This chart is designed to help students and parents understand the educational and physical expectations and/or recommendations for the Electromechanical/Mechatronics Technology program at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute. For additional information, please visit the program webpage.
Program Safety & Physical Considerations
- High degree of self-discipline and focus needed for safety around moving equipment, hand tools, power tools, and other equipment found in the industry
- Ability to lift 50 pounds overhead
- Stamina to focus at work station for long periods of time including standing or sitting
- Ability to work independently, read, and follow directions
Essential Aptitudes Recommended
- Eye/hand coordination
- Visual acuity
- Finger and manual dexterity
- Ability to discriminate between objects of similar size, shape, color, spatial relationships
- Arm/hand steadiness
- Fine motor skills
- Quick reaction time
- Multi-limb coordination
Reading & Language Arts Levels
- College Prep Reading and Language Arts
- Text and manuals – 12th grade plus comprehension
Math Level
- College Prep Algebra I
- College Prep Geometry
- Measurement of fractions, decimals, and percentages, compute ratio, rate, percentages, and work with formulas
- Ability to do precise measuring and dimensioning according to blueprints and drawings
- Ability to use math to solve problems
End of Year – 12th Grade Assessment Test
- NOCTI
Industry Certifications
- Students will have the opportunity to earn industry certifications in the program
Program Requirements & Related Costs
- Long pants
- Work boots/shoes | $25
- Work shirt | $7
Cooperative Education
- Students who meet all the requirements, including teacher recommendation, grades, attendance, and discipline record
- Students must provide transportation to and from the job site
Articulation Agreements
- Lehigh Carbon Community College
- Reading Area Community College
- Statewide Articulation Agreements
Other Skills
- Deductive reasoning
- Strong computer skills
- Mechanical aptitude and critical thinking skills
- Ability to work independently and with a team to complete projects
- Active listening skills
- Inductive reasoning
- Knowledge of CAD software and computer estimation software