Program Details

Industry 4.0 Smart Automation
https://www.northwoodtech.edu
Northwood Technical College - Local Programs
08/31/2023
The Industry 4.0 Smart Automation Certificate will give you the skills you need to enter a career in installing and adjusting industrial production and processing machinery. This program emphasizes the maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical, robotics, and PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) components on industrial machinery. Program Outcomes Industry 4.0 Smart Automation completers will be able to: Demonstrate safe practices and techniques Install fluid power components and automation components Maintain fluid power components and automation components Troubleshoot fluid power components and automation components Electrically connect automation and communication components Troubleshoot automated control systems Show More

Admission Requirements - Complete Paper application form - Be at least 16 years old at class start Program-Specific Requirements - Review and sign the HOMES Grant Tuition Funding Payment Qualifying Form

This program is offered

No set application deadline. October 1 is the date Northwood Tech begins taking applications for the following fall term. February 1 is the date for the following spring term, and July 1 for the following summer term. District residents who apply on or before the following dates shall have admission priority. For programs commencing any time during the fall semester, the preceding January 1. For programs commencing any time during the spring semester, the preceding May 1. For programs commencing any time during the summer semester, the preceding October 1. After the dates specified above, district residents shall have priority equal to non-district state residents for admission to programs.
All courses ladder into the 324541 Automated Packaging Systems Technician program.
Employment Services available to College students and graduates include: Electronic postings of all current openings listed with Employment Services are located on Wisconsin TechConnect, work-study positions within Northwood Tech are mailed/e-mailed to eligible students, Salary and placement information Northwood Tech dates are posted on the Northwood Tech Web site on each program page, resume assistance - staff are available to assist with resumes, cover letters, etc. (check with Student Services), seminars/workshops held on campus (including interview preparation), and job fairs held on campus.
The Academic Support Center (ASC) is located at each campus. Community members and students are encouraged to meet with an ASC instructor to create a personalized success plan. Services include: GED/HSED preparation, college preparation coursework, academic support within the classroom, foundational skill building classes in math/writing/reading, test taking and study skills strategies, critical thinking skills, basic computer skills, learning styles inventory, free peer tutoring, workshops focused on student learning, math and writing labs, academic coaching: individual one on one support, and English Language Learner (ELL) classes.

Cost above is an estimate of tuition. Books and additional supplies cost are TBD.
Students are responsible for a percentage of tuition and fees as determined by the WTCS Tuition and Fee Refund Policy when a class is dropped after the date classes start (regardless if the student ever attended). Refunds are calculated from the date the student formally notifies the Student Services office of their intent to drop a class or completely withdraws. Students must complete a drop form or drop classes online through MyNorthwoodTech. Refer to the Student Handbook for specifics.


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