Program Overview
Applied & Technical Studies
Electronics Technician Certificate
The Electronics Technician certificate program at the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) prepares students for entry-level jobs in the workplace or further studies in areas of specialization such as automation and robotics, avionics, computer hardware and networking, consumer electronics, digital manufacturing, telecommunications, or renewable energy.
Program Description
Under the supervision of dedicated instructors, students learn to install, troubleshoot and fix electronic equipment. They gain hands-on experience using diagnostic equipment and learn how to calibrate, install, and repair complex systems, while following equipment manuals.
Career Outlook
Electronics technicians have their pick of industries. They may work for manufacturers or retailers of electronic equipment, scientific equipment service centres, telecommunication centres, instrumentation service centres, business equipment centres, cable companies, power utilities, or commercial sound companies. Or they may choose to use their electronics training in wholesale trade or even public administration.
Demand is especially strong for electronics technicians who specialize in computer and communications services, power generation and transmission, or alternate energy and transportation.
Career Advancement
In this fast-paced field, odds are good that graduates may move to a supervisory or management position within five to 10 years after graduation. They may consider completing business courses to prepare, such as UFV’s Business Administration degree in Trades Management. Or they may choose to pursue an advanced specialty program such as UFV's Automation and Robotics diploma or Digital Manufacturing diploma.
Program Outline
- Gain hands-on experience using diagnostic equipment.
- Develop skills to calibrate, install, and repair complex systems while following equipment manuals.
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- The Electronics Technician certificate program at UFV prepares students for entry-level jobs in the electronics field.
- The program can serve as a stepping stone for further studies within specialized areas like:
- Automation and Robotics
- Avionics
- Computer hardware and networking
- Consumer Electronics
- Digital Manufacturing
- Telecommunications
Teaching:
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Teaching methods:
- Under supervision, participants learn through hands-on experience.
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- Faculty:
- Dedicated instructors facilitate practical learning.
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- Unique Aspects:
- The "rapidly growing world of high technology" is emphasized during the program.
Careers:
- Upon program completion, graduates are prepared for entry-level jobs in the "booming field of electronics."
- Electronics careers are abundant across:
- Homes
- Businesses
- Industries
- ATM
- Cell phone companies
- Telecom networks
- Satellites
- Traffic-lights
- Medical equipment
- Power production facilities etc.
- Graduates in this field often progress to supervisory or management positions within a 5-10 year timeframe after successful completion of the studies.
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Summary:
With UFV's Electronics Technician certificate, you'll gain hands-on instruction equipping
you for immediate employment opportunities in a burgeoning field.
The learning environment prioritizes experiential activities while under
the guidance of dedicated instructors, fostering skill development necessary for various specialized areas within electronics .
You'll be positioned to excel in industries spanning all across the spectrum in today's world. If upward and onward mobility is your pursuit, consider furthering your professional path into supervisory or managerial endeavors. The program equips you for these advancements in a time frame of approximately within 5-10 years following graduation
