Electronic devices and systems have become part of everyday life. Microprocessors, robots, lasers, fibre optics, biomedical electronics, satellite communications and wireless networking all use microelectronic technology.
With a wide range of applications, there's growing demand for technicians with the skills and knowledge to support these systems, from installing and testing to troubleshooting issues and repair. If you enjoy learning new technologies and hands-on work, this program will give you the skills you need to work in the expanding field of electronics.
Throughout the program, you develop technical skills for the electronic field, including electrical circuits, microcontroller applications, electric machines, solid state circuits, electronic fabrication, high reliability soldering and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
There's a strong emphasis on hands-on learning, with extensive lab and project work.
In the Electronic Systems Technician program, you learn to:
Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electronic equipment and systems, Fabricate, assemble, and install electronic equipment and systems, Operate, configure, and maintain computers, networking equipment, and computer programs
Advise on the purchase of appropriate electronic equipment to meet needs, Safely use hand and power tools in completing electronics work, Interpret and prepare technical documents, such as schematics, service data, assembly drawings, etc.
Career options
Graduates of the Electronic Systems Technician program are qualified to begin working with electronic systems in a wide variety of industries, such as telecommunications, manufacturing, healthcare, security, marine, and energy.
Graduates will have the skills to find employment supporting electronic systems across multiple industries, such as telecommunications systems, medical technologies, security systems, marine navigation systems, or manufacturing equipment.
Graduates may be employed by companies, organizations, and government agencies, under job titles such as:
Electronic Technician,Alarm System Technician,Fibre optics communications technician,Naval electronics technician
Medical equipment service technician, Manufacturing Technician, Electronics Installer. Audio-visual equipment technician
Robotics Technician
