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

Electronics Assembler

250

EEV0100

Electronics Tester

400

EEV0500

Electronics Equipment Repairer

375

EEV0616

Electronics Technician

375

TOTAL HOURS

1400

Hours

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

Cost

Approximately $5,462
Electronic Technology Fee Sheet 2425

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

Certified Electronics Technician Associate (CETa)

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.)