Ivy Tech School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering & Applied Science
Advanced Automation & Robotics Technology
Modern Manufacturing Starts Here
What You'll Learn
In this world of automatic and instant service, this program provides students with the skills and knowledge to make an impact in the world of manufacturing and robotics. In the Advanced Automation and Robotics Technology (AART) program, you'll learn how to
Design, program and troubleshoot computers, PLC's, robots and other industrial software
Utilize electrical/mechanical troubleshooting and communication skills
Diagnose, repair, test and return to service failed components
Communicate with teammates
Identify and solve problems
Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to address professional and ethical responsibilities
Career Options
Graduates of the AART program are prepared for a career in advanced manufacturing and technology. Typical positions include:
Maintenance Technician
Process Technician
Electrical Technician
Automation Technician
Industrial Field Technician
CAD Technician
Design Engineer
Materials Engineer
Quality Auditor
Quality Technician
Quality Engineer
Robotic Technician
Degree Types Offered
Credential Type
Associate Degree – Career-Ready Degree
Long-Term Certificate
– known as a Technical Certificate (TC)
Short-Term Certificate
– known as a Certificate (CT)
Note: Program availability varies by location and not all program tracks are offered at each campus/location.
Certifications
Graduates of the AART program will earn several certifications that will make them even more valuable to employers. Ivy Tech also welcomes students to take courses to earn these certifications as standalone credentials to prepare students for their job or fulfill an employer's requirements.
These certifications include:
Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC) Certified Production Technician (CPT) credential
OSHA Certification
Siemens Level 1 Certification
Associate Degree – Career-Ready Degree
The Associate of Applied Science in Advanced Automation and Robotics Technology is for the student who wants to make a difference in the world of manufacturing. Graduates from this program learn how to work with machinery to improve everyday processes in production.
Long-Term Certificate
known as a Technical Certificate (TC)
The Automation and Robotics Technology Technical Certificate (TC) is for the student who wants to work with machinery to make manufacturing better. This credential is also perfect for the student who wants to earn their associate's degree and pick up a credential along the way.
A technical certificate in Advanced Automation and Robotics Technology can be achieved in five semesters, or about two years.
FREE through Next Level Jobs
The Advanced Automation and Robotics Technology TC is part of Indiana’s Next Level Jobs degree program, funded by the Workforce Ready Grant. You may be eligible for a free Automation and Robotics Technology TC. You are eligible to be a part of Next Level Jobs at Ivy Tech if you fulfill all of the following requirements:
Are an Indiana resident
Have a high school diploma or GED/High School Equivalency
Have not previously received a certificate in a Next Level Jobs eligible program
Have not previously received an associate degree or higher (bachelors, masters, etc.)
A certificate in Mechatronics can be achieved in three semesters, or less than two years.
FREE through Next Level Jobs
The Mechatronics CT is part of Indiana’s Next Level Jobs degree program, funded by the Workforce Ready Grant. You may be eligible for a free Mechatronics CT. You are eligible to be a part of Next Level Jobs at Ivy Tech if you fulfill all of the following requirements:
Are an Indiana resident
Have a high school diploma or GED/High School Equivalency
Have not previously received a certificate in a Next Level Jobs eligible program
Have not previously received an associate degree or higher (bachelors, masters, etc.)
The MSSC Maintenance Awareness workforce certification program is embedded into ADMF 102 Technology in Advanced Manufacturing and is typically completed during the second eight-week term of a 16-week semester.
After completing the MSSC Maintenance Awareness workforce certification program through Ivy Tech, students may work in a production environment, in entry-level production worker roles.
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The Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) Manufacturing Processes & Production workforce certification through Ivy Tech focuses on topics including:
Identifying customer needs
Determining the resources available for production
Setting up equipment for production
Establishing production goals
Assigning jobs
Coordinating workflow
Communicating requirements and specifications
Completing and monitoring the production process
Documenting product and process compliance with requirements
The MSSC Manufacturing Processes & Production workforce certification program is embedded into ADMF 102 Technology in Advanced Manufacturing and is typically completed during the second eight-week term of a 16-week semester.
After completing the MSSC Manufacturing Processes & Production workforce certification program through Ivy Tech, students may work in a production environment, in entry-level production worker roles.
