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Electronics

Electronics

Electrical engineering technicians help design, develop, test, and manufacture electrical and electronic equipment, which includes everything from cell phones to game systems. Students in the Electronics program will gain an understanding of DC and AC electronic components, circuits, test equipment utilization, soldering, and analog/digital circuit analysis. Electronic theories will be applied to learn the functionality of components. Students are also introduced to basic telecommunications systems such as security, surveillance, and fire alarm systems. With several projects, students will be able to create and repair schematic diagrams and printed circuit boards, program, and repair electric circuits. The course of study will prepare students for a challenging and rewarding career.

  • TECHNICAL SKILLS

    • Electronic circuit analysis
    • Equipment testing
    • Microcontroller programming
    • Schematic diagram and printed circuit-board design 
    • Troubleshooting
    • Soldering and Desoldering
    • Wire Splicing
    • Breadboarding
    • Programming

     

    PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

    • Teamwork
    • Creativity
    • Problem Solving
    • Critical Thinking
    • Organization
    • Dependability
    • Communication

  • CAREER PATHWAYS

    • Electronics Repair Technician
    • Mobile Electronics Installer
    • Electronics Technician (Biomedical, Robotics, Industrial, Manufacturing, Electromechanical, etc.)
    • Fire Alarm/Security System Technician
    • Post-secondary – Electronics Engineer
    • Post-secondary – Engineering Tech

  • CERTIFICATIONS

    • Student Certified Electronics Tech – Electronics Tech Assoc.
    • Associate Certified Electronics Tech –Electronics Tech Assoc.
    • ]Mobile Electronics Certified Pro
    • Electronics Tech Assoc. DC Basics 
    • IPC J-STD-001 CIS 
    • OSHA Certification

     

    COLLEGE CREDITS

    Earning college credits while completing a Career Tech program.

  • PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

    Students are expected to have good math skills which include an understanding of Algebra I and have the intention of continuing to higher level math classes (PLTW requirement).

    Strong writing skills are important to generate technical reports of their work on a project.

    Good reading skills to complete self-study work is required.

     

    UNIFORMS

    A CareerTech blue or gray t-shirt is required. In addition, the following CareerTech items may also be purchased: Polo, crew neck sweatshirt or zip fleece. Uniforms may be ordered online or purchased at the school store.

     

    OUT-OF-POCKET COSTS

    • School Uniform
    • Students should have a scientific calculator such as a Texas Instruments TI-36X.

Steven Wilmot

Mr. Wilmot is a CareerTech alumnus of the Electronics program. He studied Biomedical Engineering at Delaware Technical and Community College. He is a Certified IPC trainer in Soldering Processes and Space Electronic Hardware and his industry experience includes over five years as an Electronics Technician.

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