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Heartland Community College

Industrial Robotics (Pending Approval)

17-18 credit hours

Catalog Year 2026-2027

Students completing the Industrial Robotics Certificate will be prepared for entry-level positions that focus on robotics and automated systems, with skills in robotic programming, networking for controls, and applied automation that build directly toward careers in industrial robotics and smart manufacturing. This certificate is a stackable, employment-focused credential that strengthens students’ readiness for immediate workforce entry while also providing a pathway into advanced coursework in PLCs, automation, and systems.

Certificate Requirements

Class Title Credit Hours
MECH 110 Networking for Automated Controls 3
MECH 145 Introduction to Robotics 3
MECH 245 Robotics & Automated Controls I 3
MECH 246 Robotics & Automated Controls II 3
TECH 101 Introduction to Tools 1

TECH 171 or TECH 172

OR

TECH 271 or TECH 272

10-Hour OSHA Construction or General Industry Safety

OR

30-Hour OSHA Construction or General Industry Safety

1 or 2
Elective Any MAIN, MECH, or WELD course 3
Total Credit Hours 17-18

Suggested Sequence:

Fall 1: MECH 110, TECH 101, TECH 171/172 or TECH 271/272
Spring 1: MECH 145
Fall 2: MECH 245, Elective
Spring 2: MECH 246

Contact Us

Career and Technical Education Division
AMC 1600
1500 W Raab Road
Normal, IL 61761
Phone: (309) 268-8860
Fax: (309) 268-7963

Email the CTE Division

Adam Campbell

Dean, Career and Technical Education
AMC 1607
Phone: (309) 268-8895
Email: Adam.Campbell@heartland.edu