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Helping automated systems operate smoothly

With a career in automation, you will troubleshoot, service, and fix computerized systems and control devices, including assembly and automated systems. These machines and systems are often used in industrial and manufacturing plants.

  • Electronics in Automation
  • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming and software
  • Application of Industrial Controls
  • Motion and Measurements

At TSTC, you will receive in-depth classroom instruction, followed by real-world, hands-on training in labs to gain the solid foundations necessary for a job in this high-tech field. Begin training in basic electrical concepts and motor control applications. You will then advance your skills to include Programmable Logic Controls, electromechanics, and troubleshooting.

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All TSTC students participating in the TSTC Money-Back Guarantee program are required to successfully complete HIRE 1100 Foundations for Career Success. All students will automatically be enrolled in HIRE 1100; satisfactory grade completion of HIRE 1100 determines eligibility for the TSTC Money-Back Guarantee initiative.

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Automation and Controls Technology
AAS Associate of Applied Science
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