Description
Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa)
The Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa) is designed for encompassing the basic electronics theory and applications used in all electronics disciplines including electrical theory, test equipment, circuits, telecommunications basics, and work procedures. By doing so, the Associate is the foundation for ETA’s journeyman, senior, and master specialty, and master certification programs. The CETa is designed for technicians having less than two years’ experience or training in electronics. The CETa also has an optional hands-on component that can be used as a part of the training process and will be noted upon completion and passing of the CETa examination. Once a technician has completed the four year term, they should specialize and take a Journeyman option.
Basic Systems Technician (BST)
The Basic Systems Technician (BST) stand-alone certification is for individuals trained in the basic foundational levels of electronics used in troubleshooting systems and their functions without the need for component circuit analysis. The intent is to introduce a foundation of skills (in a wide variety of electronic industries) needed by technical personnel to advance their competency and efficiency with their work endeavor. If not specifically stated, the most recent technical standard revision is referenced. The BST is a foundational electronics systems certification and the next concentration up in knowledge is the Associate CET.
Electronics Modules (EM1-5)
The Electronics Modules program is based on ETA’s Associate level certification, and is divided into five modules. The purpose of this is to align with a growing portion of the electronics education industry that is charged with providing electronics training that does not include the total content of traditional basic electronics courses.
In some instances, technical institutions are asked to provide training in only certain areas of electronics. This is so companies that need only narrower skills and knowledge (than one expects of a complete Associate CET) can employ workers who have required knowledge and skills for only the technology and processes used at that company.
To provide a path for the technician leading to the Associate CET (CETa) credential, the five BASIC modules of the Associate CET can be acquired individually through the Electronics Modules (EM1-5) program. Once a technician attains all five module certifications, ETA will issue an official Associate CET certification (all five EM modules must be current). Hands-on skills exam components are available. The technician may also choose to gain only those modules needed in order to be employable. The Electronics Modules are also a great retention tool.
Available Electronics Module:
- DC (EM1)
- AC (EM2)
- Analog (EM3)
- Digital (EM4)
- Comprehensive (EM5)
Student Electronics Technician (SET)
The Student Electronics Technician is for high school and post-secondary programs that offer training in basic electronic applications, and is ETA’s most basic electronics certification. The SET can be used for program assessment as well. The SET also has an optional hands-on component that can be used as a part of the training process and will be noted upon completion and passing of the SET examination.
