Continuing Education

Robotics, Automation and Control

Robots and automated systems have been in general use in the manufacturing industry since the early 1980s. The systems have seen wide acceptance in high-volume manufacturing for many years. As systems mature, they are becoming cost effective for low-volume production in the local manufacturing sector. This has led to a need to train industry staff in the development and maintenance of automated systems.

Courses

Job Opportunities

  • Anchor
  • Audio operator
  • Editor
  • Electronic news gathering camera operator
  • Graphics operator
  • Production assistant/script assistant
  • Reporter/news writer
  • Studio camera operator
  • Switcher

Industries

  • Commercial radio stations
  • Television stations
  • Production houses
  • Recording studios
  • Large organizations with in-house production facilities

Median Starting Salary

The expected starting salary for individuals with a(n) Radio and Television - Television Diploma is $35,000.
This salary information was based on graduate data from the past 3 years and reflects annual salaries for graduates who claimed they were working more than 30 hours per week. Graduates who quoted salaries below $10,000 and above $200,000 per year have been excluded. Note that NAIT publishes the median salary instead of the average to minimize the potential of outlying salaries distorting the mean. Data represented here may differ from other data sources due to differences in definition or differences in timing.

Grad Employment Rate

Employment rates are reported by NAIT alumni, are for information purposes, and do not guarantee future employment opportunities. Please note that data for newer programs may not be included within this report.

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Take your career planning to the next level

This program can be used as a step toward earning higher credentials and/or certifications.

Further education at other institutions

Graduates of the Radio and Television - TV program are eligible for transfer credit to the following programs:

  • Applied Degree in Motion Picture Arts, Red Deer College
  • Bachelor Degree in Communications, MacEwan University, University of Calgary, Athabasca University, and Royal Roads University

Post-secondary articulation agreements within Alberta are approved by the Alberta Council on Admissions and Transfer (ACAT). To view the details of specific agreements, please visit transferalberta.ca or contact articulations@nait.ca For questions regarding transfer agreements or to obtain a course description/outline that is no longer available on our website, please contact articulations@nait.ca.

Quick Facts

Credential: Certificate Achievement

An approved non-credit program that has a formal summative assessment component, has mappped program or course outcomes, and is subject to a regular quality curriculum review process.

Campus: Main

Any in-person components of your courses will be delivered at NAIT's Main Campus in Edmonton. View map

Delivery Modes:

  • In-Person - All your class activity will be delivered in person, on campus.

Delivery Times:

  • Weekends - Classes are scheduled on Staturdays and Sundays.

Hands-on, industry-relevant skills

Program Model / Completion Requirements

The program consists of thirteen 14-hour modules, which are divided into lecture and lab practice. To start, the program will be offered on weekends but will be available for delivery during the week to meet client needs.

Certification

A Robotics Automation and Control Certificate will be awarded upon successful completion of the required modules. You’ll also have received your PLCC I and IACC Certificates by completing this program.

Entrance Requirements

  • post-secondary diploma in a related field or equivalent
  • a working knowledge of AC/DC electric circuits
  • a basic knowledge of automated processes
  • familiarity with personal computers

Contact

Schedule Information

Yadu Prabhakar
Phone: 780.471.7666
Email: yadup@nait.ca

Frequently Asked Questions

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Funding Options

Courses, certificates and transfer credits

Technology Requirements

Delivery Methods

  • Face to Face: Where: In-person meetings. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Face-to-face instruction at all class meetings. Location may be on campus or at a worksite.
  • Blended: Where: Mixture of in-person & online components. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Combination of face-to-face and online components at specific times. Some online components may be accessed online anytime.
  • Hyflex: Where: Choice to attend in-person or online meetings. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. For each class, students choose to attend in-person with the instructor or online at a specific time.
  • Remote Live Delivery: Where: Online with instructor. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Instruction is delivered at set times online. Students do not come to campus.
  • Remote On-Demand Delivery: Where: Online anytime. When: No set class meetings. Coursework is accessed on-demand and online. While there are no set class meetings, there may be set due dates and deadlines for some activities. Students may interact with peers through virtual tools.
  • Remote Independent: Where: Online anytime. When: No set class meetings. Coursework is accessed on-demand and online, with no instructor support. While students choose when to do coursework, there may be set due dates and deadlines. 
  • Work Placement: Where: In-person meetings. When: Work is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Onsite work integrated learning. Location at a worksite.
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