Electronics Engineering Technology-Certificate
Career Outlook Program Description
Career Outlook
Program Description
Think about the number of high-tech devices you own and use. Computers, cell phones, mp3 players, GPS devices, video game consoles, even the appliances in your kitchen have electronic components controlling them. Someone out there is designing these devices. Someone out there is repairing them. Someone out there is programming them. Someone out there is getting paid to do all these things. That someone could be you.
As important as electronic devices are to consumers, they’re especially so to companies. Businesses are looking for men and women who can troubleshoot and repair circuit boards. Manufacturers desperately need qualified technicians to keep automated machinery running. PLCs and robots rule many production floors, and companies need skilled people to design, program and install them. When you finish our program, you’ll leave confident, capable and competent.
The two-year EET degree program can train you in the ever growing electronics and computer field. An 16-credit hour certificate program is also available. The demand is there. Employment is available. Choose now to complete your EET computer training at VGCC. EET includes training in both hardware and related software, emphasizing concepts to provide a unified view of computer-driven systems.
The Electronics Engineering Technology curriculum prepares individuals to become technicians who design, build, install, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify developmental and production electronic components, equipment, and systems such as industrial/computer controls, manufacturing systems, communication systems, and power electronic systems.
A broad-based core of courses, including basic electricity, solid-state fundamentals, digital concepts, and microprocessors, ensures the student will develop the skills necessary to perform entry-level tasks. Emphasis is placed on developing the student’s ability to analyze and troubleshoot electronic systems.
Graduates should qualify for employment as engineering assistants or electronic technicians with job titles such as electronics engineering technician, field service technician, instrumentation technician, maintenance technician, electronic tester, electronic systems integrator, bench technician, and production control technician.
Degree Level Option: Electronics Engineering Technology
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