Mechatronics III
Students will build on their knowledge of mechatronic systems in this advanced course. Mechatronic systems are comprised of mechanical, electrical, and software systems, and form the foundation of robotics, automation, and advanced manufacturing (such as three dimensional [3D] printing). Students will apply principles related to pneumatic, electro-pneumatic, and hydraulic control circuits as well as basic digital logic and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) in a complex mechatronic system. Students will troubleshoot and resolve malfunctioning pneumatic and hydraulic components and circuits. Upon successful completion, students may qualify for industry certification. Contextual instruction and student participation in co-curricular career and technical student organization (CTSO) activities will develop leadership, interpersonal, and career skills. High-quality work-based learning (HQWBL) will provide experiential learning opportunities related to students' career goals and/or interests, integrated with instruction, and performed in partnership with local businesses and organizations.
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Industry Credentials (Only apply to 36-week courses)
- College and Career Readiness Assessment (CCRA+)
- Festo NC3 Introduction to Mechatronics STEM Lab Certification
- Festo NC3 Level 1: Fundamentals Certifications
- Manufacturing Specialist Certification Examination
- Manufacturing Technician Level 1 (MT1) Certification Examination
- Manufacturing Technology Assessment
- Mechatronics Level 1 Assessment
- Mechatronics Systems Certification Examinations
- National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)
- Pre-Manufacturing Technician 1 (Pre-MT1) Examination
- Robotics Certification Examinations
- Smart Automation Associate Certifications
- Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth Examination
Virginia’s High Demand Occupations and Apprenticeable Occupations
Section § 2.2-2472 of the Code of Virginia requires the Virginia Board of Workforce Development (VBWD) to publish a list of jobs, trades, and professions for which a high demand for qualified workers exists or is projected. The Virginia Office of Education Economics (VOEE) collaborated with the VBWD and related stakeholders to develop the high demand occupations list. VOEE’s mission is to leverage data to inform educational programming, policy, and workforce partnerships across the Commonwealth. See also the Virginia 2024 High Demand Occupations Dashboard.
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code, Occupation Description, and Active Apprenticeable Occupation status (Yes/No per the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry).
| SOC Code | Occupation Description | Apprenticeable Occupation |
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| 173023 | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Yes |
| 173024 | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | Yes |
| 172141 | Mechanical Engineers | Yes |
| 173027 | Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Yes |
| 172112 | Industrial Engineers | Yes |
| 173026 | Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Yes |
Career Clusters
| Pathway | Occupation |
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| Manufacturing Production Process Development |
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| Production |
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| Pathway | Occupation |
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| Engineering & Technology |
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