Industry 4.0 Fundamentals

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Industry 4.0 Fundamentals

Start with the Basics

Learn to operate the equipment of a smart manufacturing environment. Modern factories run on what is known as “Industry 4.0.” They combine automation, robotics, and networked systems, also called the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Every system is interconnected for efficiency and productivity. The Industry 4.0 Associate Certificates set the foundation for all future training's.

Earn Stackable Certificates on Your Schedule

Learn how Smart Manufacturing works and pick up the essentials for working with industrial automation, robots, and digital technology. Learn using the same equipment as local employers, such as FANUC machinery, in a modern, simulated factory.

Our training programs prepare you for the first (associate) levels of industry standard certifications from the Smart Automation Certification Alliance (SACA). Complete the set to have all the Industry 4.0 operator training's and be well-trained in automation and digital technologies. Additionally, you'll have the foundation and knowledge to start earning SACA specialist certificates and FANUC Certifications.

Associate Level Trainings

C-101 Certified Industry 4.0 Associate I—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.

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

Upcoming Classes

Location: Automation and Robotics Center

Cost: $1,295

March – May, Mornings

Dates: March 24 – May 29, 2025
Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 7 – 9 AM
Last day to register: March 19, 2025

March – May, Evenings

Dates: March 24 – May 15, 2025
Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 5 – 7:30 PM
Last day to register: March 21, 2025

C-102 Certified Industry 4.0 Associate II—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.

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

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

Robot System Operations certification is an introductory credential 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 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.

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

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