Manufacturing & Marine
Pending professional review: this program and its curriculum has not yet been verified by a licensed engineer or certified journey-level tradesperson. Study draft only.
Robotics / Mechatronics
12 mo full-time · 1800 clock hours. VT-BUILD-V1 #9754 (2026-09-25): courses, lessons and assessments written for the trade by the build hub, from the verified research brief; draft pending review.
Core curriculum
Workplace safety including lockout/tagout (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147), arc-flash and electrical safety (NFPA 70E), machine guarding (OSHA 1910.212), and industrial robot safeguarding (ANSI/RIA R15.06 / ISO 10218)trade math, technical communication, and career readinessPLC programming in IEC 61131-3 languages (ladder diagram, function block diagram, structured text, sequential function chart) covering inputs/outputs, timers, counters, analog signals (4-20 mA and 0-10 V), HMI basics, and industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus)pneumatics and hydraulics including cylinder force, flow, and pressure calculationssensors and signal conditioningmotor types, drives, synchronous speed (Ns = 120f/P), slip, and torque calculationsindustrial robot operation and programming using FANUC HandlingTool and ROBOGUIDE offline simulation, teach pendant jogging, coordinate frames, I/O, program creation and editing, and data backupselectrical and mechanical component fundamentals including Ohm's law, series/parallel circuits, gear and pulley ratioselectro-pneumatic and hydraulic control circuitstroubleshooting methods for automated and robotic systemscapstone project integrating mechanical, electrical, PLC, and robotic skillsexternship or worksite placement in a manufacturing or marine environmentpreparation for FANUC CERT, Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification Program Level 1, and PMMI Mechatronics credential exams
Course & assessment plan
10 courses · 1,800 clock hours · tuition $25,470 COMPLIMENTARY (exam and licensing fees separate; see tuition). Universal core → one competency course per curriculum area → capstone → externship/clinical → exam prep. Open the full plan with every assessment.
Certification & licensure
| Credential | Type | Issuing body |
|---|---|---|
| FANUC CERT | Vendor certification | FANUC America |
| PMMI Mechatronics | Industry certification | PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies |
| Siemens Mechatronics L1 | Vendor certification | Siemens |
Universal core (all programs)
| Module | Hours |
|---|---|
| Workplace safety (OSHA 10) | 10 |
| First aid / CPR / AED | 8 |
| Applied math & measurement | 40 |
| Technical reading & writing | 30 |
| Digital literacy (IC3/MOS) | 30 |
| Career readiness (NCCER Core / WorkKeys) | 30 |
Stackable pathways
Precision Manufacturing: Drafting / CAD / BIM → CNC Machining → Robotics / Mechatronics → Industrial Maintenance
