A challenging career with growth potential and a decent salary is what lies ahead for students who pursue careers in mechatronics. This is one of the many courses that students can learn at the Dillon County Technology Center.
Branford Townsend is the instructor for Mechatronics.
Mechatronics 1 focuses on safety, A/C and D/C circuits, hand and power tools, and precision measurement. Students will have the opportunity to acquire industry-recognized certifications such as OSHA .
Mechatronics 2 is the second course in the Mechatronics program. This course focuses on programmable logic controllers (PLC), electrical industrial controls, fluid power (pneumatics), and motor controls and starters.
Mechatronics 3 focuses on motor controls and starters, hydraulics, electrical test equipment, and professional development.
Mechanics 4 focuses on advanced levels of mechatronic skills, such as PLCs robotics, mechanical drive systems and A/C circuits.
In the Mechatronics class, some are working on fabrication. Some are building a smoker from scratch. The students are working on radius and bends, mastery of welding, measurement, and fabrication. Sometimes, the students take on projects.
Conley Dailey won second place in the Skills USA in the power industrial equipment category earlier this year. Conley Dailey is shown GMAW welding in this picture. Other students shown are Kyree Williams, and Hayden Bullard Kyree. Also, shown is Samatha Lewellen and Ethan Church doing GTAW welding.
Students Can Pursue Career In Mechatronics Through Education at the Dillon County Technology Center
