IMAC

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IMAC
Industry-Based Modularized Accelerated
Credentials
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IMAC Goal
..Increase access of working adults to training
and credentials for high wage, high demand jobs
in critical industry sectors such as advanced
manufacturing..
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Features
1. Flexibility and Convenience
2. Interactive Learning
3. Hands-on Real World Training
4. College Credit
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Flexibility and Convenience

• IMAC Offers Students
• Self-Paced Learning
• -- Web-based and Hands-on
• Accelerated Courses
• Multiple Learning Sites
• -- Home, College, and Work
• Evening and Weekend Lab Hours
• Instructional Assistance

The training equipment pictured above is
manufactured by Amatrol, Inc.
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Interactive Learning
Students learn theory and concepts through
state-of-the-art web-based learning programs.
Both one-on-one and small group instructional
assistance is available when students need it.
The web-based course content pictured above is a
registered product of Amatrol, Inc.
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Hands-on Training
Students gain crucial real-world skills by
learning the operation, maintenance and
troubleshooting of high-tech integrated systems
prevalent in advanced manufacturing.
The training equipment pictured above is
manufactured by Amatrol, Inc.
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College Credit

• Credentials
• Industrial Maintenance Certificate 11-22 Credits
  
• Industrial Maintenance Technician Diploma 48-60
  Credits
• Associate in Applied Science (GOTS) Degree 60-76
  Credits

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Courses
Industrial Maintenance Principles
PLCs
Fluid Power
Industrial Maintenance
Motor Controls
Rotating Machinery
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Assessment/Tracking
Comprehensive Assessment/Tracking

• Computerized Quizzes and Exams
• Corresponds with demonstration of skills
• Progress Tracking and Reporting
• Student Project Grading

Skills
Activities
Objectives
Assessment
The Learning Management System pictured above is
a registered product of Amatrol, Inc.
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Results

• Pilot launched in August 2005. 35 Dislocated
  Workers and Industry-Sponsored Participants in
  program to date
• 3 students graduated with honors during OCTCs
  2007 graduation ceremonies earning an AAS degree,
  diploma, and certificate
• 11 students have earned certificates
• 14 students have completed a course for a skill
  upgrade
• 3 students are currently working toward AAS
  degrees
• 1 student is currently working toward a
  certificate
• 3 students have dropped out of the cohorts before
  completing a course
• Industry sponsors include Aleris, Century
  Aluminum, Domtar, Unilever

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Mechatronics

• Mechatronics is a blend of mechanical,
  electrical/electronic and computer technologies.
• Mechatronics simplified, is a mechanical function
  carried out through the use of input signals
  delivered to a decision making device (PLC/CPU)
  that commands an output for a mechanical function
  to occur.

• Examples of Mechatronic Systems
• There are thousands of Mechatronic applications,
  from the automobiles we drive to the household
  appliances we use.

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Mechatronics in Manufacturing

• Todays manufacturing and packaging processes
  have become increasingly complex.
• Manufacturing industries depend heavily on
  automated process to compete globally.
• Automated manufacturing equipment are smart
  machines requiring higher skill level operators.
• As baby-boomers retire manufacturers are faced
  with identifying and hiring highly skilled
  personnel, knowledgeable in advanced
  manufacturing concepts and competencies.

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Enter Discover Mechatronics Next Generation
Manufacturing

• OCTCs Discover Mechatronics Next Generation
  Manufacturing was developed to expose feeder high
  schools students in the OCTC service area to the
  exciting field of advanced manufacturing.
• OCTCs Discover Mechatronics Next Generation
  Manufacturing is a comprehensive recruitment
  model designed to ensure an increased number of
  students, entering the high performance workplace
  of advanced manufacturing.

• Activities were developed with industry input
  from the Greater Owensboro Economic
  Development Corporation and partnering
  industries. The project is funded by the National
  Science Foundation.

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Discover Mechatronics Activities

• Discover Mechatronics courses have been developed
  and included into current dual enrollment
  offerings through the colleges Discover College
  program.
• Discover Mechatronics Career Academies are
  scheduled to be conducted to expose 22 feeder
  high schools students in the OCTC service area to
  the exciting field of advanced manufacturing.
• Discover Mechatronics Clubs are being developed
  at each of OCTCs 22 feeder high schools to raise
  awareness and support youth involvement.

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Mechatronics Curriculum

• Mechatronic Systems Operating Technician
• Level I
• Course Title Credit Hours
• MS110 Mechatronic Systems Electrical
  Components 4
• MS120 Mechatronic Systems Mechanical Components
  4
• MS130 Mechatronic Systems Hyd/Pneu Components
  4
• MS150 Mechatronic Systems Programmable
  Controllers 4
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  Total Credits 16
• Electives
• MS160 Systems Troubleshooting I 2
• MS190 Systems Thinking 1

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Discover Mechatronics Product Manufacturing

• Students learn real life manufacturing through
  the process of automated component assembly.

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Discover Mechatronics Lab

• Special designed lab simulates manufacturing
  process using the Systems Approach

The training equipment pictured above is
manufactured by Amatrol, Inc.
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Discover Mechatronics Lab

• Individual Work Stations

The training equipment pictured above is
manufactured by Amatrol, Inc.
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Discover Mechatronics Lab

• Students learn advanced manufacturing technology
  on integrated systems for operating,
  troubleshooting, and maintaining systems.

The training equipment pictured above is
manufactured by Amatrol, Inc.
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Results for Discover Mechatronics Next
Generation Manufacturing

• Pilot launched in August 2007
• Hired Mechatronics instructor and recruiter
• 10 area high school students enrolled in first
  semester
• Establishing Discover Mechatronics Clubs in
  service area high schools
• Coordinating student retention activities
• Developing manufacturing internship with area
  industries