Upskill My Workers

Advance Your Current Employees

As the manufacturing industry shifts to automation, robotics, additive manufacturing, and digitalization, it becomes increasingly sophisticated. To keep up, you need skilled workers who are well-versed in advanced Industry 4.0 technologies, and who work well in your company.

Save valuable time and money—by upskilling your existing employees. It’s a cost-effective and an efficient solution that rewards the workers you already know.

Upskilling your workers strengthens your business, from the inside out. By investing in your current workforce, you can improve employee morale and reduce turnover.

State-of-the-Art Industrial Equipment

At the Automation & Robotics Center, our training environment replicates the industrial environment that your employees are already used to working in. To ensure your employees are technically competent, they will train on equipment that is industry standard:

FANUC robots including cobots
Haas CNC simulators
FANUC CNC simulators
Amatrol skills trainers

Advanced Practical Training

With each session, your employees get:

experienced and knowledgeable trainers
hands-on learning in onsite, state-of-the-art labs
access to equipment built with the same standards used in the field
in-depth curriculum complemented by interactive eLearning, available 24/7

Cost-Effective Solutions

The training rates include all your costs—instructor fees, manuals, programming and curriculum, facilities, certificates, and consultation.

Customized Trainings

We can develop your training to meet the specific needs and objectives of your organization. We’ll consider your time, content, budget, audience, and location when tailoring your training.

3-Way Collaboration

Your leadership team and our training coordinators will work together to find the best solutions for your employees.

Industry 4.0 Associate Level Trainings

Basic Operations This competency-based course prepares you to succeed in modern production environments. Learn to use Industry 4.0 controls, automation, and processes. Be able to analyze and modify these modern production control systems.

C-101 Certified Industry 4.0 Associate I—Basic Operations

Competencies

Concepts and terminology of smart manufacturing
Basic setup, adjustment, and operation of automated machines=
Production monitoring via HMI, internet, ethernet, and smart phones
CNC concepts
Workplace Communication
Safety and Hand Tools
Blueprint and Schematic Reading
Precision Measurement
Basic Electrical Control, Pneumatic, and Sensor Systems Operation
Basic Robot Operation and Terminology

Advanced Operations This competency-based course prepares you to analyze and modify modern production control systems that use Industry 4.0 automation technologies and processes.

C-102 Certified Industry 4.0 Associate II—Advanced Operations

Competencies

Smart manufacturing system metrics and optimization
Setup, adjustment, and operation of computer-controlled machines
Basic ethernet network operation
Basic programmable controller programming and operation
Basic mechanical and hydraulics system operation and adjustment
Basic mechatronic systems programming and operation
Basic robotics and CNC programming/operation
HMI interface and operation

Robot System Operations An introductory credential that prepares individuals to operate industrial robots and other industry 4.0 technologies in a modern production environment.

C-103 Certified Industry 4.0 Associate III—Robot System Operations

This certification is ideal for manufacturing technicians, maintenance technicians, and IT professionals seeking to become versed in robot system operations.

This course is intended for an operator, technician, engineer, or programmer who must set up, record, and/or troubleshoot programs on the HandlingTool software package. The course covers the HandlingTool application, testing, running, and refining the program and production setup.

Recommended safety procedures are integrated into all training exercises.

The course consists of lectures, chapter reviews, demonstrations, and a series of lab exercises designed to reinforce what the student has learned. In addition to lab exercises, a pre-test, and post-test are used to measure mastery of objectives.

Competencies

Identify safety hazards and apply safe working practices when working with automated equipment.
Demonstrate ability to set up and jog a 6-axis robot.
Demonstrate an ability to appropriately start, operate, and shut down an industrial robotic cell.
Demonstrate an ability to effectively define tool center points (TCP).
Develop an understanding of the various coordinate systems used in robotic programming applications.
Demonstrate ability to backup and restore individual files and programs.
Demonstrate an ability to recover robot operation from common faults and errors.
Demonstrate an ability to monitor, force, and simulate robot inputs and outputs.
Create and execute MACRO’s commands within a robotic application.
Demonstrate an ability to create programs with a subroutine structure.
Demonstrate an ability to modify programmed positions.
Develop an understanding robot Smart Manufacturing Concepts.

