The Electronics Technician certificate program is designed to prepare people with no electronics background for a range of entry-level technical service positions. It prepares student 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.

Student 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

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 student's national and global mobility when looking for work or further education.