# Electromechanical Technology (Certificate of Achievement)

Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Industrial Electrical Technology

Source: https://chaffey.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/19210/20265/18867/20092/19020

### Description

The Electromechanical Technology Certificate provides students with the fundamental skills for career paths in the maintenance trade, using the fundamentals of mechanical drives including: belts, chain, gear dives, as well as rigging. Students will be introduced to pneumatic machine operation and functions, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and the programming of electrical and mechanical equipment such as AC motor control. Students form a foundation in workplace electrical and tool safety, electrical theory, as well as fundamental hands-on practices with electrical pneumatic / hydraulic circuits, blueprint reading, the ability to understand pneumatic / hydraulic systems, as well as basic PLC programming of control system logic. This course develops awareness of maintenance processes, inspections and repairs.

### Program Learning Outcomes

Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

1.  Understand the fundamental principles of electricity, industrial basic controls, and electrical motors.
2.  Interpret blueprints and utilize the applications of motor controls in order to obtain gainful employment in the field of industrial electricity.
3.  Understand the basics of hydraulic power, basic circuits, and functional circuits.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement (CA):** | | 17 |
| IET 401A | Introduction to Electricity | 2.5 |
| IET 401B | Industrial Basic Controls | 2.5 |
| IET 407 | Electrical Blueprints | 3 |
| IET 411 | Programmable Logic Controllers | 3 |
| IETMECH 400 | Introduction to Mechatronics | 4 |
| **Choose one:** | | 2 |
| IET 400 | Introduction to Workplace Safety | 2 |
| or IET 422 | OSHA Safety Training | 2 |
| **Total** | | **17** |

### Other Information

Manufacturing, Industrial Design, and Transportation

Local Program (Major) Code: L153

Program Control Number: 42183

TOP Code: 0935.00\*

CIP Code: 15.0499