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High school students must be age 16 or older. Learn more.
Credit hours for completing this program can be transferred to UVU and USU. Learn more.
Lehi Campus - Building B
Orem Campus - Building A
The Automation Technology program at Mountainland Technical College is a comprehensive training program designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge required for a successful career in various critical industries. The program employs a competency-based hands-on approach, ensuring that students understand theoretical concepts and gain practical experience with a strong focus on troubleshooting. The core courses cover various topics, including essential skills and safety, industrial mechanics, electrical systems, motor controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, and programmable logic controllers.
Throughout the program, students are exposed to various tools, practices, and procedures essential for working in the field of automation technology. The curriculum emphasizes applying mathematical concepts to real-world scenarios, the interpretation and design of blueprints and schematics, and various systems’ operation, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
The program culminates with the Applied System Diagnostics course, where students apply their acquired skills to diagnose, repair, and document various systems in simulated real-world scenarios. Students will also have the ability to test and earn Smart Automation Certification Alliance (SACA) certifications which are industry-driven certifications. Overall, the Automation Technology program prepares students to become proficient technicians with a strong foundation in automation technology principles and practices.
The Automation Technology program supports a wide variety of mechanical and automated systems. This program is designed to help prepare students with the necessary skills to become technicians in several critical industries. Students are introduced to a wide variety of tools, practices, and procedures. The program uses a competency based hands-on approach, with other teaching methods that are employed throughout.
This program is eligible for Federal and Veterans Aid! Learn more
Adults and high school students who are age 16 and older and at least a junior in high school.
Registration is open on the last Monday of each month. Students usually start the first Monday of the following month. To check seat availability, create a new student account in the MTECH Student Portal and check seat availability or call Student Services at 801-753-6282.
| SECTION | CAMPUS | ROOM # | START DATE | END DATE | START TIME | END TIME | DAYS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Term | Lehi Trades & Tech | 125 | non-term | non-term | 7:30 AM | 10:30 AM | M-F |
| Non-Term | Lehi Trades & Tech | 125 | non-term | non-term | 11:30 AM | 2:30 PM | M-F |
| Non-Term | Lehi Trades & Tech | 125 | non-term | non-term | 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM | M-TH |
| Non-Term | Orem | 107 | non-term | non-term | 7:30 AM | 10:30 AM | M-F |
| Non-Term | Orem | 107 | non-term | non-term | 11:30 AM | 2:30 PM | M-F |
| Schedule Notes: | Summer schedule (6/1/2024- 8/4/2025) will be regular class hours on Monday through Thursday with no classes being held on Friday |
Total hours: 900
| Course Name | Course Hours | Course Credits | Externship/Clinical/ WBL Credits | Tuition ($120/credit hour) | Course Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential Skills and Safety | 90 | 3 | 0 | $360.00 | $242.00 |
| Pneumatics | 60 | 2 | 0 | $240.00 | $31.00 |
| Hydraulics | 60 | 2 | 0 | $240.00 | $17.00 |
| Industrial Mechanics | 90 | 3 | 0 | $360.00 | $0.00 |
| Electrical Systems | 60 | 2 | 0 | $240.00 | $0.00 |
| Motor Controls | 90 | 3 | 0 | $360.00 | $42.00 |
| Programmable Logic Controllers | 120 | 4 | 0 | $480.00 | $0.00 |
| Applied System Diagnostics | 60 | 2 | 0 | $240.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTIVES: Students will work with their instructor to choose 270 hours/9 credits of electives | |||||
| Electronics Soldering | 30 | 1 | 0 | $120.00 | $30.00 |
| Conduit Bending | 30 | 1 | 0 | $120.00 | $15.00 |
| HMI & PLC Troubleshooting | 90 | 3 | 0 | $360.00 | $0.00 |
| Robotics I | 30 | 1 | 0 | $120.00 | $0.00 |
| Fanuc Robot | 30 | 1 | 0 | $120.00 | $100.00 |
| Inroduction to RF Plasma | 30 | 1 | $120.00 | $0.00 | |
| Introduction to Semiconductor Manufacturing | 60 | 2 | 0 | $240.00 | $0.00 |
| Rotating Machines | 60 | 2 | 0 | $240.00 | $0.00 |
| Basic VFD Operation | 30 | 1 | 0 | $120.00 | $0.00 |
| Electro-Fluid Power | 30 | 1 | 0 | $120.00 | $0.00 |
| Welding Simulator | 30 | 1 | 0 | $120.00 | $0.00 |
| SolidWorks | 30 | 1 | 0 | $120.00 | $90.00 |
| Introduction to Statistical Process Control | 30 | 1 | 0 | $120.00 | $0.00 |
| Sensors, Timers | 30 | 1 | 0 | $120.00 | $0.00 |
| Wiring Board | 30 | 1 | 0 | $120.00 | $0.00 |
| Lean and Six Sigma | 30 | 1 | 0 | $120.00 | $0.00 |
| Mechanical Drive and Laser Alignment | 60 | 2 | 0 | $240.00 | $0.00 |
| TOTALS: | 1290 | 43 | 0 | $5,160.00 | $567.00 |
| Tuition/Fees | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition: | $3,600.00 |
| Application Fee | $0.00 |
| Registration Fee: | $40.00 |
| Total Course Fees: | $567.00 |
| Required Materials: | $4.00 |
| Industry Exam Fee: | $0.00 |
Course-by-course cost breakdowns can be found on the “Courses” tab above
Upon registration, you will register and submit payment for the first course in the program. Fees and materials may be required upfront, while some may be paid later throughout the program.
While not required, you may make a deposit, in person or online, for the full program upon registration to be held in your student account.
| Required Materials | Quantity | Notes (ISBN numbers, etc) | Cost | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safety Glasses | 1 | Available in the bookstore | $4.00 | |||||
| SACA Annual Subscription | 1 | Students will be charged for this at any point in enrollment if the subscription is not active ($42/year – $6/course in the core) | included in fees | |||||
| Amatrol e-Learning Annual Subscription | 1 | Students will be charged for this at any point in enrollment if the subscription is not active ($483/year – ) | included in fees | |||||
| Total Cost of Required Materials | $4.00 |
At MTECH, you will join an exclusive group of graduates who benefit from a commitment to excellence shared by everyone at the school. From instructors who deliver a relevant, industry-driven curriculum to academic counselors focused on ensuring you have the tools you need to succeed, we all share the same goal: your success as a student.
