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Electronic Technology

Start with basic DC circuitry and advance at your own pace to study AC, analog, digital, solid state, and microprocessors. You will learn the skills that today’s employers expect beyond the comprehensive technical skills including: employability skills, problem-solving strategies, critical thinking, and teamwork to name a few. This program prepares students for Electronics Technician Association certifications.

Course content in the Electronic Technology program includes the following: direct current (DC) circuits, alternating current (AC) circuits and analog circuits; solid state and digital devices, microprocessors, use of circuit diagrams and schematics, soldering and chassis assembly techniques; laboratory practices, and technical recording and reporting. The course content also includes training in communication, leadership, human relations, employability skills, and safe, efficient work practices. This program focuses on broad, transferable skills and stresses understanding and demonstration of the following elements of the electronic industry: planning, management, finance, technical and product skills, underlying principles of technology, labor issues, and community, health, safety, and environmental issues.

The following table illustrates the program structure:

Course #

OCP

Course Name

Hours

EEV0010

A

Electronics Assembler

250

EEV0100

B

Electronics Tester

400

EEV0500

C

Electronics Equipment Repairer

375

EEV0616

D

Electronics Technician

375

TOTAL HOURS

1400

Hours

1400 hours
Approximately 13 months
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cost

Approximately $5,180
Electronic Technology Fee Sheet 2324

What You’ll Learn

  • Direct Current Basic Fundamentals
  • Direct Current Advanced
  • Alternating Current Basic Fundamentals
  • Alternating Current Advanced
  • Analog Circuitry
  • Digital Circuitry
  • Microprocessor Fundamentals
  • Relay Logic Fundamentals
  • Circuit Schematics, Analysis, Troubleshooting
  • Soldering
  • Solid State Device
  • Lab Practice

Industry Certifications

  • Soldering  J-STD-001
  • Electronics Technician Association, Internet IOU21
  • ETA EM1 – DC Basics
  • ETA EM2 – AC Basics
  • ETA EM3 – Analog (inc Semiconductor and Analog IC)
  • ETA EM4 – Digital
  • ETA EM4 – Comprehensive

Career Ready Skills

  • Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee.
  • Apply appropriate academic and technical skills.
  • Attend to personal health and financial well-being.
  • Communicate clearly, effectively and with reason.
  • Consider the environmental, social and economic impacts of decisions.
  • Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
  • Employ valid and reliable research strategies.
  • Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
  • Model integrity, ethical leadership and effective management.
  • Plan education and career path aligned to personal goals.
  • Use technology to enhance productivity.
  • Work productively in teams while using cultural/global competence.

Software

  • Multi Sims
  • Lab Volt
  • ETCAI

Employment Opportunities

Students who complete this course can expect to earn a starting salary of $20+ per hour in the following industries (Actual wages vary according to education, experience, and certifications.)

  • Technician
  • Quality Control Engineer
  • Reliability Engineer
  • Test and Repair Technician
  • Field Service Technician

Steps to Enroll

  1. Attend a Virtual Information Session
  2. Take the CASAS test, if applicable
  3. Obtain official transcripts, if applicable (high school, GED, college, etc.)
  4. Apply for financial aid (official transcripts required)
  5. Provide appropriate residency documents
  6. Complete application packet
  7. Pay application fee

Instructor

Program Info

Electronic Technology Master Plan of Instruction 2023-24

Program Start Date

January 9, 2024

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