Associate Certifications

SACA’s Associate certifications are introductory Industry 4.0 certifications appropriate for individuals seeking to become familiar with Industry 4.0 factory floor automation equipment and processes.

The Associate level contains four certifications perfect for current workers or students in high school or college:

Industry 4.0 - SACA

C-101 Certified Industry 4.0 Associate I - Basic Operations

SACA's C-101 Certified Industry 4.0 Associate I – Basic Operations  certification is an introductory credential that prepares individuals to succeed in modern production environments that use Industry 4.0 controls, automation, and processes. This certification is appropriate for individuals working in any occupation in advanced manufacturing.

Basic Operations Competencies:

  • Concepts & Terminology of Smart Manufacturing
  • Basic Setup, Adjustment & Operation of Automated Machines
  • Safety and Hand Tools
  • Blueprint & Schematic Reading
  • Precision Measurement
  • Basic Electrical Control, Pneumatic, & Sensor Systems Operation
  • Basic Robot Operation & Terminology
  • Production Monitoring via HMI, Internet, Ethernet, & Smart Phones

C-102 Certified Industry 4.0 Associate II - Advanced Operations

SACA's C-102 Certified Industry 4.0 Associate II- Advanced Operations certification is an introductory credential that prepares individuals to analyze and modify modern production control systems that use Industry 4.0 automation technologies and processes. This certification is appropriate for individuals in occupations, such as maintenance, IT, and engineering seeking to become versed in basic factory floor controls, automation and programming.

Advanced Operations Competencies:

  • Smart Manufacturing System Metrics & Optimization
  • Setup, Adjustment, & Operation of Computer Controlled Machines
  • Basic Ethernet Network Operation
  • Basic Programmable Controller Programming & Operation
  • Basic Mechanical & Hydarulics System Operation & Adjustment
  • Basic Mechatronic Systems Programming & Operation
  • Basic Robotics & CNC Programming/Operation
  • HMI Interface & Operation
Certified Industry 4.0 Associate II - SACA
Robot Systems Operation

C-103 Certified Industry 4.0 Associate III - Robot System Operations

SACA's C-103 Certified Industry 4.0 Associate III- Robot System Operations certification is an introductory credential that prepares individuals to operate industrial robots and other industry 4.0 technologies in a modern production environment. This certification is ideal for manufacturing technicians, maintenance technicians and IT professionals seeking to become versed in robot system operations.

Robot System Operations Competencies:

  • Concepts & Terminology of Robots
  • Robot Setup & Adjustment
  • Robot Operations & Basic Programming
  • Fixtures/End of Arm Tooling Types & Selection
  • Robot-Ethernet Network Communications
  • Robot I/O Device & PLC System Interfacing
  • Robot Monitoring & Cycle Time Optimization
  • Robot Smart Manufacturing Concepts

C-104 Certified Industry 4.0 Associate IV -IIoT, Networking & Data Analytics

SACA's C-104 Certified Industry 4.0 Associate IV - IIoT, Networking & Data Analytics certification is an introductory credential that prepares individuals to program and optimize Industry 4.0 automation technologies such as IIoT, smart sensors/devices, networking, and data analytics software. This certification is ideal for maintenance technicians and IT professionals seeking to become versed in basics of Industry 4.0 automation.

IIoT, Networking & Data Analytics Competencies:

  • Concepts of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)
  • PLC Ethernet Messaging Communications
  • Barcode & RFID Programming & Operation
  • Smart Sensor Programming & Operation
  • Managed Ethernet Switch Configuration & Operation
  • Variable Frequency Drive Programming
  • SQL Database Systems
  • Data Analytics & Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
  • Lean Manufacturing & System Optimization
IIoT, Networking, & Data Analytics
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