Electronics Technician Core Certificate
Where: Campbell River
Starts: September
- Learn to troubleshoot, maintain, and build electronic circuits including microprocessors and robotic equipment.
- Qualify for entry into a wide range of second year specialty options offered throughout BC, including NIC’s Industrial Automation Tecnician diploma.
Career possibilities: The Electronics Technician Core program fulfills the first year of a two-year International Standard Electronics Technician program. Graduates will specialize for employment in their second year.
Why Choose North Island College?
- Globally recognized accreditation. The Electronics Technician Core program has received accreditation through the Canadian Technology Accreditation Board (CTAB), which verifies that the program meets the profession’s approved standards and criteria. CTAB accreditation is recognized internationally.
- Be prepared. With a total of 700 hours of practical training, you’ll have the confidence and experience you need to move smoothly into a wide range of second-year specialty options, including the Industrial Automation Technician diploma at NIC. This time may also be counted towards work experience in some apprenticeships.
- Proven success. The high tech facilities and quality instruction offered at NIC lead to proven success for graduates. NIC electronics students have consistently ranked among the best at the Skills Canada national competition.
- A great place to learn. Small class size, state-of-the-art equipment, low cost of living, and a great climate combine to give you the best possible learning environment.
Program Highlights
During the Electronics Technician Core certificate program, students learn the skills required to repair, maintain, and install electronic circuits and equipment. Through a series of hands-on experiments, students learn the correct use of tools, test equipment, troubleshooting procedures, and soldering techniques. Students will accumulate 700 hours of hands-on lab time.
Students are eligible to become student members of the Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of British Columbia (ASTTBC) and, on completion of two years practical work experience, become a CTech or CET member of any of the ten provincial technician and technologies associations. Benefits of membership in a provincial association include employer recognition and access to the Canadian Technical Employment Network (CTEN) for job hunting.
North Island College is also a charter member of the International Electronic Technicians Articulation committee. All of the Electronics Technician Core coursework is transferable to other BC institutions and to a growing number of out-of-province institutions. Upon completion, graduates can also enter directly into NIC’s Industrial Automation Technician diploma program.
Career Opportunities
As a graduate of the Electronics Technician Core certificate, you will be qualified to enter directly into second year of the Industrial Automation Technician diploma at NIC, or to transfer to other BC or Canadian institutions. Second-year specialties lead to a wide range of high-demand career opportunities in the following industries: forest products, pulp and paper, chemical processing, oil/gas/petroleum, mining and metal processing, steam generation and utilities, water and waste water treatment, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, textiles, materials handling, and electronics/semiconductors manufacturing.
Supply List
Students are required to provide the following list of basic supplies and tools:
- Calculator (SHARP EL546W is recommended)
Optional Toolbox
Although the necessary tools for the lab component for the program are supplied, it is recommended that the student put together a tool kit of their own containing the following:
- Needle nose pliers
- Diagonal pliers
- Screwdriver 1/8” slotted
- Screwdriver 3/16” slotted
- Screwdriver phillips #0
- Screwdriver phillips #1
- Nutdriver 3/16”
- Nutdriver 1/4"
- Wire strippers
- Crescent wrench 6” adjustable
- IC insertion tool
- IC extractor
- Wire wrapping tool
- Solder sucker (pump)
- Solder sucker (bulb)
- De-soldering wick
Admission Requirements
- Minimum C+ English 11, or TPC 12, or NIC ENG 052, or equivalent; and
- Minimum C+ in Principles of Math 11, Applications of Math 12, Foundations 11, Pre-Calculus 11, NIC MAT 053, or equivalent; or
- Successfully complete NIC assessment testing in English and Math.
To Be Successful
- A Minimum C+ in Physics 11 or NIC PHY 050, and Mathematics 12 or NIC upgrading MAT 066 and 067 are strongly recommended.
- Students should discuss their plans first with the instructor and/or department chair. Students with a math prerequisite older than 5 years should consider an assessment and/or a refresher course before enrolling. Students with Mathematics 12 may challenge the ELC 090 Mathematics for Electronics course.
- High school students interested in bridging into the Electronics Technician Core program should speak to their high school counsellor.
Program Requirements
- ELC-090 Mathematics for Electronics
- ELC-105 DC Circuit Analysis for Technicians
- ELC-106 AC Circuit Analysis for Technicians
- ELC-108 Soldering & Workshop Practices for Technicians
- ELC-109 Introduction to Microcomputers for Electronics Technicians
- ELC-110 Digital Electronics Techniques for Technicians
- ELC-120 Transistors for Technicians
- ELC-130 Linear Circuits for Technicians
- ELC-140 Basic Microcontrollers for Technicians
- ENG-159 Professional Writing
- OFA-001* WHMIS General
*Students not having current, valid WHMIS certification are required to take this course to meet program requirements. A separate fee will be charged for WHMIS.
Completion Requirements
To pass the program you are required to attain a minimum of 70% in each course.