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Career Studies Certificate
Germanna Community College
Program Details
Certificate in Career Studies - Engineering Technology
Career Studies CertificateCertificate in Career Studies - Engineering Technology
Germanna Community College
This program combines design, programming and a hands-on engineering course for engineering technicians to enter the workforce.
Program Overview & Guidance
Delivery Mode
In-Person
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Delivery Mode
Hybrid
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| Program Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Considerations for Selecting Degree | Mechatronics is for students who are naturally inquisitive about technology, technology hobbyists, and like to fix things but have never had any formal training in technology. Mechatronics technology is the starting point for employment as a technologist. It includes introductory classes in manufacturing, electronics, industrial safety, and computer aided design (CAD). |
| Considerations When Selecting Courses |
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| Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses | |
| Doing More With Your Degree | Graduates may obtain entry level employment in manufacturing operations, operations maintenance, or as an engineering technician. All classes can be used toward an A.A.S in Mechatronics. After completing the Mechatronics degree students may choose to enter the workforce or transfer to a four year college to earn a Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology. |
| Program Successes & Highlights | GCC has a state of the art engineering laboratory. It contains makerspace equipment such as Fused Deposition Method (FDM), Stereolithography Apparatus (SLA), Polyjet, and Composite 3D-printers, laser cutter/engraver, 3D Scanner, CNC Mill, and various other prototyping tools. It also contains analytical tools such as a research grade Universal Testing Machine. Students are trained to use laboratory equipment for curricular and co-curricular activities. GCC's Applied Engineering Club (AEC) complements the Engineering and Engineering Technology programs offering students the chance to gain skills, participate in STEM outreach activities, and work on long term projects with like-minded students. |
Program Credit Requirements
Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. lf you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.
The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.
The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.
The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio
and the requirements for the selected program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Certificate in Career Studies - Engineering Technology
24
Certificate in Career Studies - Engineering Technology
24
Engineering Technology Career Studies Certificate
24
Engineering Career Studies Cer
23
Engineering Tech CSC Core
23
Earn 23 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ITE 152: Introduction to Digital and Information Literacy and Computer Applicati
3
ITE 152
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
| Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | Students who transfer with a completed Associate degree will be awarded SDV 100 and will have their transcript evaluated for other individual course transfer. Students who transfer with a completed Bachelor degree from a U.S. college or university will be awarded SDV 100, ENG 111 and ENG 112. The transcript will be evaluated for other individual course transfer. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | Students earning an associate degree while in high school are not eligible for guaranteed admission programs. All courses are evaluated and transferred as applicable to your degree. |
| Credit for Prior Learning | Yes; Germanna Credit for Prior Learning |
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College Level Information
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
100
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Is This College Right For Me? | Germanna offers classes at seven commuter locations and online to 13,000 students annually with an average class size of 26 students. |
| Transfer Student Catalog Year | The catalog in effect at the time a student was formally admitted into a curriculum. |
| First Year Student Catalog Year | The catalog in effect at the time a student was formally admitted into a curriculum. |
| Applying for Guaranteed Admissions | Career and Transfer Center will assist students with GAA. |
Where Can This Degree Transfer
This section displays degrees most closely related to this program
and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the
next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to
visit that program page.
| Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Virginia Community College | Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, A.A.S. | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Blue Ridge Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Advanced Manufacturing Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Blue Ridge Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Advanced Manufacturing Technology - Mechatronics | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Blue Ridge Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree Advanced Manufacturing Tech: Manufacturing Engineering Tech | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Central Virginia Community College | AAS in Mechatronics | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Eastern Shore Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Technical Studies | Associate | Associate in Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Brightpoint Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology - Mechatronics Technician Specialization | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Paul D. Camp Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Mechatronics | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Mechatronics | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Machine Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Blue Ridge Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer & Electronics Tec | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid, Online |
| Blue Ridge Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Computer and Electronics Technology: Secure Computer Networking | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid, Online |
| Central Virginia Community College | AAS in Computer and Electronics Technology - Computer Networking | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Brightpoint Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Mountain Empire Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer Networking Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| New River Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Electrical/Electronics | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | Hybrid |
| Virginia Peninsula Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | Hybrid |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Technology (Programming and Logic Control) | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Technology (Industrial and Business Management) | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Technology (Renewable Energy Technologies) | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Technology (Fiber and Data Cabling) | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Technology (Occupational Safety) | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Norfolk State University | Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
Careers Where This Degree Applies
| O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17-3029.00 | Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | All engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, not listed separately. | Architecture and Engineering Occupations |
| 17-3029.01 | Non-Destructive Testing Specialists | Test the safety of structures, vehicles, or vessels using x-ray, ultrasound, fiber optic or related equipment. | Architecture and Engineering Occupations |
| 17-3029.08 | Photonics Technicians | Build, install, test, or maintain optical or fiber optic equipment, such as lasers, lenses, or mirrors, using spectrometers, interferometers, or related equipment. | Architecture and Engineering Occupations |
| 17-3021.00 | Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | Operate, install, adjust, and maintain integrated computer/communications systems, consoles, simulators, and other data acquisition, test, and measurement instruments and equipment, which are used to launch, track, position, and evaluate air and space vehicles. May record and interpret test data. | Architecture and Engineering Occupations |
| 17-3012.00 | Electrical and Electronics Drafters | Prepare wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, and layout drawings used for the manufacture, installation, or repair of electrical equipment. | Architecture and Engineering Occupations |
| 17-3024.00 | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | Operate, test, maintain, or adjust unmanned, automated, servomechanical, or electromechanical equipment. May operate unmanned submarines, aircraft, or other equipment to observe or record visual information at sites such as oil rigs, crop fields, buildings, or for similar infrastructure, deep ocean exploration, or hazardous waste removal. May assist engineers in testing and designing robotics equipment. | Architecture and Engineering Occupations |
| 17-3024.01 | Robotics Technicians | Build, install, test, or maintain robotic equipment or related automated production systems. | Architecture and Engineering Occupations |
| 17-3025.00 | Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Apply theory and principles of environmental engineering to modify, test, and operate equipment and devices used in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental problems, including waste treatment and site remediation, under the direction of engineering staff or scientists. May assist in the development of environmental remediation devices. | Architecture and Engineering Occupations |
| 19-4042.00 | Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | Perform laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health, under the direction of an environmental scientist, engineer, or other specialist. May collect samples of gases, soil, water, and other materials for testing. | Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations |
| 17-3026.00 | Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May perform time and motion studies on worker operations in a variety of industries for purposes such as establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency. | Architecture and Engineering Occupations |
| 17-3013.00 | Mechanical Drafters | Prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information. | Architecture and Engineering Occupations |
| 17-3026.01 | Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Implement production processes and operate commercial-scale production equipment to produce, test, or modify materials, devices, or systems of unique molecular or macromolecular composition. Operate advanced microscopy equipment to manipulate nanoscale objects. Work under the supervision of nanoengineering staff. | Architecture and Engineering Occupations |
| 49-9021.00 | Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, HVAC, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves. | Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations |
| 51-4121.00 | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | Use hand-welding, flame-cutting, hand-soldering, or brazing equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products. | Production Occupations |
| 17-3028.00 | Calibration Technologists and Technicians | Execute or adapt procedures and techniques for calibrating measurement devices, by applying knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and electronics, sometimes under the direction of engineering staff. Determine measurement standard suitability for calibrating measurement devices. May perform preventive maintenance on equipment. May perform corrective actions to address identified calibration problems. | Architecture and Engineering Occupations |
| 17-3023.00 | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, adjust, and modify electrical components, circuitry, controls, and machinery for subsequent evaluation and use by engineering staff in making engineering design decisions. | Architecture and Engineering Occupations |
| 49-2095.00 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | Inspect, test, repair, or maintain electrical equipment in generating stations, substations, and in-service relays. | Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations |
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