Electrical and Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair

Overview

Programs in electrical and electronics equipment installation and repair teach people to work as repair technicians on security systems, appliances, and business machines.

Programs in electrical and electronics equipment installation and repair prepare people to work as technicians. Students learn how to apply technical knowledge to install and maintain appliances and various kinds of systems. They study how circuits and microchips work. They learn how to troubleshoot and diagnose problems.

Electrical and electronics equipment installation and repair programs include topics such as:

Electrical and electronic circuitry
Simple gearing
Linkages and lubrication of machines and appliances
Use of testing equipment

Concentrations

In electrical and electronics equipment installation and repair programs, students may be able to specialize in:

Appliance installation and repair technology
Business machine technologies
Industrial electronics technology
Security system installation, repair, and inspection technology
Communications systems installation and repair technology

Schools

Most community colleges and technical schools offer certificate and associate degree programs in electrical and electronics equipment installation and repair. A certificate program usually takes between six months and one year of full-time study. An associate degree program at a community college usually takes two years of full-time study to complete.

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Program Admission

Proprietary schools, colleges, and universities all offer this program. If you want to study at a proprietary school, you can prepare for this program of study by completing your high school diploma or getting a GED. If you want to study at a college or university, you can prepare for this program by taking the following courses: four years of English, three years of math, three years of social studies, and two years of science. Some colleges also require two years of a second language.

Below is a list of high school courses that will help prepare you for this program of study:

Algebra
Appliance Repair
Basic Computer
Electricity and Electronics
Principles of Technology
Technical Writing

Typical Course Work

Program Courses

A nonspecialized certification program typically includes courses in the following subjects:

AC Circuit Fundamentals
Advanced Electronic Communication
Analog Circuits
Control Circuits
DC Circuit Fundamentals
Integrated Electronic Circuits
Introduction to Computers
Logic and Digital Circuits
Microprocessors
Programmable Controllers
Technical Communications
Technical Mathematics
Test Equipment/Troubleshooting

An associate degree program typically includes all of the above courses, plus the following:

English Composition
General Physics
Interpersonal and Organizational Psychology
Speech Communications

Things to Know

One way to become a repair technician is to be trained by a manufacturer, dealer, or leasing company. This type of training usually combines classroom learning, hands-on learning at the company, and on-the-job learning from an experienced technician.

The military may also provide training. The armed forces use electric and electronic equipment for communications, navigating, and controlling weapons.

You can become certified by the International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET) or the Electronics Technicians Association (ETA). After passing an exam, you can be certified as an entry-level technician. As your skills progress, you can be certified at higher levels.