SACA Industry 4.0 Certifications: Building Skills to Meet Industry Needs
Amarillo College introduces Industry 4.0 technology, revolutionizing workplaces. From smart sensors to smartphones, companies enhance efficiency and quality. This shift demands new skills across all sectors - proficiency in software, data, networks, and smart devices. SACA certifications validate these "connected systems" abilities, essential for integrating Industry 4.0 technologies.
The Skills Gap
There was a time when many workers feared that robots would replace them in the industrial field. While automation has displaced some roles, it has sparked a significant demand for skilled workers. These professionals are essential for programming, analyzing, and maintaining the intricate systems driving Industry 4.0's advanced technologies.
That sounds fantastic until you realize that industry experts believe there’s a tremendous shortage of workers qualified to fill these positions. According to a recent study by Deloitte, nearly 3.5 million manufacturing jobs will need to be filled in the next decade. Because of what is commonly known as the “skills gap,” however, experts estimate as many as 2 million of those jobs could go unfilled.
Training for a New World
While many people have embraced advanced technology in their personal lives, they lack real-world exposure to manufacturing equipment and processes.
To prepare students and current workers for careers in smart factories, educators, (and companies) must teach skills in a variety of areas, including industrial equipment and technology, smart sensors and smart devices, computerized control systems, network security, and data collection and analysis. Experience with real-world equipment and access to state-of-the-art training will be critical.
SACA Vision:
To provide highly affordable, accessible certifications that significantly increase the number of individuals who possess the skills represented by these credentials, thereby ensuring that companies have the highly skilled workers they need, and individuals are prepared to be successful in an Industry 4.0 world.
Certification Quality:
Industry-driven, developed by industry for industry
Based on International Skill Standards
Pilot-tested & analyzed to ensure quality
Proctored hand-on evaluation & online testing
Annual Review of standards & examinations to ensure certifications remain up-to-date
