Twin Districts Region MS

CAREER TYPE

Electronics Technician

The Systems Based Electronics – Instrumentation and Controls Technology provides the instruction necessary for students to gain the knowledge, skills, and abilities to monitor instrumentation and controls for a variety of processes that include but are not limited to energy or power generation and petroleum refining.

CAREER TYPE KEY FACTS:

Salary Range Potential: $71,758.00

Class Types:

  • DC/AC Circuits, Digital Electronics, Solid State Devices & Circuits, Fundamentals of Electronics, Robotics, Programmable Logic Controllers

TRAINING CENTER PROGRAMS

System Based Electronics Engineering Technology[E/M]-Electronics Technician

An industrial electronic technician is involved in every phase of electronics. The technician typically works with the design engineer in the development stages, manufacturing and production, or in the maintenance and repair of electronic equipment. Electronic technicians are expected to make and record measurements, analyze and interpret symptoms, and replace faulty parts. Operating varied pieces of test equipment, reading schematic diagrams, and tracing signals in circuits are also part of a technician’s responsibilities.

Example of Class Types

DC/AC Circuits, Digital Electronics, Solid State Devices & Circuits, Fundamentals of Electronics, Robotics, Programmable Logic Controllers

  Day and Night Classes:

Day Classes

Pre-requisites required:
Attain a 17 composite score on the ACT; Score a 251 or higher on the ACCUPLACER Reading Section and a 230 or above on the Algebra Section; Earn a C or above in Intermediate English and Reading (ENG 0124) and demonstrate competency for Intermediate Algebra (MAT 1233); Complete 15 semester hours with a C average or above from an accredited college or university and demonstrate competency for Intermediate Algebra (MAT 1233)

Length of Program
2 years

Summary of Program Requirements
Attain a 17 composite score on the ACT; Score a 251 or higher on the ACCUPLACER Reading Section and a 230 or above on the Algebra Section; Earn a C or above in Intermediate English and Reading (ENG 0124) and demonstrate competency for Intermediate Algebra (MAT 1233); Complete 15 semester hours with a C average or above from an accredited college or university and demonstrate competency for Intermediate Algebra (MAT 1233)

Skills Needed
Math and some Algebra skills, Hand/Eye coordination, Problem solving, Critical thinking
Meridian Community College
Meridian

Contact
Stacey Carlisle
601.484.8782
scarlis2@meridiancc.edu