Industry-Based Modularized
Accelerated Credentials
IMAC Goal
…..Increase access of working adults
to training and credentials for high
wage, high demand jobs in critical
industry sectors such as advanced
manufacturing…..
Features
1. Flexibility and Convenience
2. Interactive Learning
3. Hands-on “Real World” Training
4. College Credit
Flexibility and Convenience
IMAC Offers Students:
Self-Paced Learning
--Web-based and Hands-on
Accelerated Courses
Multiple Learning Sites
-- Home, College, and Work
Evening and Weekend Lab Hours
Instructional Assistance
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Interactive Learning
Students learn theory and
concepts through state-ofthe-art web-based learning
programs.
Both one-on-one and small
group instructional
assistance is available when
students need it.
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Hands-on Training
Students gain crucial “realworld” skills by learning
the operation,
maintenance and
troubleshooting of hightech integrated systems
prevalent in advanced
manufacturing.
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College Credit
Credentials:
•Industrial Maintenance
Certificate: 11-22 Credits
•Industrial Maintenance Technician
Diploma: 48-60 Credits
•Associate in Applied Science
(GOTS) Degree: 60-76 Credits
Courses
Industrial
Maintenance
Principles
Fluid
Power
PLCs
Industrial Maintenance
Rotating
Machinery
Motor
Controls
Assessment/Tracking
Comprehensive Assessment/Tracking
Computerized Quizzes
and Exams
Corresponds with
demonstration of skills
Progress Tracking and
Reporting
Skills
Objectives
Student Project Grading
Activities
Assessment
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Results
 Pilot launched in August 2005. 35 Dislocated Workers and IndustrySponsored Participants in program to date
 3 students graduated with honors during OCTC’s 2007 graduation
ceremonies earning an AAS degree, diploma, and certificate
 11 students have earned certificates
 14 students have completed a course for a skill upgrade
 3 students are currently working toward AAS degrees
 1 student is currently working toward a certificate
 3 students have dropped out of the cohorts before completing a course
 Industry sponsors include Aleris, Century Aluminum, Domtar,
Unilever
Mechatronics
 Mechatronics is a blend of mechanical, electrical/electronic and
computer technologies.
 Mechatronics simplified, is a mechanical function carried out
through the use of input signals delivered to a decision making
device (PLC/CPU) that commands an output for a mechanical
function to occur.
Examples of Mechatronic Systems:
There are thousands of Mechatronic
applications, from the automobiles we
drive to the household appliances we
use.
Mechatronics in Manufacturing
 Today’s manufacturing and packaging processes
have become increasingly complex.
 Manufacturing industries depend heavily on
automated process to compete globally.
 Automated manufacturing equipment are “smart”
machines requiring higher skill level operators.
 As “baby-boomers” retire manufacturers are faced
with identifying and hiring highly skilled personnel,
knowledgeable in advanced manufacturing concepts
and competencies.
Enter: Discover Mechatronics –
Next Generation Manufacturing
 OCTC’s Discover Mechatronics – Next Generation
Manufacturing was developed to expose feeder high schools
students in the OCTC service area to the exciting field of
advanced manufacturing.
 OCTC’s Discover Mechatronics – Next Generation
Manufacturing is a comprehensive recruitment model
designed to ensure an increased number of students, entering
the high performance workplace of advanced manufacturing.
 Activities were developed with industry input
from the Greater Owensboro Economic
Development Corporation and partnering
industries. The project is funded by the
National Science Foundation.
Discover Mechatronics Activities
 Discover Mechatronics courses have been
developed and included into current dual
enrollment offerings through the college’s Discover
College program.
 Discover Mechatronics Career Academies are
scheduled to be conducted to expose 22 feeder high
schools students in the OCTC service area to the
exciting field of advanced manufacturing.
 Discover Mechatronics Clubs are being developed
at each of OCTC’s 22 feeder high schools to raise
awareness and support youth involvement.
Mechatronics Curriculum
Mechatronic Systems Operating Technician:
Level I
Course Title
MS110
MS120
MS130
MS150
Credit Hours
Mechatronic Systems Electrical Components
Mechatronic Systems Mechanical Components
Mechatronic Systems Hyd/Pneu Components
Mechatronic Systems Programmable Controllers
Total Credits
Electives:
MS160 Systems Troubleshooting I
MS190 Systems Thinking
4
4
4
4
16
2
1
Discover Mechatronics
Product Manufacturing
 Students learn real life manufacturing through the
process of automated component assembly.
Discover Mechatronics Lab
Special designed lab simulates manufacturing process
using the “Systems Approach”
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Discover Mechatronics Lab
Individual Work Stations
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Discover Mechatronics Lab
 Students learn advanced manufacturing technology on
integrated systems for operating, troubleshooting,
and maintaining systems.
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Results for Discover Mechatronics
– Next Generation Manufacturing
 Pilot launched in August 2007
 Hired Mechatronics instructor and recruiter
 10 area high school students enrolled in first
semester
 Establishing Discover Mechatronics Clubs in service
area high schools
 Coordinating student retention activities
 Developing manufacturing internship with area
industries