School of Applied Technology – Electronics Technologies
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Electronics Assembly Technician
The School of Applied Technology (Skills Center) Catalog pdf file Electronics Assembly Technician provides added information
Electromechanical Assembly Technician
The School of Applied Technology (Skills Center )Catalog pdf file Electromechanical Assembly Technician provides added information
The School of Applied Technology (Skills Center) Catalog pdf file Electronics Technician provides added information
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The Electronics Assembly Technician meets in the Calvin Rampton Technical Building on the Redwood Campus (4600 South Redwood Road) Room 517 (TB517) from 7:AM to 1 PM, Monday through Thursday or afternoons Monday and Wednesday, 5:30 to 9:30 PM. Attendance half-time is allowed in some cases.
Costs 
Application Fee $35.00
Tuition $315.00
Lab Fee $25.00
Books/Supplies (estimate) $150.00
These costs are subject to change; tuition fees are based on resident status. Extended programs are available for added cost.
Program Description
General Information
You will learn to use the latest techniques and tools to ensure high reliability soldering in this three-part, in-depth, hands-on program. The universal assembly and repair module covers all aspects of both single and double-sided through-hole circuit board technology, including: high-reliability soldering, solder theory; assembly and rework techniques of wire connections; terminals; axial lead; DIPS; flatpacks and multi-leaded components. The Surface Mount Technology (SMT) assembly and repair module stresses the safe installation and removal of surface-mount components, chip, SOTs, MELF, SOICs, QFPs and PLCC, using the latest equipment and techniques. The third part of the program includes IPC-A-610D Certification training. Upon satisfactory completion of this program, you will be able to make "accept" or "reject" decisions for the appropriate class/classes of electronic assembly production, based upon the acceptability requirements of the IPC-A-610D.
Prerequisites
Success in the program and eventual employment depends on each individual . To help ensure success, students are asked to basic skills as required by the program. These skills may be measured by taking the ABLE (adult Basic Learning Exam), RAVENS, and/or CAP (Choices Ability Profiler). See an admission advisor for more information.
Certification
Successful students may be certified in IPC-A-610D Worker Proficiency Training Certification.
(Certification costs are included in the cost of the program.)
Salt Lake Community College also issues certificates for the following:
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Surface Mount Technology
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Universal Assembly and Repair (Through-Hole Soldering)
Courses include:
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KELA 0155 Universal Assembly 75 hours
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KELA 0160 Surface Mount Technology 75 hours
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KELA 0171 IPC-A-610C Certification 35 hours
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KELA 0290 Employment Workshop 0-10 hours
Occupations in this Area
For state and national occupation information, visit http://online.onetcenter.org/find/ and enter the following Occupations O*Net codes:
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51-2022.00 Electronic Equipment Assemblers
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51-2023.00 Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers
Specific Interest
The School of Applied Technology (Skills Center) course may be taken separately. You may find that a single course satisfies your requirements
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The Electromechanical Assembly Technician Program meets in the Calvin Rampton Technical Building on the Redwood Campus (4600 South Redwood Road) Room 517 (TB517) from 7:00 AM to 1 PM, Monday through Thursday or 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM, Monday and
Wednesday. Attendance half-time is allowed in
some cases.
Costs
Application Fee $35.00
Tuition $612.50
Lab Fee $25.00
Books/Supplies (estimate) $250.00
These costs are subject to change; tuition fees are based on resident status. Extended programs are available for added cost.
General InformationYou will learn to use the latest techniques and tools to ensure high reliability soldering and electromechanical assembly in the multiple-part, hands-on program.
The Universal Assembly and Repair module covers all aspects of both single and double-sided, through-hole circuit board technology, including: high-reliability soldering, solder theory, assembly and rework techniques of wire connections, terminals, axial lead, DIPS, flatpacks, and multi-leaded components.
the Surface Mount Technology (SMT) assembly and repair module stresses the safe installation and removal of surface-mount components, chip, SOTs, MELFs, SOICs, QFPs, and PLCCs, using the latest equipment and techniques.
Upon satisfactory completion of this program, students will be able to make "accept" or "reject" decisions for the appropriate class/classes of electronic assembly production, based on the acceptability requirements of the IPC-A-610D Standard
The IPC-620-A course will train you in modern cabling and harnessing techniques and acceptability requirements of that standard. You will prepare for the IPC 620 Industry certification
the J-STD-001 course will prepare you to pass the IPC-J-STD-001D exam which includes both written and practical elements
The Electromechanical project Assembly course ties all of the program elements together resulting in a project with soldering, mechanical, cabling, safety, cleaning, and handling elements.
Success in the program depends on you. to ensure success, you are asked to demonstrate the basic skills required by the program. These skills may be demonstrated by taking the Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System Test (CASAS), Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE), RAVENS, Choices Ability Profiler, Learning Styles, and/or as determined by an admission advisor. See an admission advisor for more information.
Certification
Successful students may be certified in IPC-A-610D, IPC/WHMA 620, IPC J-STD-001D .
(Certification costs are included in the cost of the program.)
