Mechatronics Engineering Technology
Program Overview
The Mechatronics Engineering Technology program equips learners with the knowledge and skills to work as technicians in the engineering sector. Students will assemble, install, and service mechatronic systems, utilizing electronic, mechanical, and software engineering principles. The program focuses on functional skills such as data analysis, PLC usage, and CAD software, preparing graduates for various careers in automation, robotics, and maintenance.
Program Outline
It aims to provide learners with the knowledge, skills, and competencies to assemble, install, test, operate, maintain, fault find, repair, and service mechatronic systems, equipment, parts, and components. Students will be developed to carry out routine tasks under direct and indirect supervision as well as understand the expectations associated with various roles.
Careers:
- Potential Career Paths:
- Mechatronics Technician
- Automation Technician
- Robotics Technician
- Electro-Mechanical Technician
- Maintenance Technician
- Instrumentation Technician
- Control Systems Technician
- Field Service Technician
- Production Technician
Other:
- Delivery: All delivery at ADVETI is in English. Students graduate from their Institute with a level of English proficiency enabling them to work competently in an English-speaking environment.
- Functional Skills:
- Working with electronic components, circuitry, sensors, actuators, and electrical systems relevant to mechatronics.
- Carrying out the required checks on mechatronics assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Ability to collect, interpret, and analyze data from sensors, actuators, and other mechatronic system components.
- Use of programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and control systems used in mechatronics applications in Industries.
- Utilizing digital tools, software, and computer-aided design (CAD) software relevant to mechatronics engineering.
- Monitoring pneumatic and hydraulic systems, including their components, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
- Monitoring robotic systems, automation technologies, and their integration into mechatronic systems.
- 21st Century Skills:
- Skills related to designing, testing, troubleshooting, using, repairing, and maintaining mechatronics systems, installations, and equipment.
- Skills to embrace new technologies i.e. Industry 4.0, adapt to changing industry trends, and learn new skills as required.
- Clear and concise communication skills to effectively convey technical concepts, project progress, and ideas to diverse audiences.
- Use of systems and digital technology, practical design and build skills.
- Competence in supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) and distributed control systems (DCS), including system configuration, monitoring, data analysis, and process control.
- Basic programming skills in languages such as C++, Python, or ladder logic used for controlling mechatronic systems.
- Proficiency in identifying and resolving technical issues through systematic troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures.
