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Flexible Technical Training Programs at DCC @ Fishkill

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You can take a wide variety of technical training in the mechatronics lab at DCC @ Fishkill. These trainings are mainly intended for technicians working in industry but do not require previous experience. The training format will be flexible—you won't need to meet at a specific day and time each week. Complete your learning with online material and by communicating with instructors.

Reserve time with instructors in the lab for:

  • Hands-on lab equipment time
  • In-person instruction / review of learning materials
  • Assessment/ certification

You'll be expected to complete all necessary materials and assessments of courses and trainings within the timeframe of the semester. Use completed trainings to gain credits in electrical technology AAS degree program courses.

Training Courses Available

AC/DC Electricity

Learn the fundamentals of AC/DC electrical systems used for power and control.

Pneumatics

Basic and intermediate level pneumatics and troubleshooting.

Motors

Types of motors, how they're designed, and their applications and uses.

Motor Controls

This course is intended for beginners to automation and motor controls. 

Robotics

Programming and manual control of a 6-axis robot using teach pendant and PC. 

PLC/VFD Wiring & Control

The basics of the function, operation, installation and construction of wiring and components.

Certified Production Technician

MSSC’s CPT Plus program provides proof of an individual’s ability to perform a wide range of hands-on technical skills in electronic, electrical, fluid power, & mechanical systems. 

Supply Chain Automation

This system is a working automated distribution system that performs real-world operations, such as package tracking, automatic package queuing and more!

Starting in 2024

These technical training programs will be starting in 2024. Learn more about them!

 

What Can I Learn?

See more about the technical training we offer at the mechatronics lab.

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Connect Credit-Free Trainings to Credit ELT Program Courses

If you want to pursue an A.A.S. degree, your trainings can stack into several courses that fulfill the requirements of DCC's Electrical Technology (ELT) program. (All credits will require prerequisites, assessments and a proficiency exam. Math Prerequisite for all credit courses: MAT 184 or MAT 132.)

 

Mechatronics Training Combination Fulfills this ELT Program Course Number ELT Course Name Credits
AC/DC + ELT 105 transfer material module ELT 105 DC Circuits 3
Pneumatics + Hydraulics + Mechanical Drives ELT 117 (new!) Pneumatics, Hydraulics and Mechanical Drives 3
Motors + Motor Controls + Robotics ELT 217 (new!) Motors and Robotics 3
Power + PLCs + Process Control ELT 216 Automation Systems 3
OSHA Safety Training + ELT 122 Tools use material + PLC/VFD Wiring ELT 122 Manufacturing Tools and Practices 3

Contact Us

Mechatronics Lab

Freddy Santiago, Coordinator of Mechatronics Programming

Phone: (845) 790-3645
Email: freddy.santiago1@sunydutchess.edu

Center of Excellence for Innovation & Industry in Fishkill
461 US-9, Fishkill, NY 12524