Requirements

All students entering any of the Electrical/Electronic Technology A.A.S. Degree Programs must take the college placement test before enrolling in any electrical/electronics class. For those students entering only into a certificate program, assessment is not required. However,students are highly encouraged to take the assessment placement evaluation, and if necessary, enroll in appropriate courses to bring their skills to a level that will help ensure their success in later courses. 

Career Opportunities

Electronics Technology Program

• General Purpose Electronic Technician
• Electrical and Electronics Installer and Repairer, commercial and industrial equipment
• Electronic Equipment and Systems Repairman
• Electronic Equipment Manufacturing and Assembly
• Radio and Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer
• Field Service Technician
• Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installer and Repairer
• Broadcast and Sound Engineering Technician

In addition to the above general categories of work, graduates from specialty certificate areas could be employed as:

Automated Manufacturing Electronics Program

• Instrumentation Technician
• Instrumentation Technologies and Mechanics
• Industrial Control Systems Specialist
• Industrial Electronics Repairman

Microcomputer Hardware Maintenance Program

• Prepared to take the A+ Certification Exam
• Computer Repair Technician
• Computer Service Technician
• Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairer
• Customer Service Technician

Industrial Electrician Program

• Electrical Repair Technician
• Electrical and Electronics Installer and Repairer, commercial and industrial equipment
• Industrial Electrician
• Industrial Maintenance Electrician
• Industrial Electrical Equipment Repairman
• Industrial Electrician Maintenance Specialist
• Electrical Equipment and Systems Repairman

Electrical Technology Certificate

• General Purpose Residential and Commercial Electrician
• Electrician and Electrical Helper
• Electrical Apprentice
• Wind and Solar Power Apprentice

Electrical Design and Management Program

• Electrical Systems Designer
• Lighting Designer
• Electrical Estimator
• Electrical CAD Drafter
• Electrical Sales Technician
• Electrical Inspector
• Insurance Representative
• Electrical Construction Project Manager
• Emerging Green Occupations (Design and installation of solar panels; design and maintenance of wind energy; design of electrical systems and lighting for LEED-certified buildings)

Questions?

For information on the Electrical/Electronic Technology Program, contact Program Coordinator Mark Bosworth at 618-235-2700, ext. 7457 (Sam Wolf Granite City Campus) or mark.bosworth@swic.edu.