May 20, 2026  
College Catalog and Student Handbook 2026-2027 
  
College Catalog and Student Handbook 2026-2027

Automation Technology, Diploma

Location(s): Ben Hill-Irwin Campus, Coffee Campus, Valdosta Campus


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The Automation Technology Diploma program is designed for the student who wishes to prepare for a career as an Automation technician/electrician. The program provides learning opportunities that introduce, develop and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skill, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to retrain or upgrade present knowledge and skill. The diploma program teaches skills in Automation Technology providing background skills in several areas of industrial maintenance including electronics, industrial wiring, motors, controls, plc’s, instrumentation, fluid power, mechanical, pumps and piping, and computers. Graduates of the program receive an Automation technology diploma that qualifies them for employment as industrial electricians or industrial systems technicians.

This program qualifies for the HOPE Career Grant.

Admission Requirements:

Curriculum Outline (46 Hours)


General Core Courses


English Course


Choose ONE of the following:

Math Course


Choose ONE of the following:

Social Science Course


Occupational Courses


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