Required coursework
| BUS 101 College Skills & Portfolio Writing | 3 credits |
| CIS 101 Introduction to Computers* | 4 credits |
| ELEC 110 Basic Electricity | 4 credits |
| ELEC 111 Introduction to AC/DC Circuits | 4 credits |
| ELEC 116 Residential Electricity | 4 credits |
| ELEC 119 Introduction to the National Electrical Code | 4 credits |
| ELEC 120 Electrical Motor Controls I | 4 credits |
| MATH 119 Mathematics for Technicians II* | 3 credits |
| OR | |
| MATH 151 College Algebra* | 4 credits |
| Total: | 30-31 credits |
| *Course has a prerequisite | |
Effective: Fall 2012
Current as: 7/16/14
Updated: 10/31/2016
Employment Information
predicts employment of electrical
and electronics engineering
technicians will grow two percent
from 2016 to 2026, slower than the
average for all occupations.
Employment of these technicians
is projected to decline in many
manufacturing industries and in
the federal government.
Electrical and electronics engineering technicians help engineers design and develop computers, communications equipment, medical monitoring devices, navigational equipment, and other electrical and electronic equipment. They often work in product evaluation and testing, and use measuring and diagnostic devices to adjust, test and make repairs. They are also involved in the manufacture and deployment of equipment for automation. Electrical and electronics engineering technicians work closely with electrical engineers. They work primarily in manufacturing settings, engineering services, the federal government, research-and-development laboratories, and the utilities industry.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, the 2016 median salary for electrical or electronics
engineering technicians was $62,190 per year.
Consider a career as an electrical and electronics engineering technician if you are fascinated by how circuits or electronic devices work, if you enjoy evaluating products and diagnosing problems, and if you have an aptitude for design.
The Electrical Technologies Certificate program is designed to upgrade skills or prepare the student with entry-level knowledge and skills in electronic theory and circuitry. The student will be trained in using equipment essential for employment in communications, industrial electronics, radio/television, and other electronic occupations. Completion of this certificate can prepare students for industry-wide certification. The Electrical Technologies Certificate can also be used toward an Associate of Applied Science in Technology degree.
The Electrical Technologies Certificate is available in a convenient Open-Entry/Open-Exit format. Open-Entry/Open-Exit classes provide an alternative to traditional classroom learning. They are self-paced programs that are a convenient and flexible way to gain college credits. Students complete modules depending on their needs and educational goals. Instructors are in the labs to provide guidance and assistance. For more information, contact the Admissions Office at (269) 294-4253.