Program Overview
The Industrial Automation Technology program provides you the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge required in the manufacturing industry to install, program, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot high-tech, computerized machinery. You will gain hands-on training with:
- Programmable logic controller (PLC) computers
- CNC machines
- Robotics
- Electronic components
- Mechanical systems
- Fluid power
- And much more
With in-depth knowledge of the manufacturing process and state-of-the-art equipment, you will be a problem solver working to keep production running. You will learn through hands-on training using the state-of-the-art technology used in the workplace. Technology brands include but is not limited to:
- Fanuc
- Allen Bradley
- Siemens
- Okuma
- Hardinge
- Rockwell
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Transfer Information
An articulation agreement allows you to transfer your Industrial Automation Technology coursework to the Technology Management program at the University of Northern Iowa.
If you plan to transfer, work closely with a program advisor to ensure courses transfer and you meet program requirements.
Enhance Iowa Grant
The Industrial Automation Technology program is part of the Enhance Iowa project, a grant from the US Department of Labor for equipment, training, and simulation to help prepare individuals in the high demand field of industrial maintenance and automation.
Admissions Requirements
Apply at Hawkeye
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Complete Hawkeye's online admissions application to apply and be considered for the Industrial Automation Technology program.
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Request to have your transcripts sent to the Admissions office.
Basic Skill Competencies
In order to be eligible for the Industrial Automation Technology program, all students must meet minimum score requirements and/or successfully complete the required college success courses in English, reading, and math with a "C" grade or higher at Hawkeye Community College or comparable courses at another accredited college. For appropriate college success course placement, work with your program advisor.
Minimum score requirements
ACT |
ACCUPLACER |
COMPASS |
ACCUPLACER Next Generation |
19 Reading |
76 Reading |
82 Reading |
251 Reading |
16 English |
64 Sentence Skills |
41 Writing |
240 Writing |
14 Math |
40 Arithmetic |
24 Pre-Algebra |
240 Arithmetic |
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241 Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics |
Program Acceptance
Applicants meeting the Basic Skill Competencies Requirements criteria are eligible for acceptance.
Applicants not meeting the Basic Skill Competencies Requirements criteria will be accepted to a Pre-Program. As a pre-program student, you will begin with general education and prerequisite classes. An advisor will help you create an academic plan to meet your program admission requirements. Once you have completed your pre-program coursework contact Admissions.
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