Hybrid programs blend both competency- and time-based strategies,
using a minimum and maximum range of hours for each major job
function and the successful demonstration of identified competencies.
using a minimum and maximum range of hours for each major job
function and the successful demonstration of identified competencies.
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On the Job Training
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Skills
Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.
4
Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.
4
- Test performance of electromechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, or bridges.
- Develop, test, or program new robots.
- Select and use laboratory, operational, or diagnostic techniques or test equipment to assess electromechanical circuits, equipment, processes, systems, or subsystems.
- Operate, test, or maintain robotic equipment used for green production applications, such as waste-to-energy conversion systems, minimization of material waste, or replacement of human operators in dangerous work environments.
Design electromechanical equipment or systems.
2
Design electromechanical equipment or systems.
2
- Modify, maintain, or repair electrical, electronic, or mechanical components, equipment, or systems to ensure proper functioning.
- Develop, test, or program new robots.
Program robotic equipment.
1
Program robotic equipment.
1
- Develop, test, or program new robots.
Develop software or computer applications.
1
Develop software or computer applications.
1
- Install or program computer hardware or machine or instrumentation software in microprocessor-based systems.
Maintain electromechanical equipment.
3
Maintain electromechanical equipment.
3
- Modify, maintain, or repair electrical, electronic, or mechanical components, equipment, or systems to ensure proper functioning.
- Repair, rework, or calibrate hydraulic or pneumatic assemblies or systems to meet operational specifications or tolerances.
- Operate, test, or maintain robotic equipment used for green production applications, such as waste-to-energy conversion systems, minimization of material waste, or replacement of human operators in dangerous work environments.
Maintain electronic equipment.
1
Maintain electronic equipment.
1
- Modify, maintain, or repair electrical, electronic, or mechanical components, equipment, or systems to ensure proper functioning.
Review technical documents to plan work.
1
Review technical documents to plan work.
1
- Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly.
Document design or operational test results.
1
Document design or operational test results.
1
- Prepare written documentation of electromechanical test results.
Inspect finished products to locate flaws.
2
Inspect finished products to locate flaws.
2
- Inspect parts for surface defects.
- Verify part dimensions or clearances to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
Install instrumentation or electronic equipment or systems.
1
Install instrumentation or electronic equipment or systems.
1
- Install electrical or electronic parts and hardware in housings or assemblies, using soldering equipment and hand tools.
Calibrate scientific or technical equipment.
1
Calibrate scientific or technical equipment.
1
- Repair, rework, or calibrate hydraulic or pneumatic assemblies or systems to meet operational specifications or tolerances.
Assemble equipment or components.
2
Assemble equipment or components.
2
- Fabricate or assemble mechanical, electrical, or electronic components or assemblies.
- Align, fit, or assemble component parts, using hand or power tools, fixtures, templates, or microscopes.
Fabricate devices or components.
1
Fabricate devices or components.
1
- Fabricate or assemble mechanical, electrical, or electronic components or assemblies.
Create schematic drawings for electronics.
1
Create schematic drawings for electronics.
1
- Produce electrical, electronic, or mechanical drawings or other related documents or graphics necessary for electromechanical design, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
Operate industrial equipment.
1
Operate industrial equipment.
1
- Operate, test, or maintain robotic equipment used for green production applications, such as waste-to-energy conversion systems, minimization of material waste, or replacement of human operators in dangerous work environments.
Evaluate characteristics of equipment or systems.
1
Evaluate characteristics of equipment or systems.
1
- Determine whether selected electromechanical components comply with environmental standards and regulations.
Select project materials.
1
Select project materials.
1
- Select electromechanical equipment, materials, components, or systems to meet functional specifications.
Determine operational methods.
1
Determine operational methods.
1
- Develop or implement programs related to the environmental impact of engineering activities.
Develop technical methods or processes.
1
Develop technical methods or processes.
1
- Establish and maintain inventory, records, or documentation systems.
Maintain operational records or records systems.
1
Maintain operational records or records systems.
1
- Establish and maintain inventory, records, or documentation systems.
Train personnel on proper operational procedures.
1
Train personnel on proper operational procedures.
1
- Train others to install, use, or maintain robots.
Analyze design requirements for computer or electronics systems.
1
Analyze design requirements for computer or electronics systems.
1
- Analyze engineering designs of logic or digital circuitry, motor controls, instrumentation, or data acquisition for implementation into new or existing automated, servomechanical, or other electromechanical systems.
Analyze costs and benefits of proposed designs or projects.
1
Analyze costs and benefits of proposed designs or projects.
1
- Conduct statistical studies to analyze or compare production costs for sustainable and nonsustainable designs.
Direct quality control activities.
1
Direct quality control activities.
1
- Specify, coordinate, or conduct quality-control or quality-assurance programs and procedures.
Fabricate products or components using machine tools.
1
Fabricate products or components using machine tools.
1
- Operate metalworking machines to fabricate housings, jigs, fittings, or fixtures.
Determine design criteria or specifications.
1
Determine design criteria or specifications.
1
- Translate electromechanical drawings into design specifications, applying principles of engineering, thermal or fluid sciences, mathematics, or statistics.
Develop operational methods or processes that use green materials or emphasize sustainability.
1
Develop operational methods or processes that use green materials or emphasize sustainability.
1
- Identify energy-conserving production or fabrication methods, such as by bending metal rather than cutting and welding or casting metal.
Test green technologies or processes.
1
Test green technologies or processes.
1
- Test and analyze thermodynamic systems for renewable energy applications, such as solar or wind, to maximize energy production.
Discuss design or technical features of products or services with technical personnel.
1
Discuss design or technical features of products or services with technical personnel.
1
- Consult with machinists to ensure that electromechanical equipment or systems meet design specifications.
Implement design or process improvements.
1
Implement design or process improvements.
1
- Assist engineers to implement electromechanical designs in industrial or other settings.
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