Vocational

Mechatronics, 20 YH credits.

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Part of the YH programme Automation Engineer in Operations and Service at TUC Yrkeshögskola. This course cannot be applied for on its own. Programme code: AUTO24TRA.

The course gives you knowledge of the interplay between mechanics, electronics and software. You learn workshop mechanics and how mechatronic systems are used in the manufacturing industry, and when it is appropriate to use hydraulics or pneumatics. You practise assembling, integrating and maintaining mechatronic systems. After completing the course you can use manuals, instructions and drawings, and carry out troubleshooting and maintenance of mechatronic systems as an automation engineer.

Duration: 4 weeks
Language: Swedish
Level: Intermediate
CSN-eligible

Time commitment: Equivalent to about 4 weeks of full-time study

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About the course.

In the course, students learn about the interplay between mechanics, electronics and software. Through theory and practical exercises, students learn workshop mechanics and how mechatronic systems are used in the manufacturing industry. The course covers when it is appropriate to use hydraulics or pneumatics, and how to assemble, integrate and maintain mechatronic systems. After completing the course, students should be able to use manuals, instructions and drawings, and carry out troubleshooting and maintenance of mechatronic systems in the professional role of Automation Engineer.

In the course, students learn about the interplay between mechanics, electronics and software. Through theory and practical exercises, students learn workshop mechanics and how mechatronic systems are used in the manufacturing industry. The course covers when it is appropriate to use hydraulics or pneumatics, and how to assemble, integrate and maintain mechatronic systems. After completing the course, students should be able to use manuals, instructions and drawings, and carry out troubleshooting and maintenance of mechatronic systems in the professional role of Automation Engineer.

What you will learn

What you learn.

  • You understand the interplay between mechanics, electronics and software
  • You can apply basic workshop mechanics
  • You know when hydraulics or pneumatics is appropriate to use
  • You can assemble, integrate and maintain mechatronic systems
  • You can use manuals, instructions and drawings in your work
  • You can troubleshoot mechatronic systems
Curriculum

How the course is built.

  1. Mechanics, electronics and software

    The interplay between different technical disciplines in mechatronic systems.

  2. Workshop mechanics

    Basic workshop mechanics tasks.

  3. Hydraulics and pneumatics in mechatronics

    Choosing between hydraulics and pneumatics in the manufacturing industry.

  4. Assembly and maintenance

    Practical assembly, joining and maintenance of mechatronic systems.

  5. Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting mechatronic systems using manuals and drawings.

Target audience

Who is this for?

Students in TUC's YH programme for automation engineers who want to learn mechatronics.

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