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Industrial Automation
Industrial Automation Technician
A 15-week, 450-hour entry program covering electrical systems, motors, pumps, machinery, PLCs, machining, fluid power, robotics, and renewable-energy systems.
15 weeks; 450 hours; November 23, 2026-March 17, 2027Open

Dates
November 23, 2026 - March 17, 2027
Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-3:00 PM
Location
SoLAcc New Iberia Campus · New Iberia, Louisiana
Cost
$5,000
Industrial Automation opportunity
About the program
SoLAcc combines classroom instruction and practical experience to prepare learners to install, repair, and maintain industrial equipment and machinery. The program spans electrical systems, motors, pumps, production machinery, programmable logic controls, machining, pneumatics, hydraulics, robotics, and solar and wind systems.
What participants will learn
- +Industrial electrical systems
- +Motors, pumps, and production machinery
- +Programmable logic controls
- +Machining
- +Pneumatics and hydraulics
- +Industrial robotics
- +Solar and wind systems
- +Industrial equipment installation, repair, and maintenance
Who this program is for
- +Must be at least 16 years old
- +A high school diploma, GED, or HiSET is not required for course entry
- +Most financial-aid grant applications require a high school or HiSET credential
Program highlights
- +450 hours of classroom and practical training
- +Open-entry pathway for learners age 16 and older
- +Broad preparation across automation and industrial maintenance systems
- +A future New Iberia cohort with a published weekday schedule