Essential Skill Alignment Chart: Electromechanical/Mechatronics Technology – CIP Code 15.0403

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

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Education Park Drive

Schnecksville, PA
18078

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