Mechatronics Certificate of Credit

Motlow State Community College offers the Mechatronics Technology Certificate for students interested in employment as a technician in an integrated multidisciplinary industrial environment.  Instruction in mechatronics provides students with the knowledge and hands-on training in electronics, mechanics and computers to work in a variety of industrial and manufacturing related business.  The certificate offers employment preparation opportunities, as well as, the opportunity to upgrade and improve existing skills.  Upon successful completion of the program, students will be afforded the opportunity to complete the Level 1 Certification Examination to become a certified Siemens Mechanics System Assistant.

ADMISSION TO THE MOTLOW COLLEGE MECHATRONICS CERTIFICATE

Application Procedure

•        Must be 18 or older to apply unless participating in the high school dual enrollment program
•        Apply and be accepted for admission to Motlow State Community College
•        Submit the separate Mechatronic Program Application by established deadline
•        Take the COMPASS Math examination

Selection Criteria
Below are the criteria for acceptance into the Mechatronics program.

•  Achieve a minimum score of 15 on the COMPASS math examination.
•  For individuals that score equally on the math examination, preference will be given to a certified Trade Adjustment Act worker, a Veteran possessing a DD214 in accordance with the VetGuide Appendix A document, or any other “covered person” under the Jobs for Veterans Act.
•  Individuals that score equally on the COMPASS math examination, and without preferential status, the date/time stamp on the emailed letter of acceptance will be used to fill the remaining slots in the classes.

 Applicants will be notified of their status by email 45 days prior to the start of classes.  After the notification deadline, additional successful applicants will be admitted as space allows and will be contacted by email.