ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
Electronics Technician
Control at your fingertips. A career for a new generation with technical expertise and initiative.
Salary Range Potential:
$50,000+ /YEAR
Education Required:
Community College or Technical Degree
Skills Needed:
Computer Systems Knowledge, Equipment Fabrication, Repair
Types of Employers:
Telecommunications, Aerospace, Electric Power Generation, Automotive
Job Description
In today’s data driven world, electrical and electronics engineering technicians design and construct computers, communications systems, medical monitoring devices, navigational equipment, and other electrical and electronic products. Telecommunications, automotive, aerospace and energy companies are looking for qualified, motivated individuals with the skills to perform.
Training Opportunities
Electrical Technology prepares students for employment in the electrical field. Classes include instruction with laboratory exercises using industry grade equipment. Students learn to install, maintain and repair electrically energized systems found in residential, commercial and industrial settings.
Pre-requisites required:Submit an application for enrollment to the Office of Admissions and Records at Hinds Community College. Request that an official high school transcript or GED scores and ACT scores be sent to the Office of Admissions and Records if you are a high school graduate. Take the ACCUPLACER placement test to assess developmental needs. Interview with the instructor and complete the interview form.
Length of Program:Career Certificate | Technical Certificate | 2 year Associate of Applied Science
Summary of Program Requirements:Submit an application for enrollment to the Office of Admissions and Records at Hinds Community College. Request that an official high school transcript or GED scores and ACT scores be sent to the Office of Admissions and Records if you are a high school graduate. Take the ACCUPLACER placement test to assess developmental needs. Interview with the instructor and complete the interview form.
Skills NeededTrouble-Shooting | Math skills | Multi-Tasking | Motor Skills | Dexterity
Raymond, Rankin and Vicksburg
ContactB.J. Rhodes601-936-1841Bobby.Rhodes@hindscc.edu
The Electronics Technology Program is a four semester program on the Wesson Campus with a combination of both theory and laboratory experience. The graduate will be capable of entry-level employment in the many fields of electronics. Some of these fields are: communications, instrumentation and control, computers, business machines and avionics.
Pre-requisites required:Requires ACT minimum score 14
Length of Program:2 year Associate Degree
Summary of Program Requirements:Requires ACT minimum score 14
Skills NeededTech Savvy | Visualization | Problem Solving | Mechanical | Dexterity
Copiah Lincoln Community College
Wesson Campus
ContactCarey Williamson601.643.8350
carey.williamson@colin.edu
Electrical Technology prepares students for employment in the electrical field. Classes include instruction with laboratory exercises using industry grade equipment. Students learn to install, maintain and repair electrically energized systems found in residential, commercial and industrial settings.
Pre-requisites required:Requires ACT minimum score 16
Length of Program:2 year Associate Degree
Summary of Program Requirements:Requires ACT minimum score 16
Skills NeededMechanical | Dexterity | Coordination | Visualization | Problem Solving