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The Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) Safety workforce certification through Ivy Tech focuses on topics including:
Working in a safe and productive manufacturing workplace
Performing safety and environmental inspections
Conducting emergency drills and participating in emergency teams
Noting and correcting unsafe conditions
Training workers to use equipment safely
Suggesting and following safety-based processes and procedures
The MSSC Safety workforce certification program is embedded into ADMF 101 Key Principals of Advanced Manufacturing and is typically completed during the second eight-week term of a 16-week semester.
After completing the MSSC Safety workforce certification program through Ivy Tech, students may work in a production environment, in entry-level production worker roles.
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The Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) Quality Practices & Measurement workforce certification through Ivy Tech focuses on topics including:
Participating in internal quality audits
Checking calibration of data collection equipment
Suggesting continuous quality improvements
Inspecting materials, products and processes
Documenting the outcomes of quality tests
Communicating quality issues
Correcting quality control issues
Recording outcomes of process improvements
Understanding the fundamentals of blueprint reading
The MSSC Quality Practices & Measurement workforce certification program is embedded into ADMF 101 Key Principals of Advanced Manufacturing and is typically completed during the second eight-week term of a 16-week semester.
After completing the MSSC Quality Practices & Measurement workforce certification program through Ivy Tech, students may work in a production environment, in entry-level production worker roles.
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Ivy Tech's OSHA 10-Hour Workforce Certification provides students with 10 hours of training over OSHAs requirements.
This certification can benefit anyone working on a construction site or manufacturing environment, as it covers practices for general industrial job site safety. It is even a requirement for many employers, so achieving this certification is a good step if you're wanting to start in the industry.
The OSHA 10-Hour Workforce Certification can be obtained by students pursuing one of our associate degrees, but students can also enroll for a single class if they are just needing the certification. You can achieve the certification by taking a three-credit course called ADMF 101 Key Principals of Advanced Manufacturing over one semester, or about four months.
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The Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification Program is designed to prepare technicians with the skills necessary to troubleshoot and repair complex mechatronics equipment. Using the systems based approach, students will enhance their skills in electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic control circuits and PLC’s.
In order to get the Siemens Level 1 Workforce Certification, students must complete the following courses:
INDT 113 - Industrial Electrical I
ADMF 122 - Industrial Electrical II
INDT 104 Fluid Power I
ADMF 222 Fluid Power II
INDT 203 Machine Maintenance & Installation
AMDF 112 Mechanical Drives I
ADMF 202 Digital Fundamentals and Siemens Automation Controllers
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Program Details
Where Advanced Automation & Robotics Technology is Offered
Advanced Automation & Robotics Technology is offered at 23 Ivy Tech locations in Indiana. Each location offers a unique combination of certificate and degree options:
Campus
MSSC Maintenance Awareness WFC
MSSC Manufacturing Processes & Production WFC
MSSC Safety WFC
MSSC Quality Practices & Measurement WFC
OSHA 10-Hour WFC
Siemens Level 1 WFC
Mechatronics CT
Automation & Robotics Technology TC
AAS in Advanced Automation and Robotics Technology
Is Advanced Automation & Robotics Technology Right for Me?
You like to work with your hands.
You enjoy solving problems and working with computers.
You are the techy friend in your friend group.
Sound Like You?
If you thought "yes" to any of the above statements, the AART program might be just for you! Take the next step in your educational journey by reaching out to your local program chair in the Local Program Highlights section below or an advisor to learn more.
See when specific classes will be offered by searching our class list in Schedule Builder. First, select the semester you’re looking for and then enter the name of the class in the search bar.
If you’re a current student, upcoming classes are easy to find in Schedule Builder in MyIvy.
Class Formats
Courses for the AART program are offered in both hybrid and in-person options.
Prerequisite Courses for Advanced Manufacturing & Robotics Technology
The Advanced Manufacturing & Robotics Technology program does not require any prerequisites to apply to the program. Some courses students take early on in their time at Ivy Tech count as prerequisites to courses later in their journey, but your advisor will work with you to ensure all of your courses are taken in an order that satisfies all requirements as you pursue your credential.
No Expiration of Credits
There is no expiration date for course credits that were earned in previous years from Ivy Tech Community College.
Transfer Credit for Prerequisite Courses
Prerequisite courses completed at colleges other than Ivy Tech will only be considered for general education selection points if transfer credit has been awarded and courses appear on the Ivy Tech transcript prior to the application deadline.
TR grades are not recognized by the online application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that transfer credit has been awarded and that TR grades are updated to transfer letter grades (TA, TB, TC) on their Ivy Tech transcript.