Robot System Operations & Simulation This training combines robot system operations (HandlingTool application) with a RoboGuide simulation. The simulation component adds an additional three weeks (9 sessions) of training.

This course is an introductory course that prepares individuals to operate industrial robots and other industry 4.0 technologies in a modern production environment.

This certification is ideal for manufacturing technicians, maintenance technicians, and IT professionals seeking to become versed in robot system operations.

This course is intended for an operator, technician, engineer, or programmer who must set up, record, and/or troubleshoot programs on HandlingTool software package.

The course is divided into two sections that cover:

HandlingTool application
RoboGuide simulation.

HandlingTool application covers testing, running, and refining the program and production setup. RoboGuide simulation covers creating a HandlingPro virtual work cell that contains a FANUC robot with end of arm tooling, one or more fixtures for holding parts and a teach pendant program that moves parts from one fixture to another.

Recommended safety procedures are integrated into all training exercises.

Competencies

Develop an understanding of Robot Smart Manufacturing Concepts

Identify safety hazards and apply safe working practices when working with automated equipment.

Demonstrate ability to set up and jog a 6-axis robot.

Demonstrate an ability to appropriately start, operate, and shut down an industrial robotic cell.

Demonstrate an ability to effectively define tool center points (TCP).

Develop an understanding of the various coordinate systems used in robotic programming applications.

Demonstrate ability to backup and restore individual files and programs.

Demonstrate an ability to recover robot operation from common faults and errors.

Demonstrate an ability to monitor, force, and simulate robot inputs and outputs.

Create and execute MACRO’s commands within a robotic application.

Demonstrate an ability to create programs with a subroutine structure.

Demonstrate an ability to modify programmed positions.

Determine the function and use of simulations (RoboGuide)

Demonstrate knowledge of simulation screen layout

Prepare simulation model robot

Jog the robot

Define parts and fixtures in simulation

Create robot TP program for simulation

Create a simulation

Execute simulation program

Match real cell to RoboGuide

Transfer to and from robot

IIoT, Networking, & Data Analytics This certification is an introductory credential that prepares individuals to program and optimize Industry 4.0 automation technologies such as IIoT, smart sensors/devices, networking, and data analytics software.

SACA C-104 Certified Industry 4.0 Associate IV - IIoT, Networking and Data Analytics

This certification is ideal for maintenance technicians and IT professionals seeking to become versed in the basics of Industry 4.0 automation.

Competencies:

Concepts of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)
PLC Ethernet Messaging Communications
Barcode and RFID Programming and Operation
Smart Sensor Programming and Operation
Managed Ethernet Switch Configuration and Operation
Variable Frequency Drive Programming
SQL Database Systems
Data Analytics and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
Lean Manufacturing and System Optimization

" “When businesses have the people to innovate, compete, and grow, and when people have the skills and opportunities to put their talent to work, there’s no limit to what they can accomplish.” "

Todd Holcomb, EdD
President, Hawkeye Community College

Specialist Level Trainings

Automation Systems Specialist Prepare your employees to succeed in multi-skill maintenance technician positions in modern production environments that use Industry 4.0 technologies.

Certified Industry 4.0 Automation Systems Specialist

This certification also features a variety of elective micro-credentials that are ideal for individuals seeking to become versed in Industry 4.0 automation or those pursuing SACA Professional Certification.

