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Electronic Technician |
Career Profile
Businesses and other organizations depend on complex electronic equipment for a variety of functions. As society becomes increasingly dependent upon electronics, Technicians are the individuals who install, maintain, and repair this equipment. These technicians may travel to factories and businesses to repair equipment, or have assigned areas where they perform preventative maintenance.
Job Outlook
- Regional Employment 2000: 1,820
- Projected Regional Employment 2010: 2,010
- Absolute Change 2000 - 2010: 190
- Percent Change 2000 - 2010: 10.40%
- Average Hourly Wage 2000: $20.85
- Average Openings per year due to Replacement: 35
- Average Openings per year due to Growth: 19
Salary
Electronics technicians earn an average starting salary of $12-15/hr.
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Electronic Technician |
Disqualifiers/Barriers
- Must submit to a criminal background check
- Felony and misdemeanor offenses are carefully scrutinized
Important Skills
- Eye - hand coordination and good motor skills
- Finger dexterity
- Audio acuity
- Visual acuity
- Good work ethics
- Good problem solving and decision making skills
- Good math skills
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Educational Programs
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Electronics Technology at Austin Community College
License/Certification
Does not apply.
Length of Training/Requirements
ACC's degree plan in Electronics Technology is a two-year course of study (including one summer). Required courses include DC and AC Circuits, Algebra, Solid State Devices, Telephone Systems, Digital Fundamentals, Linear Integrated and Communications Circuits, Microprocessor, Computer Networking Technology, Physics, Computer Systems Maintenance, Fundamentals of Programming, and Advanced Computer Networking Technology.
Location of Classes
Lectures and labs are held at an ACC campus.
Note: The above information was taken from "Hot Jobs" 1997 and from documentation received from the Health Employers and Austin Community College.
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