2019-2020 Catalog 
    
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2019-2020 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

General Electronic Technology Certificate of Achievement


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The General Electronic Technology certificate program primarily prepares the student for entry-level employment as an electronic technician in companies involved in the manufacture, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of electronics hardware. The program covers the fundamentals of electronics, including electronic components, circuits, test equipment, testing, and troubleshooting, with flexibility for the student to take some elective courses of personal interest. The certificate also provides skill updating and upgrading for persons already employed in the electronics industry or related fields. Possible careers for electronic technicians with this certificate include field service technician, medical equipment technician, test and calibration technician, and electronics sales.

Program Student Learning Outcomes


Students who complete this program will be able to:

  • Identify, describe, and determine the performance of common analog and digital electronic components.
  • Draw, describe, and determine the performance of common analog and digital electronic circuits.
  • Demonstrate proper use of and connections to common laboratory test equipment for measuring the performance of common analog and digital circuits.
  • State and demonstrate troubleshooting skills and procedures for analog and digital electronics.

Required Courses


Total Units for the Certificate: 18-20


Restricted Electives


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