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Electrical work has some of the best opportunities for career stability, especially for electrical technicians. If you want to start a career as an electrical technician, this 100% online course will teach you the fundamentals of working with and repairing electrical equipment.
There are no prerequisites to take this course.
Fractions and decimals, units of measurement and basics of tolerance; algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and blueprint reading
Introduction to GD&T, optical ccomparators, and CMMs; standards for inspectionng and calibrating holes, threads, and surfaces
OSHA, personal protective equipment, SDS and hazard communication; hand and power tool safety, safety for lifting devices, and powered industrial truck safety
Lean manufacturing, 5S and continuous process improvement; Six Sigma, conducting Kaizen events and value stream mapping
Safety for metal cutting; introduction to CAD and CAM for machining
Electrical units, AC and DC power sources, distribution systems; introduction to circuits, relays, contractors, and motor starters
Winning customer service, customer expectations, and moving forward with the four P's
Automated systems and control; robot troubleshooting, maintenance, and installations
This is a completely self-paced course. Additional ssupport will be provided through email and phone.
This course is 100% online. Start anytime.
24/7 ce@broward.edu
While electricians and electrical technicians both deal with electrical systems, the nature of their work is different. Electricians install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair the wiring in buildings, whether that be residential homes, offices, or commercial properties. On the other hand, electrical technicians work on electrical systems within machinery, specialty equipment, and other commonly used devices.
Electrical technicians help maintain and repair electronic components in any equipment or device that uses electricity. Their work can vary from helping with product design to working on-site to keep machinery and power systems running correctly.
Yes. As with any technology, electrical work evolves and electrical technicians need to understand emerging automation, such as programmable logic controllers (PLC) AND network communication, robot-controlled equipment, and the Internet of Things (IoT).
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