the Museum of VoTech where the work allows.

• Plan and estimate a complete job from a specification
• Execute the job to standard within the estimate
• Present the finished work and its documentation to an employer panel

Supervised placement with an employer partner in Robotics / Mechatronics work. Hours are logged against the certifying body's task list; the employer evaluates against the same rubric used in the shop.

• Perform the trade's tasks in a real workplace under supervision
• Meet employer expectations for attendance, safety and conduct
• Log hours and tasks in the format the certifying body accepts

Structured preparation for FANUC CERT; PMMI Mechatronics; Siemens Mechatronics L1: content review mapped to the exam blueprint, timed practice exams, practical-exam rehearsal, and registration/eligibility paperwork with the registrar.

• Score ≥ 80% on two timed mock exams
• Complete the eligibility application and hours verification
• Rehearse the practical exam format to time

The program completion credential(s). Sat at the school's authorized testing center or the body's test site; results recorded in the student record and reported in the annual outcomes report. Pass standard: Credential issued by the body.