Automated Industrial Technology, AAS & Certificates
As part of the ReadyTechGo network of Arizona colleges equipping students with the skills needed to perform high-demand jobs in advanced manufacturing, CAC offers a flexible Automated Industrial Technology (AIT) program.
The program provides students with the skills needed to install, program, and maintain the complex control systems used in automated assembly lines at major Arizona employers, such as Boeing and Raytheon. AIT courses build upon one another. So, you could be job-ready in as little as two weeks with your first certification. Then, continue your education, completing additional certifications and earning your associate degree in two years.
Program Information
Advanced Industrial Technology (AIT) Program
Signal Peak Campus
The Advanced Industrial Technology pathway prepares students to install, adjust, troubleshoot, and repair a variety of industrial machinery used in manufacturing settings. Students gain high-tech skills related to electrical, electronics, mechanics, and computerized systems.
Topics covered in this program include:
- Mechanical
- Electrical
- Troubleshooting skills
- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
- Fabrication
- Hydraulics/Pneumatics
- Welding
Program competencies are based on NIMS (National Institute of Metalworking Skills). Courses include hands on-real world applications and are offered online, hybrid and face to face. The job outlook for this career is projected to grow 16% from 2014 to 2024 which is much faster than the average growth for all occupations (BLS, U.S. DOL, Occupational Outlook Handbook). The increased adoption of sophisticated manufacturing machinery is driving this projected growth.