Core Micro-Credentials:

SACA C-101 Associate-Basic Operations
C-201 Electrical Systems 1
C-202 Electric Motor Control Systems 1
C-203 Variable Frequency Drive Systems 1
C-204 Motor Control Troubleshooting 1
C-205 Sensor Logic Systems 1 or SACA C101 Associate-Basic Operations and C-102 Associate-Advanced Operations Certifications
C-206 Electrical System Installation 1
C-207 Programmable Controller Systems 1 or SACA C-102 Associate-Advanced Operations and C-104 Associate-IIoT and Data Analytics Certifications
C-208 Programmable Controller Troubleshooting 1
C-209 Pneumatic Systems 1
C-210 Mechanical Power Systems I
C-211 Industry 4.0 Total Productive Maintenance Management
C-212 Ethernet Communications 1
C-213 Smart Sensor and Identification Sys. 1
C-214 Smart Factory Systems 1
C-215 Robot System Operations 1 or SACA C-103 Associate-Robot Systems Certification
C-216 Robot Systems Integration 1

Elective Micro-Credentials:

C-255 Hydraulic Systems 1
C-256 Hydraulic Maintenance
C-257 Process Control Systems 1
C-258 Process Control Troubleshooting 1
C-259 Rigging Systems 1
C-260 Rigging Systems 2

Lead Operations Specialist Prepare your employees to succeed as team lead operators in modern production environments that use Industry 4.0 technologies.

Certified Industry 4.0 Operations Specialist

Competencies:

Perform automated machine setup and adjustment.
Operate and monitor system operation.
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance.
Analyze and optimize system operation.

Core Micro-Credentials:

C-101 Associate-Basic Operations
C-102 Associate-Advanced Operations
C-103 Robot System Operations
C-211 Industry 4.0 Total Productive Maintenance

Electrical Systems Specialist Prepare your employees to succeed as an industrial electrician in modern production environments that use Industry 4.0 technologies.

Certified Industry 4.0 Electrical Systems Specialist

Competencies:

In this role, individuals will install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial electrical circuits and electric motor systems.

Core Micro-Credentials:

C-101 Associate-Basic Operations
C-201 Electrical Systems 1
C-202 Electric Motor Control Systems 1
C-204 Motor Control Troubleshooting 1
C-206 Electrical System Installation 1

Control Systems Specialist Prepare your employees to succeed as a controls technician in modern production environments that use Industry 4.0 technologies.

Certified Industry 4.0 Control Systems Specialist

Competencies:

In this role, individuals will install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial control systems using sensors, programmable controllers, and variable frequency drives.

Core Micro-Credentials:

C-101 Associate-Basic Operations
C-201 Electrical Systems 1
C-202 Electric Motor Control Systems 1
C-203 Variable Frequency Drive Systems 1
C-204 Motor Control Troubleshooting 1
C-205 Sensor Logic Systems 1
C-207 Programmable Controller Systems 1
C-208 Programmable Controller Troubleshooting 1
C-211 Industry 4.0 Total Productive Maintenance

Robotics Specialist Prepare your employees to succeed as robotics technicians in modern production environments that use Industry 4.0 technologies.

Certified Industry 4.0 Robotics Specialist

Competencies:

Install, program, test, interface, and maintain industrial robot systems and workcells.

Core Micro-Credentials:

C-101 Associate-Basic Operations
C-102 Industry 4.0 Advanced Operations
C-215 Robot System Operations 1
C-216 Robot Systems Integration 1
C-211 Industry 4.0 Total Productive Maintenance

Mechanical Systems Specialist Prepare your employees to succeed as an industrial mechanic in modern production environments that use Industry 4.0 technologies.

Certified Industry 4.0 Mechanical Systems Specialist

Prepare your employees to succeed as an industrial mechanic in modern production environments that use Industry 4.0 technologies.

Competencies:

In this role, individuals will install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial mechanical power transmission systems using belt, chain, shaft coupling, and gear power transmission methods.

Core Micro-Credentials:

C-101 Associate-Basic Operations
C-210 Mechanical Power Systems I
C-301 Mechanical Power Systems 2
C-302 Laser Shaft Alignment 1
C-211 Industry 4.0 Total Productive Maintenance

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