The Electronics Technician Certificate program prepares you for a range of entry-level technical service positions through practical hands-on lab work, classroom-based lectures, group activities, reading assignments, and practice problems.

You will learn how to:

Troubleshoot, repair, and build analog and digital circuits
Use multimeters, circuit testers, oscilloscopes, logic probes
Use diagnostic equipment to locate circuit, component, and equipment faults.
Learn to adjust, install and repair complex systems while following equipment manuals

CAREER EXPECTATIONS

Electronics training can open the door to a diverse range of careers in the rapidly growing world of high technology.

Electronics Technician graduates may find a career with:

Manufacturers of electronic equipment
Telecommunication centres
Instrumentation service centres
Business equipment service centres
Cable companies
Commercial sound companies

UFV's Electronics Technician Certificate is recognized by the International Electronics Technician Articulation Committee — giving you national and global mobility when looking for work or further education.

Upon successful completion of UFV’s Electronics Technician certificate, you can continue your studies at UFV to earn an Automation and Robotics diploma or a Digital Manufacturing diploma or transfer to other post-secondary institutions offering specialty programs.