About the course

This course is being offered through Skills Bootcamps - part of the Government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee, helping everyone gain skills for life. As part of this Bootcamp you will gain knowledge and practical experience in the following areas; 

• Robotics Systems and Basic Procedures
• Fieldbus and Reference Systems
• Motion Programming
• Further Robot Programming

This course in Robotic Operations is designed to provide focused and specialist vocational training in industrial automation with a clear work-related emphasis. It will provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to use robotic automation across a range of sectors.

It will also help to develop your abilities in robot programming and engineering, allowing you to understand the specific terms and techniques associated with working on a robotic system.

Skills Bootcamps are part-funded by the Government and offer a flexible way for you to gain the skills you need to upskill and progress within your role.

This course will be delivered using a blend of traditional classroom-style teaching and practical hands-on sessions. The combination of both methods will help you to gain the understanding you need to practically apply the knowledge gained in your current / future role. This Skills Bootcamp will also include mentoring from the tutor, who is an experienced industry professional and will provide guidance and support to you throughout your training.

Automation and Robotics are at the forefront of the latest industry developments across a range of engineering sectors. This course builds on the programming techniques focusing on non-routine procedures which you can use to enhance your programming ability. You will also learn the system procedures, allowing you to access system memory, backup and restore programs. There will also be an introduction to the WinC5G software which can be used for more advanced robot programming. This course will provide an opportunity for you to demonstrate the knowledge, understanding and skills that you have gained across all units of the Skills Bootcamp in Robotic Operations.

Apply now for one of our Bootcamps and start your journey of improvement!

Entry Requirements

In order to take part in this course you must be;

• Aged 19 or over
• Live in Lancashire (including Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool)
• Have lived in the UK for 3 or more years, or you are a qualifying refugee

There will be an initial pre-screening interview to ensure you have the requisite minimum Level 2 Engineering Industry qualification along with Maths and English at Grade 4, Level 2 Functional Skills, or equivalent.

This pre-screening will ensure that you are able to fully benefit from the course and obtain the new skills and knowledge to support your development. This screening will also review your access to the relevant IT equipment at home to undertake the additional learning elements of the course. However, IT facilities will also be provided at the College if you do not have this facility at home.

Modules

Assessment

Assessment will be based on completion of relevant assignments during the course.

Careers & Progression

This course in Robotic Operations will support anyone intending to work in robotics and/or automation and seeking to expand their use of digital technologies

Information About Fees

This course is available through Skills Bootcamps – part of the Government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee, helping everyone gain skills for life.

SME learners applying for this course will pay £281 for the course. Higher fees are payable for applicants from non-SME's, please get in touch for more details. Apply today and we’ll be in touch to give you the individualised support you require to get you started on your journey.