Electronics Technology

15.0303  ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONIC AND COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY/TECHNICIAN

(PDE APPROVED PROGRAM OF STUDY)

Electronics Technology is an instructional program that prepares individuals to apply basic electronic principles and technical skills to the production, calibration, estimation, testing, assembling, installation and maintenance of electronic equipment.  Emphasis is on passive components and solid-state devices; digital circuits; optoelectronic devices; operational amplifiers; audio and RF amplifiers; oscillators; power supplies; and AM, FM and PCM modulators.  Knowledge is acquired through theoretical instruction, experimentation and hands-on activities. Instruction will develop basic levels of knowledge, understanding and associated skills essential for entry-level employment in communications, industrial electronics, digital processing, robotics, avionics, biomedical technology and other electronics occupations.  Through collaborative curriculum planning with colleges and trade schools, students who participate in this Program are eligible to obtain up to 12 credits advanced standing in a post-secondary program.  This Program participates in the Electronics Technicians Association, International Student Certification Program. The Program consists of a list of PDE required tasks and additional local or value added tasks.

Specialized Equipment:	Related Occupations /Employment Opportunities:	Personal Qualifications:
Oscilloscope Function Generator Power Supplies Logic Probes Multimeters	Production Repairer Electronic Assembler Electronic Technician Communication    Technician Electronic Engineer	Communication Skills Analytical Skills Manual Dexterity Trouble Shooting Skills

 
CAREERS:

Electrical & Electronic Drafters

Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians

Electro-Mechanical Technicians

 

Certifications available to qualified students:

Industry Certification	Provider Name
Student Electronics Technician (SET)	Electronics Technicians Association, Int.
EM1 – DC Basics	Electronics Technicians Association, Int.
EM2 – AC Basics	Electronics Technicians Association, Int.
EM 3 – Analog	Electronics Technicians Association, Int.
EM 4 – Digital Basics	Electronics Technicians Association, Int.
EM5 – Comprehensive	Electronics Technicians Association, Int.