What is the average salary of an electrical technician?
According to Glassdoor, the average U.S. salary for an electrical technician is $64,133.
What is an electrical technician? What does an electrical technician do?
Electrical technicians help create, maintain, and repair the electronic components and equipment used in any equipment or device that involves electricity. They also can sometimes work with electricians or electrical engineers or work on site to keep machinery and specialty equipment running correctly.
Some of the duties for an electrical technician include:
- Reading blueprints and technical diagrams to determine the placement of outlets and fixtures
- Installing wiring, outlets, and controls
- Maintaining electrical systems
- Inspecting transformers and circuit breakers to ensure they are up to code
- Identifying electrical problems using specialized tools like voltmeters, cable testers, thermal scanners, and ammeters
- Repairing and replacing wiring and equipment using both power and hand tools
- Training and directing fellow workers to install, maintain, and repair systems and wiring
- Following local and state building requirements
What is the average salary of an electronics technician?
According to Glassdoor, the annual salary for an electronics technician is $65,536.
What is an electronics technician? What does an electronics technician do?
An electronics technician is a professional who works with electrical and electronic equipment, such as computers, medical devices, and navigation systems.
Duties:
- Diagnosing and repairing electronic equipment
- Assembling equipment or components
- Interpreting technical blueprints and schematics
- Calibrating electronic equipment to manufacturer specifications
- Designing electrical equipment or systems
- Performing preventative maintenance on electric systems
- Maintaining electronic equipment
- Collaborating with engineers and other technicians
- Upgrading technology and software systems
- Troubleshooting electronic systems
- Documenting processes and maintaining service records
Does this course prepare you for a certification?
Yes. This course prepares you for Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa) developed by the Electronics Technicians Association, International, Inc.
How long does it take to complete this course?
After you register, you will receive 12 months to complete the course. The time allotted for completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours.
Will I get a Certificate of Completion for the Workforce Development Kit?
The Kit is a library of information and content to be used as a reference while completing your Advanced Career Training. There are no Certificates of Completion for the content found within the Kit. Any activities completed within the Kit will not count towards the completion of your Advanced Career Training. Completion of your Advanced Career Training should be your main goal.
Does the Workforce Development Kit prepare you for a certification?
The Kit is designed as a resource to help in your learning journey. There are no certifications available for this content.
How long will I have access to the Workforce Development Kit?
After you enroll and have a start date, you will receive 12 months of access to the content within the Kit. You may utilize any of the resources at your own pace but should focus most of your goal toward completing your Advanced Career Training in the 12 months allowed.
How will the Workforce Development Kit benefit me?
The Workforce Development Kit is designed to assist you with a variety of professional skills to enhance the specific-career training found in the Advanced Career Training. Resources in the Kit are intended to aid you in employability, efficiency, and productivity in your chosen career path.
What kind of support will I receive?
The Kit is available only as a reference to support your learning. There are no instructors available to answer questions on content found within the Kit. Some of the topics contained within the Kit may have a Discussion area where you can correspond with other students. Support from Student Services is available for general program questions.
When can I start this course?
This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course whenever you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.
What if I don't have enough time to complete the course within the time frame provided?
The time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to see what options you may have available to work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.
What kind of support will I receive?
Our courses are designed to accommodate various learning preferences. Depending on the course structure, you may get different forms of support. Self-paced courses are designed to be user-friendly and independent, minimizing the need for external support. In courses with instructors, our direct platform support feature includes opportunities for questions, discussions, and remediation, with email and phone support available for select courses. Our student advising team is available to guide you on program requirements and administrative requests, but they do not provide assistance with course content. Our goal is to provide you with the necessary support for success, whether it's through self-paced exploration, direct communication, or guidance from our advising team.
What happens when I complete the course?
Upon successfully passing the final exam, you will be awarded a certificate of completion from the school or organization that you registered through.
Am I guaranteed a job?
ed2go courses will help you gain the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. However, you should always research the job market in your area before enrolling.
Can I get financial assistance?
ed2go courses are non-credit, so they do not qualify for federal aid, FAFSA, and Pell Grant. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards may provide funding to take our courses. Additionally, you may qualify for financial assistance if you meet certain requirements. Learn more about financial assistance.
How can I get more information about this course?
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