Introduction to Robotics
National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
This certification provides foundational knowledge and hands-on skills in robotics for industrial training environments. Emphasis is on robot safety and risk mitigation, robot components and coordinate systems, robot programming and motion, and peripheral interfaces.
Format
Hybrid
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Skills developed through this program
- Explain robotics history and applications
- Apply robot safety standards
- Perform risk assessments
- Interpret system documentation
- Identify robot components
- Define coordinate systems and teach points
Occupations this program prepares you for
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School25-2032.00
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education25-2031.00
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians17-3024.00
- Engineers, All Other17-2199.00
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics49-9041.00
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians17-3023.00
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Detailed information about this program
This certification provides foundational knowledge and hands on skills in robotics for industrial training environments. Emphasis is on robot safety and risk mitigation, robot components and coordinate systems, robot programming and motion, peripheral interfaces, commissioning and testing, and systematic troubleshooting. The program combines instructor led theory with paired lab work and practical exercises to develop competencies for operating, programming, and maintaining robotic systems. Topics include Career Exploration, Robotics overview and historical context, Applications of robotics, Robot safety and risk assessment, System documentation and site requirements, Robot components and anatomy, Coordinate systems and frames of reference, Robot motion fundamentals, Teach point methodology and program structure, Robotic programming languages, Peripherals and I/O integration, Commissioning and testing, Troubleshooting and diagnostic approaches, Human robot collaboration concepts, Maintenance planning and preventive maintenance, and optional topics in Industry 4.0 and Green Production.
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