Control Technician Fundamentals

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Program Information

  • Location: Oak Creek Campus
  • Pathway: Manufacturing, Construction & Transportation
  • Program Code: 05-481-3
  • Offering: In-Person
  • Degree Type: 2-Year Degree (Associate), Badge
  • Start Dates: Based on individual program

About the Badge

Upon completion, the badge earner will be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of building control systems and the related electrical concepts. Understanding will be supported by hands-on skills of wiring of basic control circuits, testing using a digital multimeter, and the basic programming of controllers. Hands on skills are taught with safety in mind.


HOW TO earn a Badge

MATC’s digital badges are an easy way for earners to share their verifiable knowledge and skills both socially and professionally.

All MATC’s digital badges are earned when the identified course(s) within the badge are all completed with a grade of C or better. This more immediate method of delivering credentials allows our students to showcase their hard-earned skills faster and stand out to employers sooner.

 

Earning Criteria

Course Course Name Credits
ABS 143 Electrical Concepts & Control Theory 1 2-credit college-level course
ABS-144 Control Theory 2 2-credit college-level course
ABS-145 Control Theory 3 2-credit college-level course
TOTAL CREDITS 6

The cost of earning a digital badge is paid through tuition. If you are applying for the badge only, options include paying in full, a payment plan, or third-party sponsorship, however you will not be eligible for Financial Aid. If you earn the badge as part of a larger technical diploma or associate degree program, tuition also may be covered through Financial Aid.



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Last updated: 05/23/2025