AREA AUTOMATION AND MECHATRONICS
Automation and packaging
Two-year post-diploma technical specialization course
BOLOGNA
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 packaging has a robust knowledge of the mechanical, electrical and software components of industrial automation plants and systems. S/he can operate in the design, programming, assembling and control of automation lines.
Thanks to a multidisciplinary background, both theoretical and practical, s/he can integrate different technologies; s/he operates in the design of mechanical parts, electrical motherboards and software for machine operation, as well as in mechanical assembly, electrical wiring and testing.
Occupational fields
- Packaging
- Pharma
- Food
- Ceramic sector
- Plastic sector, etc.
- All companies that use automated or robot lines
Job positions
The Advanced Technician in automation and packaging works in technical design offices, PLC and automated machine programming, and plant setup and maintenance in the company or at the customer’s site.
To work as a
- Designer in a technical office
- Mechanical/electrical assembly technician
- PLC programmer
- Automated plant setup technician
- Posted technician
- Technician for automated plant testing and control
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).
