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Electronic Technology

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If you like working with your hands and working in a team environment, the field of Electronic Equipment Repair and Technology is worth exploring. Using software programs and testing equipment, you will learn to diagnose malfunctions, replace faulty parts and adjust equipment back to working order.

Instruction includes the use of multimeters and advanced test equipment to measure voltage, current resistance in electronic circuits. Signal generators, ocilloscopes and basic handtools (such as pliers and wire cutters) are all a part of an electronics technician’s "tool box".

Employers are looking for workers with knowledge of electrical equipment and electronics. Electronic technicians are found in the wholesale trades, electrical companies, government, electrical repair shops, manufacturing companies, and in communications industries.

*Statewide Average $20/hr. ($40,000 annually)

*Lane County Average $21/hr. ($42,000 annually)

Evening Classes in Electronics

Are you eager to start your career in Electronic Technology but unable to schedule morning classes? Or, do you find yourself out of sync with the normal daytime course progression in Electronics? Now you can complete all the basic first year courses in Electronics by attending during the late afternoon or evening.

• Courses are offered using a variety of methods including computer based training

  Four first-year courses are offered each term. They are scheduled in a manner that complements the daytime class offerings. Beginning with Electrical Theory 1, students will be able to take a course or two that they need each term.

  Students who begin their studies Winter term can catch up with daytime students in time to take the second year courses starting the following Fall term.

  Class meets from 5:00-8:50 p.m., however; the classroom is open to students beginning at 4:00 p.m.

• Students are expected to be present during their scheduled weekly one-hour lecture, otherwise, they may pick their own time schedule to be present, as long as their class work is completed.

*Average salary ranges are based on Statewide and Lane County Wages and Employment projections from the U.S Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistic.