Electronics
Program Options
Electronics Associate in Technical Arts (101 credits)
Designed to prepare a student for entry in the field or industry. A student with an ATA may transfer these credits and apply them towards a Bachelor's degree in Electronic Technology at a four-year institution, such as Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, Western Washington University or Old Dominion University.
Studies include industrial control circuits using linear integrated circuits and other solid state devices, digital circuits, microcomputer operation and languages, microprocessors, as well as studies in general industrial electronics.
Electronics Certificate of Proficiency (45 credits)
Leads to entry-level employability as an assembler, installer, or apprentice technician with the technical and manipulative skills to enter the Electronics industry.
Certificates of Recognition
Develop skills to safely work in an electronic industrial environment and gain exposure to electrical laws for entrance and advancement into the electronics industry.
- Exploring Electronics (10 credits)
- Electronics (19 credits)
Program Outcomes
At the end of the program, successful students will be able to:
- Analyze, interpret, and trace digital logic diagrams used in signal tracing of complex digital circuits.
- Select and operate electronic test equipment during troubleshooting and repair operations with an emphasis on safety in use and accuracy in results.
- Design and evaluate machine language programs for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Based upon equipment troubleshooting results, research and document required replacement parts.
- Successfully replace miniature circuit board components using industrial standard soldering/fabrication techniques.
- Effectively communicate with and advise customers and co-workers, both written and orally, regarding the progress of and decisions made during test and repair procedures.
- Pass Industry/Federal style examinations on the theory and procedures of electronic technology.
Accreditation
The Olympic College Electronics program has been certified to become part of the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) "Technical Operations-Collegiate Training Initiative Program" (TO-CTI). Only 44 colleges and universities have been accredited nationally by the FAA.
Electronics Career Options
The local labor market demand for workers with electronics training remains strong due to work at the Navy Shipyard and maintenance facilities, the growing marine technical industry and the demand for consumer electronics. Electronics training prepares students for jobs as:
- Electronics Equipment Assemblers
- Electronics Installers
- Electronics Repairers
- Electronics Drafters
- Electronics Technicians
- Electronics Mechanics
- Electronics Engineers
Wages*
Steady increases are forecasted in telecommunications and other industries that hire electronics equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers. Salaries for these positions can be more than $20 per hour.
*Labor Market and wage data comes from the Washington State Employment Security Department. The most current information can be found at www.workforceexplorer.com.
How to Pay for College
For funding options go to www.olympic.edu/ForStudents/Funding or call 360.792.6050 for more information.
Advisor
Rebecca Evenhus
Phone: 360.475.7375
Email: revenhus@olympic.edu
Gainful Employment Program Disclosure
Some of the programs listed above may fall under Gainful Employment regulations. Please visit www.olympic.edu/GainfulEmployment for disclosure on programs that may lead to gainful employment.
Source: 2011 Olympic College Workforce Development "Red Book" (Updated 2/16/12)