AREA AUTOMATION AND MECHATRONICS
Automation and mechatronics
Two-year post-diploma technical specialization course
RIMINI
Il percorso ITS rientra nella potenziale offerta dei percorsi biennali che le Fondazioni ITS con sede in Emilia-Romagna potranno avviare nell’a.f. 2023/2024 (Delibera di Giunta regionale n.1215/2023)
Professional profile
The Advanced Technician in automation and mechatronics works to create, integrate and control machines, plants and automated systems. S/he has a robust knowledge in the mechanical, electrical and automation areas; s/he can operate in the design, programming, assembling and control of automated machines.
Thanks to this multidisciplinary background, s/he can operate in mechanical assembly, electrical wiring and testing, as well as in the design of mechanical parts and electrical motherboards machine operation.
Occupational fields
- Engineering
- Wood processing
- Packaging
- Food
- Ceramic sector
- Plastic, rubber, chemical sector, etc.
Job positions
The Advanced Technician in automation and mechatronic systems works in technical assembly processes, plant setup and maintenance in the company or at the customer’s site, in technical offices for design and planning.
To work as a
- Mechanical/electrical assembly technician
- Automated plant setup technician
- Posted technician
- Technician for automated plant testing and control
- Maintenance technician in automation areas
- Designer in a technical office
Teamwork module
The program includes transversal skills modules concerning teamwork, organizational communication in the company, and the basics of leadership. These skills are fundamental to communicate and implement expertise in organizations.
93% of our graduates are now employed in companies of a relevant sector in a position that is consistent with their professional profile.
What are you waiting for?
Lab teaching
LEARNING BY DOING
The program includes theoretical lessons in the classroom and practical in the company, as well as labs, project working, business simulation, meetings with entrepreneurs and visits in the companies.
REFRESHER COURSES
The program is introduced by induction refresher courses in Mechanics, Electrotechnology/Electronics and English, which are based on the assessment level of admitted participants.
INTERNSHIPS
More than 40% of post-diploma course time is devoted to educational internships in the most important companies of the mechanic, mechatronic, motor and automation sectors in Emilia-Romagna.
Covid and teaching
ITS MAKER promptly adopted not only all necessary procedures for distance teaching, but also new solutions for lab practice, while also providing technical support for students who may be having difficulties with online classes.
6 REASONS TO CHOOSE ITS MAKER
ITS MAKER’S teaching programs are studies together with the companies to meet the needs of the job market
Highly specialised training for immediate access to stable, well-paid employment in excellent positions
Scholarships and subsidised accommodation for students: concrete help in all cities of our locations
Study, work and travel: activating Erasmus and international mobility experiences in Europe
Entrance test within everyone's reach, with examples and pointers on the site to help you pass it in the best possible way
A dedicated tutor to support each student throughout their training
Teaching by business professionals and at least two internship experiences to facilitate recruitment
ITS MAKER’S students talk about themselves!
Turn your passion into your job.
Listen to our graduate advanced technicians and know about how they found their dream job (in Italian).
