Certified Industrial Control Panel Technician

Certified Industrial Control Panel Technician certification prepares individuals to succeed as a control panel technician in modern production environments, with skills in electrical wiring, installing control wiring in an electrical panel; installing wiring into limit switches, solenoids, and pressure switches; and understanding the importance of correct wire size, material, and insulation.

Prepares individuals to install and test/commission electrical motor control circuits using these electrical components: control cabinet enclosures, 3-phase AC motors, reversing magnetic motor starters with overloads, control relays, timer relays, pushbutton switches, selector switches, limit switches, pressure switches, indicators, electro-pneumatic solenoid valves, safety disconnect switches, and circuit protection.

Additionally, individuals will perform industrial maintenance with a focus on using mobile/cloud technology, performing preventive maintenance, analyzing machine history, reducing downtime, and using basic troubleshooting skills.

The 80 hours program covers various topics in Advanced Manufacturing Technology, including work area safety.  This training provides a comprehensive background to the technical aspects of control panel building in modern manufacturing. Passing students will receive industry-recognized certifications from the Smart Automation Certification Alliance (SACA).