School of Applied Technology – Electronics Technologies
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Step Ahead . . . . to the World of Electronics |
MISSION STATEMENT
Now Available:
IPC/WHMA 620, IPC 610, and IPC-J-Std Certification
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The School of Applied Technology Electronics Department provides training in electronics and includes an Electronics Assembly Technician program, an Electromechanical Assembly Technician program, and an Electronics Technician program. We provide quality technical training for people who are educationally, socially, or economically disadvantaged and to people with disabilities.
Programs are oriented towards the student that may have not been successful in the past because of education, social difficulties, economics, or other disadvantages. We use technology to help you learn and we focus on hands-on activities. The programs are challenging and we take a pride in helping people succeed in these technical areas.
We provide open-entry/open-exit, competency-based, non-credit courses and provide intensive student support services.
What does this mean? You can start at the beginning of nearly any week and complete when you can demonstrate that you are competent according to the program/course competency list. Yes, you can finish early if you work hard at it or perhaps if you have a background in the subject matter. A competency is the information or skill that you must master in order to become a success in your field. Besides your instructor, we provide Instructional Advisors to further help you succeed.
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The School of Applied Technology Electronics Department offers three programs: Electronics Assembly Technician, Electromechanical Assembly Technician, and Electronics Technician.
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This program provides an entry point into the field of electronics; upon completion you will be awarded a Certificate and a Transcript showing program courses. Many students complete the program and continue their education while earning a good wage. You may work for a companies that provide employees with a tuition-refund program and excellent health and other benefits. Often they will pay for your education. Even without continuing your education, the program introduces you to the exciting world of electronics in an entry-level position. You may progress to either technical positions or manufacturing positions.
For more information, click the 'Programs" link at the left
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This program increases your skills in the field of electronics; upon completion you will be awarded a Certificate and a Transcript showing program courses. In addition to the courses within the Electronics Assembly Program described above, you will add industry certifications and new skills including those certifications required by many high-tech companies. You will also work in a project environment that parallels the environment of many companies. As with the Electronics Assembly Technician program, you may wish to complete the program and continue your education while earning a good wage. You may also work for a company that provides you with a tuition-refund program and excellent health and other benefits.
For more information, click the "Programs" Link on the left
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This program also provides a solid foundation for students that wish to enter the electronics technician field; upon completion you will be awarded a Certificate of Completion and a Transcript showing program courses.The program provides a foundation consisting of electronics assembly (identical with the Electronics Assembly Technician program), DC circuits, AC circuits, analog circuits, digital circuits, computer Basic Technology, and an elective consisting of an Industry Certification review course (ISCET or ETA), Computer Technology, Troubleshooting, FCC Test Preparation, or internship. We will offer more electives to keep up with demand in the future.
As with the Electronics Assembly Technology Electromechanical Assembly Technician Programs, many students complete the program and go to work for companies that may provide a tuition-refund program, health benefits, investment/retirement programs, and other benefits. It is common for students to complete the School of Applied Technology program, use this certificate for entry into the Electronics Technician field, and continue their education towards a two-year credit program at the college. After receiving a two-year credit program, you may even then decide to continue your electronics education at a four-year college. In Utah, Weber State University, Utah Valley University, and Southern Utah University accept a two-year program from Salt Lake community College towards a four-year Bachelor of Science degree.
For more information, click the "Programs" link on the left
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Enter in one of the School of Applied Technology Electronics programs. You can start nearly any week and complete when you demonstrate you have mastered the program/course competencies. You are not tied to traditional semesters or quarters and you can complete early if you work hard. You can often get added time if you cannot complete the course on time. If you lack confidence in your ability to do college-level work, the Skills Center program is for you. Once you taste the success of a School of Applied Technology Electronics program, you can then enter the workforce and continue your education towards a two-year degree, four-year degree, and beyond.
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The local job market for assembly and technician people is very good with employers calling or sending e-mail often for our graduates. We suggest you look in the local newspapers under “Assembly”, "manufacturing", “Electronics” or “Technicians”. The Sunday newspaper classified advertisements are best. You will see jobs available almost every Sunday. You might also look at web sites such as jobs.utah.gov or national web sites such as http://online.onetcenter.org/. Many jobs require experience but you may find that your life experiences and training qualify as well.
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The School of Applied Technology courses may be taken separately. You may find that a single course satisfies your requirements. Want to take only Surface Mount Technology soldering? We can do that. Want to take only DC Circuits? Want to take only J-Std Certification? We can do that. You must have the necessary prerequisites and you can discuss your qualifications for a specific course with the instructor.
What if the course that is not offered by the School of Applied Technology?
These may be a little more difficult to initiate but certainly possible if the job market justifies a new course. We may even find that the course is desirable for other students.
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