Electronics Technicians utilize their technical and mechanical skills to troubleshoot, maintain and repair:
Electronic equipment and systems
Industrial process control systems
Telecommunication
Broadcast
Recording and audiovisual systems
Microelectronic systems and circuits
Computers
Computer systems
Networks
Computer software
These Technicians are employed by:
Manufacturers of electronic equipment
Consulting firms
Governments
Manufacturing industries
Processing industries
Transportation industries
Electronics Technicians may carry out their tasks on site or in the field at a number of different locations.
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates can take exams for the Electronics Technicians Certificate through The International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET), a nationally recognized certification organization. While the national average for passing the certification exam is approximately 11%, WTI graduates have an 82% success rate.
The Electronics Technology program curriculum covers
Fundamentals of Electronics, Analog/Digital Systems, Computer Technology/A+, Video Systems/Avionics Electronics, Advanced Circuits/Industrial Controls and Industrial Trouble Shooting/Hydraulics and Pneumatic.
Heating, air conditioning and refrigeration technicians maintain, troubleshoot and repair heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems. Students receive training in basic electrical and refrigeration components and circuits, the differences among series, parallel, and combination series-parallel resistive circuits, the refrigeration cycle and process, troubleshooting various types of heating systems, the different types of air purification systems, the air conditioning installation process and how to troubleshoot compressor problems. Students receive extensive hands-on laboratory training to gain practical experience.