Lisa Marshall's Badge Portfolio
Introduction to Mechatronics
Description
Objective:
As an Introduction to Mechatronics, this industry recognized certification aims to relay foundational information and develop hands on skills in the areas of Mechanical, Electrical, and Control Technology. Students will develop competencies to operate and maintain pneumatics, electricity, sensors, actuators, and controls. Utilizing real-world automation devices students will also gain additional skills in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). These skills that are at the core of automation, production, and manufacturing are in high demand. At the conclusion of the course, students will be prepared to enter into high levels of Mechatronics and Industry 4.0 training, as well as filling much needed career positions such as certified production technicians and/or operators.
Competencies
- Explain the function of electro-pneumatic systems.
- Explain and demonstrate the function of Stacking, Conveying and Handling Systems.
- Identify the components of automated systems.
- Explain and demonstrate the functionality of Pneumatics, Electrical and Mechanical components.
- Utilize software tools to design, simulate and control automated systems.
- Identify the elements of Programmable Logic Controllers.
- Analyze logic circuits and develop sequence programs.
- Apply the engineering design process to create automated systems and solutions.
- Apply critical thinking, problems solving, and teamwork.
Applicable Skills
Festo Bionics 4 Education
Description
Objective:
The Bionics 4 Education certification includes a choice hands-on bionics kit with components like servo motors, sensors, and 3D-printed parts for building biologically inspired robotic models. Students complete projects while learning coding (Arduino based), robotics, and design. This certification also provides access to digital tools, including tutorials, CAD files, and lesson guides, supporting an interdisciplinary Career Exploration experience that blends biology, engineering, and technology.
Competencies
- Students design unique bionic models using provided components and everyday materials like cardboard or foam, fostering inventive thinking.
- Drawing inspiration from natural systems, learners analyze biological prototypes and adapt them to their own builds, iterating through testing and redesign.
- Projects integrate biology, mechanics, electronics, coding (block-based and C++), and CAD design—mirroring real-world engineering workflows.
- Students engage with digital tools: block-based programming (e.g., Open Roberta), coding in C++, using tablets/smartphones for control, and exploring digital learning resources.
- Encourages anthropomorphic learning: students ask “What can nature teach us?” and translate biological principles into engineering solutions.
- Designed for group work, fostering teamwork and communication—core 21st-century skills.
Applicable Skills
Introduction to Exploring Electricity
Description
Objective:
In the STEM Exploring Electricity industry recognized certification, students discover how the four disciplines connect as they explore and practice the skills needed to work with electricity. Once they are familiar with electric circuits, they will have the opportunity to design innovative solutions to real-world problems, challenges, and needs. The purpose of the STEM Exploring Electricity course is to challenge students to design electric circuits that are required to solve electrical problems typically found in both residential homes and commercial industry. As students explore and practice the skills needed to work with electricity, they will gain some of the basic knowledge required to work as licensed electricians or electrical contractors, or to become electrical engineers.
Competencies
- Gain an understanding of electric voltage, current, resistance, and power in series and parallel circuits.
- Practice wiring and testing electric circuits by connecting lamps, resistors, and electromechanical components, such as switches, a relay, and a motor.
- Demonstrate how to use a digital multimeter.
- Design electrical circuits to solve real-world problems.
- Apply Ohm’s Law to calculate voltage, current, resistance, and power in series and parallel circuits.
Applicable Skills
Fundamentals of Industry 4.0
Description
Objective:
As an introduction to Industry 4.0, this industry recognized certification aims to relay foundational information about Industry 4.0 and help to establish a base upon which more detailed information regarding the topic can layered. The course will introduce the various industrial revolutions and how Industry 4.0, the internet of things, smart factories, and cyber-physical systems are a disruption to the manufacturing industry and discusses the impact and implications that these advancements introduce.
Competencies
- Explain what Industry 4.0 is.
- Discuss how these changes impact the industry, current and future employees, and other members of the manufacturing value chain.
- Give examples of the benefits and value of Industry 4.0.
- Explain the ‘interconnected world’.
- Define important terms, theories, and ideas behind Industry 4.0.
Applicable Skills
Data Analytics I - Harnessing the Power of Data
Description
Objective:
The ability to recognize, analyze, and visualize data is imperative for you to communicate your findings and ideas. This certification gives examples of why your ability to leverage data is important, and you will begin to develop visual analytic skills by creating charts and graphs with user-friendly software. This certificate is recognized by Trane.
Competencies
- Learn to recognize and understand useful information within datasets.
- Develop a working skillset using data analysis software.
- Create charts, graphs and visuals to analyze data and identify relationships.
- Understand the story in the data and how to communicate it to others through visual charts and verbal explanations.
- Be able to leverage data analytics in their chosen field of study.