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Automation is taking over manufacturing, healthcare, transportation, banking, retail, logistics, and many other areas by storm. Along with it comes an opportunity to join this new environment and the rewards that it offers.
This Automation Technician career training program provides you Industry 4.0 automation-related hard and soft skills that employers are looking for in new employees.
In 160 hands-on hours, you’ll master hard skills that include Workplace Math, Data Literacy, Computational Literacy, Spatial Literacy, (and Data Visualization, Blueprint Reading, Introduction to CNC, and Introduction to AI as electives); they are the hard skills that employers want new hires to have.
You’ll also learn soft skills that include problem solving, attention to detail, critical and logical thinking, perseverance, professional communication, time management, and adaptability that employers expect you to have.
When you graduate from this training, employers who have queued up in our recruitment portal will be wanting to interview you.
Successful completion of the free 1-2 NCLab Career Readiness Assessment, and others as assigned. High School Diploma or equivalency. Students should have the ability to learn and apply what they learn, as assessed by the NCLab Career Readiness Assessment. Prior experience in the subject matter is not required.
This training program provides you must-have hard and soft skills to thrive in the 21st century automation-laden workplace. The 160-hour training can be completed in as little as 2 months.
There are no lectures or exams. You learn at your own pace, by completing practical mini projects and solving problems rather than by answering quiz questions.
Mandatory courses include Workplace Math, Data Literacy, Computational Literacy 1, and Spatial Literacy. Electives include Data Visualization, Computational Literacy 2, Reading Blueprints, Introduction to CNC, Introduction to Electricity, Introduction to Hydraulics, and Introduction to Mechanics.
By working with your personal coach and the support team, you also acquire essential soft skills that include problem solving, attention to detail, critical and logical thinking, professional communication, time management, perseverance, and adaptability.
The training is self paced and works well with your family and work responsibilities. You have a personal coach to help you stay on track, and a dedicated support team to assist you throughout your training.
Upon completing the program, you will have shown that you are able to learn and apply new knowledge that your new job will require and you will have acquired the hard and soft skills needed to be an effective Automation Technician. You will also be ready to pass widely recognized certifications including the ACT Workkeys NCRC (National Career Readiness Certificate) and TOSA spreadsheet certificate.
The Northwest Missouri State University Continuing Education Automation Technician Career Training is delivered through a partnership with NCLab, an innovative STEM career training provider.
