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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:

Electronics Assembler
Course #:EEV0010
OCP: A
Hours: 150

Electronics Tester
Course #:EEV0100
OCP: B
Hours: 400

Electronics Equipment Repairer
Course #:EEV0500
OCP: C
Hours: 375

Electronics Technician
Course #:EEV0616
OCP: D
Hours: 375

TOTAL HOURS 1400

Hours

1,400 hours. Approximately 13 months
Monday – Friday, 8am – 2:30pm

Cost

Approximately $5,462
Electronic Technology Fee Sheet 2425

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

Industry Certifications

  • Certified Electronics Technician Associate (CETa)
    Electronics Technicians Association logo

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

Software

  • Multi Sims
  • Lab Volt
  • ETCAI

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.

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

Instructors