Associate Certifications

SACA’s Associate certifications are introductory Industry 4.0 certifications appropriate for individuals seeking to become familiar with Industry 4.0 factory floor automation equipment and processes.

The Associate level contains four certifications perfect for current workers or students in high school or college:

C-101 Certified Industry 4.0 Associate I - Basic Operations

SACA's C-101 Certified Industry 4.0 Associate I – Basic Operations certification is an introductory credential that prepares individuals to succeed in modern production environments that use Industry 4.0 controls, automation, and processes. This certification is appropriate for individuals working in any occupation in advanced manufacturing.

Basic Operations Competencies:

Concepts & Terminology of Smart Manufacturing
Basic Setup, Adjustment & Operation of Automated Machines
Safety and Hand Tools
Blueprint & Schematic Reading
Precision Measurement
Basic Electrical Control, Pneumatic, & Sensor Systems Operation
Basic Robot Operation & Terminology
Production Monitoring via HMI, Internet, Ethernet, & Smart Phones

C-102 Certified Industry 4.0 Associate II - Advanced Operations

SACA's C-102 Certified Industry 4.0 Associate II- Advanced Operations certification is an introductory credential that prepares individuals to analyze and modify modern production control systems that use Industry 4.0 automation technologies and processes. This certification is appropriate for individuals in occupations, such as maintenance, IT, and engineering seeking to become versed in basic factory floor controls, automation and programming.

Advanced Operations Competencies:

Smart Manufacturing System Metrics & Optimization
Setup, Adjustment, & Operation of Computer Controlled Machines
Basic Ethernet Network Operation
Basic Programmable Controller Programming & Operation
Basic Mechanical & Hydarulics System Operation & Adjustment
Basic Mechatronic Systems Programming & Operation
Basic Robotics & CNC Programming/Operation
HMI Interface & Operation

Certified Industry 4.0 Associate II - SACA

C-103 Certified Industry 4.0 Associate III - Robot System Operations

SACA's C-103 Certified Industry 4.0 Associate III- Robot System Operations certification is an introductory credential that prepares individuals to operate industrial robots and other industry 4.0 technologies in a modern production environment. This certification is ideal for manufacturing technicians, maintenance technicians and IT professionals seeking to become versed in robot system operations.

Robot System Operations Competencies:

Concepts & Terminology of Robots
Robot Setup & Adjustment
Robot Operations & Basic Programming
Fixtures/End of Arm Tooling Types & Selection
Robot-Ethernet Network Communications
Robot I/O Device & PLC System Interfacing
Robot Monitoring & Cycle Time Optimization
Robot Smart Manufacturing Concepts

C-104 Certified Industry 4.0 Associate IV -IIoT, Networking & Data Analytics

SACA's C-104 Certified Industry 4.0 Associate IV - IIoT, Networking & Data Analytics certification is an introductory credential that prepares individuals to program and optimize Industry 4.0 automation technologies such as IIoT, smart sensors/devices, networking, and data analytics software. This certification is ideal for maintenance technicians and IT professionals seeking to become versed in basics of Industry 4.0 automation.

IIoT, Networking & Data Analytics Competencies:

Concepts of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)
PLC Ethernet Messaging Communications
Barcode & RFID Programming & Operation
Smart Sensor Programming & Operation
Managed Ethernet Switch Configuration & Operation
Variable Frequency Drive Programming
SQL Database Systems
Data Analytics & Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
Lean Manufacturing & System Optimization

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