Salt Lake Community College also issues certificates for the following:
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Surface Mount Technology
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Universal Assembly and Repair (Through-Hole Soldering)
Courses include:
KELA 0155 Universal Assembly 75 hours
KELA 0160 Surface Mount Technology 75 hours
KELA 0171 IPC-A-610C Certification 35 hours
KEMA 0165 IPC-J-STD-001D Certification 35 hours
KEMA 0166 IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certification 65 hours
KEMA 0180 Electromechanical Project 70 hours
KELA 0290 Employment Workshop 0-10 hours
Occupations in this Area
For state and national occupation information, visit http://online.onetcenter.org/find/ and enter the following Occupations O*Net codes:
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51-2023.00 Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers
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17-3024.00 Electromechanical Technicians
Specific Interest
The School of Applied Technology (Skills Center) course may be taken separately. You may find that a single course satisfies your requirements
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Costs: 
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Tuition $2038.75
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Application Fee 35.00
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Lab Fee 50.00
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Estimated books and supplies cost 450.00
These costs are subject to change; tuition fees are based on resident status. Extended programs are available for added cost.
General Information
This program provides a solid foundation for students desiring to enter the electronics technician field. The program covers the basic theory, laws, circuits, and fundamentals of AC/DC, solid-state, and digital electronics. Students learn modern assembly and soldering techniques such as surface mount, and ceramic-soldering techniques. In addition, the student will learn how to use various test equipment for troubleshooting and repair of electronic circuits. The course covers electronic components, how they function, and how to test devices. Students learn the skills required of an electronic technician to understand, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair modern electronic equipment.
Career Growth Potential. The types of careers available to graduates of a technical program in electronics are plentiful. The Occupational Outlook Handbook predicts moderate growth in the field of electronics as a whole. However, the biomedical and computer repair field are predicted to have above average growth over the next several years. A technician who has a strong background in electronics is a very valuable commodity in today's workplace and will be in even more demand tomorrow.
Prerequisites
Success in the program and eventual employment depends on each individual. To help ensure success, students are asked to demonstrate basic skills as required by the program. These skills may be measured by taking the ABLE (Adult Basic Learning Exam), RAVENS, and/or CAP (Choices Ability Profiler). See an admission advisor for more information.
Certification
While not required for successful program completion, this program prepares students for the following certification exams:
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International Society of Electronics Technician (ISCET) Certification. The Tech Certification Elective prepares students for this exam.
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Electronics Technician Association (ETA). While the elective does not specifically address this certification, it is similar to the ISCET exam and some students may prefer this exam.
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IPC-A-610D Worker Proficiency Training Certification. (Certification costs for this certification are included in the cost of the program.)
IPC J-STD 001D
IPC/WHMA 620
Salt Lake Community College also issues certificates for the following:
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Surface Mount Technology
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Universal Assembly and Repair (Through-Hole Soldering)
Occupations in this Area
The successful electronics student gains numerous transferable skills applicable to a myriad of careers. For example, today�s security/burglar/fire alarm systems are very sophisticated and require electronics technicians for installation, maintenance, and repair. Most systems are computer controlled, and technicians use computer skills in addition to in wiring, reading blueprints, and utilizing a variety of hand tools. Security technician positions are not the only expanding careers available to graduates. Many types of medical equipment are built and serviced by electronics technicians. They include ultrasound machines (used by doctors to get computerized images of internal organs), kidney dialysis machines, heart monitors, M.R.I.s, cat-scans, x-ray machines, and even diagnostic machines used by optometrists. Most techs specialize on one or two types of machines.
Many graduates fail to realize their training also can qualify them to be salespeople in the electronics industry. Some electronics salespeople work in retail stores, such as Radio Shack or Best Buy, but most work at companies that sell electronic components to manufacturers or computer/office machine systems to businesses. Technical training is essential for these jobs, since sales reps need to know how the components and systems work.
Other career options include: aerospace technicians, quality-control technician, audio/visual technician, office equipment technicians, point-of-sale system technician, telecommunications field technician, technical support, transportation industry technician, video game technician, and computer repair technician. Salaries in these fields can range from $24,000 to $60,000 per year, based on previous experience, competency achievement, and attendance records.
Courses include: Hours
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KELA 0150 Universal Assembly and Repair 75
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KELA 0160 Surface Mount Technology 75
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KELA 0171 IPC-A-610D Cert IPC Specialist 35
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KET2 0121 Basic Mathematics 10
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KET2 0125 Applied Math I Electr/Instr 100
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KET2 0126 Applied Math II Electr/Instr 100
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KET2 0131 Direct Electrical Fundamentals 160
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KET2 0146 Alternating Electrical Fundamentalsm 165
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KET2 0157 Analog Devices and Circuits 170
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KET2 0167 Digital Circuits 170
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KET2 0290 Employment Workshop 0-10
Elective Courses include (select one):
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KET2 0210 Microcomputer fundamentals 100
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KET2 0220 Cooperative Internship 100
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KET2 0230 Electronics Troubleshooting 100
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KET2 0241 Tech Certification 100
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KET2 0280 FCC License Preparation 100
KEMA 0165 IPC J-STD 001D Cert 35
KEMA 0166 IPC/WHMA-A-620 Cert 65
Notes:
1. KEMA 0165 and KEMA 0166 together count as one elective.
Occupations in this Area
For state and national occupation information, visit http://online.onetcenter.org/find/and enter the following O*Net code(s):
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17-3024.00 Electro-Mechanical Technician
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49-2011.00 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairer
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49-2094.00 Electrical and Electronics Repairer, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
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49-2097.00 Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers
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49-9062.00 Medical Equipment Repairer
Specific Interest
The School of Applied Technology (Skills Center) course may be taken separately. You may find that a single course satisfies your requirements