Electrical Technician

Electrical Technician

Become an electrical technician

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.

Registration and Enrollment

This course is 100% online. Start anytime!

Course Details


  • Master the basics of electrical theory and systems
  • Learn PLC equipment and communication
  • Understand advances in robot Maintenance and Installation
  • Learn the basics of Six Sigma, 5S, Lean and TPM

MATH

Fractions and decimals, units of measurement and basics of tolerance; algebra, geometry, trigonometry and blueprint reading

INSPECTION

Introduction to GD&T, optical comparators and CMMs; standards for inspecting and calibrating holes, threads and surfaces 

SAFETY

OSHA, personal protective equipment, SDS and hazard communication; hand and power tool safety, safety for lifting devices and powered industrial truck safety

QUALITY AND MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT

Lean manufacturing, 5S and continuous process improvement; Six Sigma, conducting Kaizen events and value stream mapping

 

MACHINING 

Safety for metal cutting; introduction to CAD and CAM for machining

ELECTRICAL/MECHANICAL SYSTEMS AND MOTOR CONTROLS

Electrical units, AC and DC power sources, distribution systems; introduction to circuits, relays, contactors, and motor starters 

PLCS

Basics of Siemens PLC hardware, communication and inputs and outputs; Siemens human machine interfaces, SIMATIC PLCs and hand-held programmers 

AUTOMATION

Automated systems and control; robot troubleshooting, maintenance and installations

FASTENERS

Intro to fastener threads, fastener ergonomics and properties; understanding torque

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Hardware Requirements:

  • This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

  • PC: Windows 8 or later.
  • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
  • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
  • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

  • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

This is a completely self-pace course. Additional support will be provided through email and phone.

$1,995 

Listed Price: $2,260

12% off

This course is 100% online.

Course HoursDurationStart Dates
120 Course Hrs12 MonthsStart anytime. 

Job Outlook


Electrical technicians earn up to $43,000 annually on average, according to Burning Glass.

Burning Glass data also shows that job demand for electrical technicians will grow 2% over the next decade.

Electrical technicians work across several high-demand industries, including scientific and technical services, transportation equipment manufacturing and electronic parts manufacturing.

FAQs


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