Electrical and Electronics Technician Certification Training

Become a Skilled Technician in the Electrical Industry

Gain an essential understanding of basic circuit theory with content designed for entry-level electrical and electronics technician students—no prerequisites required. Learn to read electrical schematics, perform diagnostic assessments, and apply troubleshooting techniques as you train for a successful electrical or electronics technician career.

You will dive into real-life case scenarios, hands-on labs, circuit simulations, and over 200 engaging safe-to-fail activities with immediate feedback, which will be used to help you reinforce learning outcomes.

Upon completing the course, you will earn your electronics technician certification, a valuable asset as you launch your new career. Once you have this foundation, you can explore opportunities in specialties like industrial electronics, avionics, telecommunications, wireless technologies, alarm security, SMART technologies, commercial audio, radar and antenna systems, and more.

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Job Outlook for Electrical and Electronics Technicians

Now is a great time to explore a career in the electrical industry. The employment of electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians is projected to add about 9,500 job openings each year, on average, by 2033, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Many of those openings will result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or retire.

According to Glassdoor, the annual salary for an electronics technician is $65,536, while the average U.S. salary for an electrical technician is $64,133.

Electrical and Electronics Technician FAQs

Electrical technicians help create, maintain, and repair the electronic components and equipment used in any equipment or device that involves electricity. They also can sometimes work with electricians or electrical engineers or work on site to keep machinery and specialty equipment running correctly.

Some of the duties for an electrical technician include:

Reading blueprints and technical diagrams to determine the placement of outlets and fixtures
Installing wiring, outlets, and controls
Maintaining electrical systems
Inspecting transformers and circuit breakers to ensure they are up to code
Identifying electrical problems using specialized tools like voltmeters, cable testers, thermal scanners, and ammeters
Repairing and replacing wiring and equipment using both power and hand tools
Training and directing fellow workers to install, maintain, and repair systems and wiring
Following local and state building requirements

An electronics technician is a professional who works with electrical and electronic equipment, such as computers, medical devices, and navigation systems.

Duties:

Diagnosing and repairing electronic equipment
Assembling equipment or components
Interpreting technical blueprints and schematics
Calibrating electronic equipment to manufacturer specifications
Designing electrical equipment or systems
Performing preventative maintenance on electric systems
Maintaining electronic equipment
Collaborating with engineers and other technicians
Upgrading technology and software systems
Troubleshooting electronic systems
Documenting processes and maintaining service records

Yes. This course prepares you for Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa) developed by the Electronics Technicians Association, International, Inc.

After you register, you will receive 12 months to complete the course. The time allotted for completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours.

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Course Objectives

Safety: Develop a strong understanding of safety procedures in the electrical industry, emphasizing personal protective equipment (PPE), hazard identification, and safe work practices
Electrical Drawings: Learn to interpret and sketch various types of electrical diagrams, enabling effective communication and comprehension of electrical systems
Troubleshooting Skills: Develop a systematic troubleshooting skillset for electronic systems and equipment, allowing for efficient problem identification and resolution
Lab Experiences: Gain hands-on experience working with electrical components, building and analyzing circuits both with a physical lab kit and in virtual simulations
Workplace Scenarios: Apply learned concepts and problem-solving skills to real-world workplace scenarios, simulating on-the-job problems and challenges that electrical technicians may encounter

Prerequisites and Certification Requirements

There are no prerequisites to take this course. However, this course requires basic computer skills, including the ability to open and manage windows, navigate websites, and perform common online tasks such as downloading files, completing forms, and using web-based tools.

Instructors

Jorge Garcia

Jorge Garcia has over 20 years of experience in the electrical field as both a practicing and electrical instructor. He has been a licensed electrician since 2000 and currently holds an Electrical Contractor and Master Electrician license from Texas. Jorge currently serves as the Department Chair for Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation Technology at Texas Southmost College. Additionally, he has over 15 years in business as an Electrical Contractor for Exit Light Services. Jorge has an Associate degree in Electrician Technology, a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, a Master of Science in Management and Leadership, and is currently in a Learning Technology Ph.D. program. He also holds a Fire Suppression License from the State Fire Marshal Office, Licensed Irrigator, Limited License Electrician from Tennessee, License in Bilingual & Technology Education from Texas Education Agency, National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) Electrical Instructor Certification, and an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Authorized Trainer license.

Nate Eaton

Nate Eaton brings a unique blend of instructor and practical experience to his instructor role for the Electrical Technician course. He holds multiple licenses and certificates for his field of work. Nate holds an associate degree in construction electricity from Northwest State Community College. He holds a diploma as a master/trainer instructor and has been a keynote speaker for a local high school graduation.