Program Details
Program Details
Back to top
Career Studies Certificate
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Program Details
Career Studies Certificate in Electronics Technician
Career Studies CertificateCareer Studies Certificate in Electronics Technician
Piedmont Virginia Community College
To prepare students for employment in the electronics field. The Electronics Technology Career Studies Certificate is designed to meet the needs of regional employees with a need to gain or expand their skillsets in electronics. This two-semester Career Studies Certificate aligns with coursework in the Electronics and Computer Technology (AAS) program. Students will be able to apply credits from this program to AAS degree in order to obtain advanced technical knowledge and skills in the field. Students will engage in coursework in the fields of electricity, electronics, industrial maintenance, and mathematics in order to gather the skills necessary for employment in electronics or a related field. Successful graduates will be able to secure entry-level employment or advanced employment in fields that require technical knowledge of electronics, computer repair, power, energy, and electronic systems.
Program Overview & Guidance
Delivery Mode
In-Person
Check Course Schedules
Delivery Mode
Online
Check Course Schedules
Delivery Mode
Hybrid
Check Course Schedules
| Program Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Considerations for Selecting Degree | |
| Considerations When Selecting Courses |
|
| Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses | |
| Doing More With Your Degree | |
| Program Successes & Highlights |
Related Programs & Certifications
On Completion You Are Ready For
Credential
Link
Program Credit Requirements
Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. lf you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.
The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.
The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.
The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio
and the requirements for the selected program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Career Studies Certificate in Electronics Technician
18
Career Studies Certificate in Electronics Technician
18
GPA AND RESIDENCY
18
Course Requirements for CSC ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN
18
ETR 114
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ELE 176
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ETR 107 or ITP 150
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ETR 286
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ELE 239
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ELE 240
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
UNUSED COURSES
0
Course Requirements for CSC ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN
0
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
| Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | Prior completion of any associate degree or higher waives the SDV 100 requirement. All courses are evaluated and transferred as applicable to your degree. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | Prior completion of any associate degree or higher waives the SDV 100 requirement. All courses are evaluated and transferred as applicable to your degree. |
| Credit for Prior Learning | https://www.pvcc.edu/credit-prior-learning |
| Did You Know That... |
|
College Level Information
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Is This College Right For Me? | |
| Transfer Student Catalog Year | |
| First Year Student Catalog Year | |
| Applying for Guaranteed Admissions |
Where Can This Degree Transfer
This section displays degrees most closely related to this program
and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the
next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to
visit that program page.
| Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Gateway Community College | Associate in Applied Science Degree in Electrical and Instrumentation Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Eastern Shore Community College | Associate in Applied Science Degree in Electronics Technology | Associate | Associate in Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Eastern Shore Community College | Associate in Applied Science Degree in Electronics Technology with a Specialization in Computer Tech | Associate | Associate in Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| New River Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Electronics Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| New River Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Instrumentation and Control Automation Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Electronics Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
Careers Where This Degree Applies
| O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49-2094.00 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment | Repair, test, adjust, or install electronic equipment, such as industrial controls, transmitters, and antennas. | Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations |
| 51-9141.00 | Semiconductor Processing Technicians | Perform any or all of the following functions in the manufacture of electronic semiconductors: load semiconductor material into furnace; saw formed ingots into segments; load individual segment into crystal growing chamber and monitor controls; locate crystal axis in ingot using x-ray equipment and saw ingots into wafers; and clean, polish, and load wafers into series of special purpose furnaces, chemical baths, and equipment used to form circuitry and change conductive properties. | Production Occupations |
Cost To Complete