From Information to Intelligence … After some initial data collection and early discussions with industry, a basic career ladder for Industrial Maintenance Person was sketched. In order to discover if there are real opportunities in the sector related to this position and identify what kind of sector intervention is needed……..

At your tables, take 20 minutes and answer these questions: What would you like to know about this “career ladder”? Who (what) might have the answers? What strategies would you use to get the answers? Then, prioritize to report in plenary: Identify the top burning question your table has about this ladder, who/what might have the answers, and the strategies to use to get the answers. Then, take a 10 minute break before we come back to report in plenary.

Industrial Maintenance / Mechatronics School to Work to School Core CTC Industrial Maintenance Curriculum Available in 8 County Region 1.Employment Practices 2.Safety 3.Introduction to basic electrical skills and circuits 4.Introduction to maintenance principles 5.Introduction to service and repair principles 6.Industrial Electricity 7.Industrial Electronics 8.Troubleshooting and problem solving techniques 9. Automated motors and control systems 10. Introduction to sensors 11. Mechanical power transmission 12. Introduction to fluid power – pneumatics and hydraulics 13. PLC basics 14. Basic principles of refrigeration 15. Introduction to robotics 16. Building wiring installation and maintenance Dept. of Education Sanctioned Core Topics

Industrial Maintenance / Mechatronics School to Work to School NCIST-Based Industrial Maintenance Curriculum Available at Selected CTC’s Core CTC Industrial Maintenance Curriculum Available in 8 County Region 1.Electrical Control Circuits 2.Electrical Motor Control 3.Residential / Commercial Wiring 4.Industrial Wiring 5.Programmable Logic Controllers 6.Hydraulics 7.Hydraulic Troubleshooting 8.Piping Systems 9. Pneumatics 10. Pneumatic Maintenance 11. Electro-fluid Power 12. Electronic Sensors 13. Basic Mechanical Drives 14. Light duty V-belt and Chain Drives 15. Heavy duty V-belt and Chain Drives US Department of Labor Sanctioned – Intermediate Level

Associate of Science in Mechatronics Engineering Technology 69 credits - Available at Reading Area Community College Industrial Maintenance / Mechatronics School to Work to School NCIST-Based Industrial Maintenance Curriculum Available at Selected CTC’s Core CTC Industrial Maintenance Curriculum Available in 8 County Region Core Education Requirements Mechanical / Fluid Power Engineering Technology Electrical / Electronics Engineering Technology Systems / Process Control Engineering Technology Computer Science & Engineering Technology

Bachelor of Science in Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology 130 Credits - Available at Penn State Berks Associate of Science in Mechatronics Engineering Technology 69 credits - Available at Reading Area Community College Industrial Maintenance Certificate Program 34 credits - Available at Reading Area Community College Industrial Maintenance / Mechatronics School to Work to School NCIST-Based Industrial Maintenance Curriculum Available at Selected CTC’s Core CTC Industrial Maintenance Curriculum Available in 8 County Region CTC student may obtain 11 to 17 college credits through dual enrollment. NCIST Integrated Systems Technologist Certification 200 Hours of Coursework Available via CTC/RACC Dual Enrollment, RACC Classroom / Lab Study, Internet Courseware with Lab at RACC or CTC College credit may be granted for employer sponsored incumbent worker training. 78 Credits transferable from RACC to Penn State

Bachelor of Science in Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology Associate of Science in Mechatronics Engineering Technology Industrial Maintenance Certificate Program Industrial Maintenance / Mechatronics Target Occupations NCIST-Based Industrial Maintenance Curriculum Available at Selected CTC’s Core CTC Industrial Maintenance Curriculum Available in 8 County Region Systems Engineer Mechatronics Engineer Mechatronics Technician/Designer Maintenance Supervisor Electro-Mechanical Specialist Packaging Machinery Technician/ Designer Maintenance Technician Mechanic Electrician Maintenance Staff

Industrial Maintenance / Mechatronics Incumbent Worker Training University Community College Career & Technology Centers Incumbent Worker Training Programs Customized to Employer Needs Working as a regional educational consortium, courses will be offered by the appropriate institution at the appropriate location for labs and students College credit may be offered through the community college for employer- sponsored training