Effective Date

8/20/23

Engineering Technology/Robotics Welding

Pathway:

Engineering Technology/Robotics Welding

Certificate Type:

Basic

Curriculum Code:

ENT.RBW.CERT (C448Z)

Total Program Credits: 22

The Engineering Technology/Robotic Welding Certificate is designed to provide occupational education in Automated Robotic Welding, and related skills, CNC plasma cutting and AutoCAD, a software product used to develop the flat patterns sent to a CNC plasma to cut. The curriculum provides students with experience in set up, programming and operation of robotic welding focused automated systems. In addition, students will be prepared for certification as required by employment in the robotic welding industry. Employment opportunities available include welder, robotic welder technician, inspector, production welder in manufacturing and preparation for apprenticeships and union programs.

Upon successful completion of the Robotic Welding Certificate program, the graduate will be able to:

1. Demonstrate safety practices with tools and equipment.
2. Produce arc welds in the flat and horizontal positions using MIG welding processes.
3. Demonstrate use of basic math skills to facilitate technical competencies.
4. Use AutoCAD to draw two-dimensional production drawings.
5. Create and troubleshoot robotic welding programs.
6. Create and troubleshoot CNC Plasma programs.

Please Note: Courses may be taken out of semester sequence to accommodate your schedule, as long as the required prerequisite has been successfully completed.

Stackable Degree:

Engineering Technology/Mechatronics, Associate in Applied Science

Program Map for Students

Please note course availability:

• ENT106: Fall and Spring terms, AM and PM
• ENT110: Fall and Spring terms, AM and PM
• ENT205: Fall AM, Spring PM

Semester One:
Course	Category	Credits
ENT 106 Welding With Metal Inert Gas	Core Course	4
ENT 110 ◊ Engineering Design Graphics/CAD	Core Course	4
ENT 205 Robotics I	Core Course	4
	Total Semester Credits:	12
Next Steps	Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan. Explore stackable certificate(s)/degree(s)

Please note course availability:

• ENT252: Fall and Spring terms, AM and PM
• ENT209: Spring AM, Fall PM 
• ENT211: Spring PM, Fall AM

Semester Two:
Course	Category	Credits
ENT 252 ◊ # Introduction to Mechanical AutoCAD	Core Course	3
	Total Semester Credits:	10
Next Steps	Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan. Create a Transferology account to explore how coursework transfers. Attend a Transfer 101 Workshop. (if applicable)

See ENT course descriptions.

Chairperson: Andrea Blaylock, Ext. 3507, email: [e-mail]

KEY (CERT)
General Education	Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements).
Core Course	Course(s) listed in a semester the student is required to take.
Program Elective	Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program.	If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution.
General Elective	Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits.
◊ symbol	This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course)
# symbol	This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course)

Last Updated

3/20/2025 10:58:36 AM