Award Type:

Iowa Western Certificate of Completion

Learning Outcomes:

• Identify and explain the function of inductive and capacitive proximity sensors
• Describe the operation and application of various photoelectric sensors
• Demonstrate understanding of analog sensing devices in automated control systems
• Select appropriate sensor types for different industrial applications
• Apply sensor concepts to practical industrial control scenarios
• Demonstrate improved communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills through soft skills training

Educational Objective:

Vocational - This course prepares students for careers in industrial maintenance, automation, and machine control by providing foundational technical knowledge and essential workplace soft skills.

Tuition:

$1,257.15

Fees: Books and Testing

Length of Course:

11 Weeks, 33 Hours Total

Course Outline:

• Introduction to Industrial Electronics & Safety - 2 hours
• Overview of Non-Contact Sensors - 2 hours
• Inductive Proximity Sensors - 4 hours
• Capacitive Proximity Sensors - 4 hours
• Photoelectric Sensors: Types and Applications - 6 hours
• Analog Sensors and Their Industrial Applications - 4 hours
• Sensor Selection and Troubleshooting - 4 hours
• Lab Activities & Practical Application - 4 hours
• Soft Skills Development (communication, teamwork, problem solving) - 3 hours

Admissions Requirements:

N/A

Attendance Requirements:

If a student misses two or more classes their employer will be notified that they have missed two classes. IWCC will also notify the company every time that same individual misses any other classes. The student can work with the instructor to make up the class work and class time.

Instructor Qualification:

Instructor is registered, certified, or licensed in the occupational area in which the state requires registration, certification or licensure for the occupational area in which the instructor is teaching.