Automation Technology
As the world of technology is ever-changing, skilled maintenance technicians are in high demand. Get your hands-on experience in the Automation Technology Program at Southwest Technical College. With a strong foundation in industrial safety, this program will give the necessary skills in mechanical, electrical, and programming diagnostics and repairs. Coursework is both flexible and self-directed.
Program Details
u003cstrongu003eCost: $3,850.00u003c/strongu003ernu003cemu003eCost includes tuition, books, fees, and supplies. u003ca href=u0022/admissions-aid/financial-aid/u0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noopener noreferreru0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underline;u0022u003eClick here for scholarship and financial aid resources.u003c/spanu003eu003c/au003eu003c/emu003ernrnu003cemu003eu003cstrongu003eNext Start Date: October 6, 2026rnu003c/strongu003eThis program has multiple opportunities to enroll throughout the year. Call 435.586.2899 for more information. u003ca href=u0022/admissions-aid/how-to-apply/u0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underline;u0022u003eWant to enroll? Click here to get started.u003c/spanu003eu003c/au003eu003c/emu003ernrnu003cstrongu003eProgram Length: 30 Credit Hoursu003c/strongu003ernu003cemu003e(This program can be completed in approximately 15 months, based on enrollment of 15 hours per week. If possible, students are encouraged to enroll in more hours per week to graduate faster.)u003c/emu003ernrnu003cstrongu003eLocation: u003c/strongu003eu003cemu003eu003ca href=u0022https://stech.edu/aboutu0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noopener noreferreru0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underline;u0022u003eMain Campusu003c/spanu003eu003c/au003e – Health Professions and Trades Buildingu003c/emu003ernrnu003cstrongu003eEnrollment Requirement: u003c/strongu003eu003cemu003eCASAS Assessment or equivalent. u003ca href=u0022https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hDqoY28HMPqAetKxBgEzqM4G3qhqyjUl/view?usp=sharingu0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noopeneru0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underline;u0022u003eClick here for more informationu003c/spanu003eu003c/au003e. To schedule your CASAS Assessment, u003ca href=u0022https://stech.edu/community/testing-center/u0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underline;u0022u003eclick here.u003c/spanu003eu003c/au003eu003c/emu003e
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Council on Occupational Education
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