It is recommended that college transcripts be submitted to the Registrar’s office for evaluation and transfer credit at least 4 weeks prior to the program application deadline to ensure adequate time for processing.
Applying to Ivy Tech is Free & Easy
The Ivy Tech application is free and easy—you don’t need a certain test score, GPA, or class rank to get started at Ivy Tech. Applying takes about 10-15 minutes and can be completed entirely online.
No Application Deadlines
Ivy Tech does not have a deadline for admission. Our 8-week class sessions start throughout the year—in January, March, June, August, and October—and there is no hard deadline for applying for any of the start dates. It's important, though, to apply early enough that you'll be able to complete all the degree planning, financial aid, and registration activities that need to happen before your first day. We recommend you apply about one month before you intend to start classes. See upcoming start dates
Steps to Apply
(1) Apply to Ivy Tech
If you’ve never applied to Ivy Tech Community College before (or if it’s been two years since you last attended classes here), your first step is to apply to Ivy Tech. You can apply online or in person. To apply in person, reach out toyour local admissions team and arrange a meeting. Or, stop by any campus on any Tuesday for Tuesdays@TheTech to receive personal assistance with applying and registering for classes.
After you submit your application, you'll be asked to upload documentation—such as SAT/ACT/PSAT scores or high school and college transcripts—that can assess your readiness for college-level coursework and help us make sure you are taking classes that are the right fit for you. How to upload assessment documents
If you don't have your scores or transcripts at your fingertips, don’t worry. Go ahead and submit your application. You can go back to upload assessment documents at any time until the end of the term for which you applied.
(3) Look for a Confirmation Email
Once your application is processed, you will receive a confirmation email at the email address provided on your application. Typically the email will arrive within 1-2 business days of submission, but during peak processing periods (April-June) could take up to 5-10 business days.
The email will contain instructions on how to register for classes, as well as important information regarding your Ivy Tech student portal (MyIvy account), tuition, payment options, and more.
(4) Create an Account in MyIvy
MyIvy is Ivy Tech's online student portal. Students use MyIvy to check e-mail, register for classes, pay tuition, manage financial aid, get the latest news and announcements, and much more. MyIvy also contains "QuickLinks" to the Ivy Tech websites and online tools you will use most often. Learn more about MyIvy
Before you can register for classes you will need to submit documentation or complete an assessment test. Your test scores can help us determine the best English and math starting classes for you. See the Test Score Course Placement Chart
If you submitted assessment documentation during the application process, your advisor will likely be able to work with those documents to determine course placement and you won't need to take any further steps. If you don't have any of those documents or the scores don't meet minimum thresholds, don’t worry! Your advisor will direct you to complete our freeKnowledge Assessment to help develop your customized learning path to better prepare you for courses.
(6) Register for Classes
Once you have completed the steps above, you may register for classes. Ivy Tech students register for courses using the Schedule Builder tool which can be accessed withinMyIvy. If you are a new, first-time Ivy Tech student, we recommend that you meet withyour advisor who will help you develop your Academic Completion Plan and help you sign up for courses that are the best fit for you.
For a complete list of registration steps, including detailed registration steps, deadlines, and information about holds, withdrawals, waitlists, and refunds, visit our Registration 101 page.
(7) Pay Your Tuition
After registering for your courses, your bill can be viewed in yourMyIvy account > Student Dashboard- > View/Pay Balance. Payments can also be made in your MyIvy account. For complete information about payments, including payment options, payment plans, how to make immediate payments, due dates, information about refunds, and more, visit our Payments page.
If you’re not yet an Ivy Tech student, contact us at 1-888-489-5463 and we’ll be happy to help.
Current Students
Contact your academic advisor, who can answer any questions you have about the Advanced Automation & Robotics Technology program and your certificate and degree options.
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Fax 812-265-4028
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Advising Team Tricia Miracle 812-265-2580 ext. 4137 tmiracle2@ivytech.edu Text during business hours 812-510-3844 Virtual Drop-In Advising Hours: Wednesdays 9:00am-1:00pm & Thursdays 2:00pm-5:30pm Zoom Link
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1 Source: US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. May 2022 State Occupational Employment and Wage estimates: Indiana.(2023). Lightcast™, lightcast.io. Occupational Overview for Indiana, 2023-2024
2 Associate degree cost is determined by tuition for an in-state, full-time student. Certificate and technical certificate costs are determined by tuition for an in-state, part-time student. Additional fees may be applied. Visit the Tuition & Fees page to learn more.
