Program Overview

PCB Design Technician, Certificate of Completion

The PCB Design Technician certificate provides a foundation to those individuals that seek employment opportunities in the lucrative and exciting niche market of printed circuit board (PCB) design. Students will learn and use state-of-the-art software while in this program. This certificate is intended for students desiring to upgrade their skills in this industry.

Program Requirements

Recommended Course Sequence

The courses listed below are a suggested sequence; as long as prerequisites are met, courses may be taken in a different order.

• Quarter One
  • ELCT 110 Computer Literacy for Electronics Professionals 2 credits
  • ELCT 111 Industrial Electronics I 5 credits
  • ELCT 112 Industrial Electronics II 5 credits
• Quarter Two
  • ELCT 120 Electronic Circuit Analysis 6 credits
  • ELCT 121 Electronic Circuit Troubleshooting 6 credits
  • ELCT 122 Data Acquisition and Analysis 3 credits
• Quarter Three
  • ELCT 130 Introduction to Power Electronics Devices 4 credits
  • ELCT 131 Linear Circuits 5 credits
  • ELCT 132 Printed Circuit Board Layout and Design 5 credits

Total Program Credits: 41

Lake Washington Institute of Technology does not offer every course each quarter. It is the student’s responsibility to consult the Class Schedule and work out an individual schedule with an advisor. Any developmental coursework a student may be required to complete may increase the program length.