Automation, Process and Production Systems

About

The mission of the APPS Program is to increase the number of available skilled workers for existing and emerging manufacturing jobs, enhance worker skills, knowledge in manufacturing technologies and processes, help improve the productivity of the regions manufacturing industry, increase manufacturer’s global competitive advantage, and provide manufacturing related technical assistance to local business and industry. This program offers three career paths: Robotics Automation, Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) Automation, and Plastics Injection Molding. Training in these areas are related to the high tech manufacturing industry of today’s economy. Completion of the program yields an Engineering Technician Diploma.


 


 

 

Overview

Information Detail
Time Commitment Full Time
Typical Program Length 12 Months
Clock Hours 1,296
Class Type Day
Credentials Diploma
Total Tuition/Fees $4,320.00
Textbook/Supplies Cost $547.00

Program Credentials

Option NameHoursCredentials
Production Technician Certificate432Certificate
Mechanical Systems Technician Certificate864Certificate
Injection Molding Technician Diploma1296Diploma
Additive Manufacturing Technician Diploma1296Diploma
Robotic Automation Technician Diploma1296Diploma

** Automation, Process and Production Systems (APPS) start date is January 2025.


 


 


 


 


 

Campus Locations

Main Campus
P.O. Box 614
1233 East College Street
Pulaski, TN 38478

Curriculum/Courses

First Trimester: 
Worker Characteristic
Technology Foundations
Principles of Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma
OSHA and Safety Fundamentals
Essential Fundamentals of Industry
Quality Fundamentals and Measurements
Introduction to CAD
Introduction to 3D Printing
Metrology Equipment Fundamentals
Industrial Components
Second Trimester: 
Worker Characteristic
Basic Mechanical Theory and Lab
Basic Hydraulics Theory and Lab
Basic Pneumatics Theory and Lab
Industry 4.0 Fundamentals
Applied Principles of Industry 4.0
Advanced Hydraulics and Pneumatics
Manual Machining Fundamentals
Third Trimester: 
Elective: Worker Characteristic
Injection Molding Theory and Lab
Advanced Molding Theory and Lab
Tool and Die
Elective: Worker Characteristics
Fundamentals of Materials
Technical Drawing Fundamentals
Data Processing of Manufacturing
CAD for 3D Printing
3D Scanning
Industrial 3D Printing
Design Project
Elective: Worker Characteristics
Industrial Robotic Theory and Lab
Advanced Robotic Programming and Troubleshooting
Industrial Robotic Maintenance

Certifications

Production Technician
Mechanical Systems Technician

Books and Supplies Lists

Instructors

Dalton Pelfrey
931-424-2416

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