Program | Electronics Technician
| Faculty | Mechanical and Engineering Technologies |
Credential | George Brown College Certificate | Duration | 1 Year |
Starting Month | January,September | Co-op opportunities | No |
Program Description:
This program focuses on the skills needed to assemble, install, troubleshoot and repair electronic equipment used by consumers, business and industry. Students learn electronics theory and how to work with circuits and the various components of electronic systems such as capacitors, resistors, semiconductors and amplifiers. The focus is on a broad understanding of the field that students can then apply to specific areas of interest or employment.
This is a Distance Education program in which you complete all courses (modules) by studying at home, with an interactive learning package on a personal computer. Laboratory projects and exercises are also carried out in this way. The learning package consists of 23 courses on a DVD or USB drive with text, video, animation, computer-based testing and a computerized simulation of an electronics laboratory. Students also have telephone or email access to a tutor for personal assistance.
You may enrol at any time during the year (open-enrolment) and complete the modules in the learning package at your own speed. Typical completion time is 32 weeks, but there are no time limits.
Admission Requirement:
Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent**
Grade 12 English (C or U)
Grade 11 Math (M or U) or Grade 12 (C or U)
** Mature Student status (19 years of age or older)
Pentium-based PC or equivalent
DVD drive or USB port and sound card
Minimum 32MB RAM (64MB recommended)
Minimum 100MB available hard disk space
Windows XP/ME/Vista/7/8/8.1/10
Email account
Internet access
16, 32 and 64 bit compatible
Tuition Fees:
Application Fee | $95 |
Base Tuition Fee | $13,520 for 2 semesters $20,280 for 3 Semesters |
Incidental Fees (Student ID, Student association membership, etc.) | $1,500 |
Mandatory Health Insurance | $570.82 for one year coverage( Sep-Aug) $388.28 for 8 months coverage(Jan-Aug) $204.64 for 4 months coverage (May- Aug) |
Public Transportation ( Per year), estimated | $1,500 |
Books and supplies (estimated per year) | $1,000-$1,200 |
Career:
Graduates will be prepared to work as service technicians on electronic products and equipment used by consumers, business and industry. Typical activities include assembling, maintaining, testing, troubleshooting, repairing and upgrading equipment and systems.
Website
http://www.georgebrown.ca/T901-2017-2018/