Electrical Technician

Become a Electrical Technician

Electrical professionals are required to understand the fundamentals of electricity and the components used to generate, control, and store it. This electrical technician course provides an intensive overview of the fundamental knowledge necessary for electrical maintenance, including math, inspection, safety, quality, electrical systems, automation, motor controls, and assembly. Throughout this electrical technician training, you will also be introduced to practical skills, such as metal cutting, circuit calculations, robot troubleshooting, manufacturing management, and tools for threaded fasteners. Designed to encompass more in-demand skills than traditional electrical technician programs, specialized topics in manufacturing management like Six Sigma, 5S, Lean, Kaizen, TPM, and Siemens PLC hardware are comprehensively covered.

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Job Outlook for Electricians

Electrical technician training can lead to a high-demand career with rewarding pay. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) states that the average salary for electrical technicians and electronics engineering technicians is $72,800 per year, with opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location, and years of experience.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Prerequisites and Requirements

To take this online course, you should have one of the following: High School Diploma, GED or equivalent, entrance test, or previous healthcare experience. To qualify for the certification exam, a High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Please check with your state for any specific requirements they might have before registering.

This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Instructors

This is not an instructor facilitated course; however, support will be provided through email.

Registration and Enrollment

This is a self-paced course that can be completed 100% online. Open enrollment means you can start anytime.

FAQs

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  • Engineering technicians work alongside engineers and technologists to ensure all machinery used to bring a design to life remains functional and working. Electrical technicians work on creating, maintaining, and repairing electrical equipment and components.

  • An electrical technician works on electrical systems within machinery, specialty equipment, and other commonly used devices while working in a manufacturing environment. A residential electrician installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs the wiring in residential buildings.

  • 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
    • Maintenance of 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

  • Engineering technicians work alongside engineers and technologists to ensure all machinery used to bring a design to life remains functional and working. Electrical technicians work on creating, maintaining, and repairing electrical equipment and components.

  • This electrical technician course provides a wealth of information and training but does not currently include hands-on training or simulations. Due to the in-demand nature of this career, many employers are looking for people that have the applicable knowledge base and let them get hands-on electrical technician training on the job.

Ready To Start?

This is a self-paced course that can be completed 100% online. Open enrollment means you can start anytime.