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Diploma of Automation Technology

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City, United States
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

Automation Technology certificate at Salt Lake Technical College, part of SLCC.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Explain key concepts in Automation Technology. Apply knowledge in areas including self-paced competency-based certificate of 30 credits: 21 required (essential skills. Communicate findings and evaluate relevant practical or academic problems.

Career outcomes

Technician in mechanical and automated systems across several industries

Curriculum

Self-paced competency-based certificate of 30 credits: 21 required (essential skills and safety
pneumatics
hydraulics
industrial mechanics
electrical systems
motor controls
programmable logic controllers
applied system diagnostics) plus 9 elective credits in one of three emphases: advanced PLC
process control or motor control systems.

Entry requirements

Academic

Proof of completion of secondary education equivalent to a US high school diploma
passport copy and proof of funds; no English test required for admission and no minimum GPA published (https://www.slcc.edu/iss/apply/apply-from-outside.aspx).

Accepted academic background

Official proof of completion of secondary education equivalent to a US high school diploma (English translation may be required); copy of passport main page; proof of funds (official bank statement of at least 28,974 USD for 2026-2027, plus 2,000 USD first dependent and 1,000 USD each additional; sponsor needs a signed financial statement of support)

Documents you’ll need

Passport Copy
English Language Test Results
Financial Evidence

How to apply

Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$15,479 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Salt Lake Technical College
Faculty or school	Salt Lake Technical College
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	30
Study pace	Flexible
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

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January 2027
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Frequently asked questions

The next deadline is 1 Apr 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.